| TRAINING PROGRAMME / RHAGLEN HYFFORDDI |
| E-Safety With the Under 8's |
E-Safety With the Under 8's
2 October 2014, Cardiff - Online Booking Form
A half day course
Children are increasingly becoming regular users of internet connected devices from a very young age. A study 'Children and parents: Media use and attitudes in the nations', published by Ofcom in 2012 reported that in each of the four nations over 80% of children aged 5-15 use the internet at home. Parents of children aged 5 -15 in Wales are more likely than the UK average to have concerns about content on the internet (25% vs. 17%) and smartphone ownership among 5 -15s has increased in all four nations since 2011. Adults who care for and support young children, and their parents often express a lack of confidence in using and managing access to the technology that the children take for granted.
This course is aimed at anyone working with children under 8 years old and who wants to ensure that any access to new technology (computers, tablets, games consoles, smart phones etc) is both safe and appropriate. It is particularly suitable for adults who are not IT specialists.
Aims
For adults who work directly with younger children or with their parents to better understand the implications of internet use in this age group. To explore concerns, and to develop some practical methods to support safe use of a range of devises that are increasing becoming an integral part of the daily lives of young children.
Learning outcomes
Participants will:
- Understand the ways in which children are able to access the internet
- Consider both the risks and benefits of younger children using internet connected devices
- Understand the benefits and shortcomings of using parental controls on a variety of devices
- Devised a set of ground rules for safe use of the internet and computers
- Be able to support children to better protect themselves online
- Identify warning signs to be aware of and how to report concerns
About the Trainer
Jon Trew is an experienced child protection trainer having delivered training to groups as diverse as housing maintenance staff, dentists and childcare workers. Jon has wide experience of working with children of all ages and backgrounds, having managed a children's center, a nursery, an afterschool club and holiday play-care schemes. As early as the 1990's Jon was an enthusiast for using computers to work with children as young as four and five and has continued to promote safe ways for young children to access the internet and other electronic media. Jon has experience of working face to face with children as well as a deep understanding of the technical challenges it presents. Jon said "A study in October 2011 found on average, the children who use computers started doing so at age 3 ½, while half of children under 8 in the US had access to a mobile device like a smartphone, an iPad or other tablet. The internet offers huge opportunities for our children to explore, learn and enjoy, however the benefits of this revolution are matched by threats and difficulties. Waiting until children reach their early teens before we consider internet safety is just too late. Parents, teachers and all child care professionals must rise to this challenge and ensure they are able to guide, monitor and protect our children through this new age".
Costs:
Members £60
Non Members £80
This course is also offered as in-house training, please contact hannah.sharp@childreninwales.
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