What is digital safeguarding?
A good definition of safeguarding is taking proactive steps to prevent harm and abuse from occurring. At the same time, good safeguarding practice means you’ll know what to do if harm or abuse ever takes place: who to contact, what to tell them, and how to help the person who’s experienced abuse. Digital safeguarding simply means taking steps to stay safe online.
When it comes to safeguarding, prevention is always better than a cure. It’s always better to try to prevent abuse from happening in the first place than it is to respond to an incident of abuse. Digital safeguarding is no different. We should know how to use the internet safely and sensibly, and we should all be aware of the risks we and our children face online.
We hope the below guides and information will offer some advice and support in keeping children safe online:
Online Sexual Abuse – How can I help my child
Kidscape have some good resources for parents and children on their website and also offer awareness training courses – I am a Parent or Carer | Help With Bullying | Kidscape
