While millions of children and young people use the internet daily for camaraderie, the latest popular culture and learning, it's crucial to help them understand dangers and to encourage them to follow essential safety guidelines to protect themselves.
Information and Guidance
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Keeping children safe online (NSPCC)
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Guide to live streaming (CEOP)
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Guide to live streaming for parents and carers (CEOP)
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Practical online safety/toolkit (NSPCC)
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Jessie and Friends: online safety education for 4 to 7 year olds
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UK Safer Internet Centre Education Packs (Safer Internet)
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Sexting in schools and colleges (UKCCIS)
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Online safety resources (Safe4Me)
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Exploring cybercrime - lesson plans (PSHE)
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Kayleigh's story (Safe4Me)
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Sexting online and mobile safety (Childline)
Bedfordshire Schools liaison team
The Bedfordshire Schools liaison team offers age-appropriate digital safeguarding education (including cyberbullying) from early years to sixth form, with optional parent awareness sessions. Contact the team via schoolsliaison@bedfordshire.pnn.police.uk.