The new free, ready-to-use Parent Online Safety Presentation from leading edtech charity LGfL–The National Grid for Learning, is designed for schools, community groups, and youth centres, to help build staff confidence in engaging parents and empowering them to start essential conversations with their children about staying safe online.
Bringing together the latest research, facts, figures and key findings from online safety organisations including Ofcom, Revealing Reality and the Internet Watch Foundation, staff can help parents and carers keep up with the latest trends, apps and games, manage controls and settings, and talk to their children about risk.
With top tips, discussion starters and resources, the site provides a ‘pick and mix’ menu for staff to use and adapt, to fit their brief for information sessions. Practitioner guidance recommends a ‘drip-feed approach’ with short presentations incorporated within school events such as coffee mornings or parents’ evenings. Co-presenting with students as the ‘experts’ on what’s new and trending is also recommended.
Slides can be added or removed so presenters can choose the most appropriate selection for the audience. Presenter notes are included with each slide to support discussions, with additional question prompts to promote interaction with the audience.
Topics include:
- Talking to your child
- Device use and ownership
- Supervision and parental controls
- Screentime
- Social media and gaming
- Age requirements
- Critical thinking
Additional slides highlight relevant risk factors and tips, along with resources and support sites. Comprehensive and easy to use, the Parent Online Safety Presentation equips schools, youth centres, and community groups with the tools to offer reassurance and guidance to parents, empowering them to initiate vital safeguarding conversations and help keep their children safe online.
For more information, please visit: https://parentonlinesafety.lgfl.net/.
