The online world evolves at a relentless pace, and
schools are always looking for ways to stay up to date with the latest online
safety trends and developments.
Phil Watkins, Deputy Headteacher at The Aldgate
School, joined us to discuss how he and his colleagues have benefited from National Online Safety’s award-winning training
and resources.
#WakeUpWednesday
guides
Only around half of UK parents and carers regularly talk to their child
about possible risks on the internet, according to a new survey by National
Online Safety.
At The Aldgate School,
increasing parent and carer engagement is of the utmost importance.
This is where our bite-sized resources have come into their own for The
Aldgate School: specifically in the case of our weekly #WakeUpWednesday guides.
Phil nodded: “We used the
#WakeUpWednesday guides a lot throughout the pandemic, to keep in touch with
parents and careers.”
“We share those with staff each
week too, when they’re released,” he added. “We print A3 copies of the posters
and display them in our foyer as well. We’ve built up a big portfolio for the
school to use.
“Sharing them on social media
is extremely useful too - giving the whole school community instant access to
that resource,” Phil elaborated. “The most important thing is to educate the
children and inform them of the latest online risks and dangers.”
Staff have also benefited
immensely from our library
of resources, such as courses and webinars, which have been curated by experts from the
world of online safety.
Phil agreed: "It helps us
to stay updated with the latest DfE guidance, which is fantastic. It's bespoke
CPD, designed by people who are in the know.”
A range of
webinars, courses, and resources
At times, trying to keep on top of the latest online and tech trends
can feel overwhelming.
Therefore, the breadth of
training and resources – and the ease with which these can be rolled out to
staff, parents, carers and pupils – has been a huge advantage for The Aldgate School.
"The biggest benefit is
the broad range of content on the platform,” Phil commented. “I really think
that there’s something for everyone.”
The accessibility of our platform appealed to The Aldgate School, providing
staff with the ability to access our award-winning training and resources at a
time which suits their needs.
Phil continued: “The watchlists
are great: they're pivotal for me. I can create a library of useful webinars
and courses which I can access at a convenient time. It's great that you can
dip in and out of the CPD.”
