Children and young people today are growing up in a digital world. They need support now, more than ever before, to develop the skills they need to navigate safely though the digital landscape, both at home and in school.

They need to be able to balance technology’s benefits with a critical awareness of their own and others’ online behaviour, and develop effective strategies for staying safe and making a positive contribution online.

Teachers and parents/carers also need to develop effective strategies for managing online risk, helping children and young people to stay safe, while maximising the benefits that technology has to offer. Online safety is a whole-school issue that is addressed in school internet policies and in other policies such as the anti-bullying policy (cyberbullying).

Sion Mills now have a Digital Leaders pupil group. These pupils have keen interest in the use of ICT to enhance their learning and will be empowering others to protect themselves while using it.