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    Online safety for parents
    for Protecting Children Online

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    Protecting Children Online

    DateFriday, 13 October, 9:45am

    LocationOnline live streamed - Google Classroom

    PriceFree event

    About this event

    Course Code: 23508

    What is this workshop about?

    This workshop will introduce you to how to protect yourself and your children from potential threats online. Using the internet can be exciting for children and young people, but do you know how to protect a child/young person from inappropriate content and contact? Find out how to help a child stay safe by attending this workshop. Discover why a healthy relationship with technology is so important, and how you and your child can become more aware of online usage. Discover different tools you can use to help you monitor, develop and maintain healthy tech habits. 

    Who is this workshop for?

    This workshop is for adults with an interest in protecting children online who want to learn how to improve their general online safety.

    Entry Requirements to do this workshop:

    A basic level of conversational and written English is needed to complete this course.

    How you will be assessed?

    Question and answer, discussion and learner reflection

    After this workshop you might like to… continue your journey by attending other digital workshops to further improve your knowledge and skills in these areas.

    What learners need to bring/supply Learners must have access to PC or tablet for online courses.

    What happens after I book this workshop?

    There are two steps to complete before studying with us and booking on here is the first step. Your next step will be to enrol on your chosen course following the instructions attached to your order confirmation email.

    NOTE: This course is for Hertfordshire Residents Only - This course is fully funded by The Education & Skills Funding Agency for adults who meet a set *criteria - please refer to the 'Further Information' tab.

     

    Venue

    Online live streamed - Google Classroom

    Venue Information

    This course/workshop is run as real-time online using Google Classroom. This means that instead of having to go to a classroom, the classroom comes to you! You are taught by a teacher and you will have classmates that you share ideas with. To take part you will need a tablet or laptop/computer with a webcam and microphone to enable you to interact. A few days before the start, your teacher will email you with instructions on how to join the class.

    Further information

    This course is fully funded by The Education & Skills Funding Agency for adults who meet the following criteria:

    • A Hertfordshire Resident
    • Aged 19 years or older on 1st September 2023
    • UK National and lived in the UK for the last 3 years or EEA National with settled/pre-settled status and lived in the UK/EEA for the last 3 years

    There are some exceptions to this, for example the Homes for Ukraine scheme. If you do not meet the above criteria, please contact us on 01992 556194 or email step2skills@Hertfordshire.gov.uk

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