How to Develop an Acceptable Use Policy
Creating an Acceptable Use Policy (AUP) is vital for your school. It sets out key points in
Continue ReadingCreating an Acceptable Use Policy (AUP) is vital for your school. It sets out key points in
Continue ReadingEnsure your students online experience is a positive one with these tips to managing your reputation online. Check
Continue ReadingTo mark the launch of Safer Internet Day 2016, Webwise, the internet safety initiative of the Professional
Continue ReadingThe taking, publishing and sharing of images is one area where technological changes have resulted in a
Continue ReadingIntroduction Will you be using the internet in your classroom this year? There are a number of things
Continue ReadingPrivacy settings on social networking services Social media can be both a personal and public space; this brings
Continue ReadingSocial media is now a key part of how young people communicate and interact with the world.
Continue ReadingIn this article we look at some of the main considerations for setting/collecting homework online and offer
Continue ReadingFounded over 10 years ago, Facebook now boasts over 1 billion users and at this stage, we
Continue ReadingGeneral Barnardos Barnardos works with vulnerable children and their families in Ireland and campaigns for the rights of all children. Get
Continue ReadingTaking a screenshot is an important skill for young people and parents to have. This article will
Continue ReadingIs your school considering introducing tablets? Or maybe you have recently started using them? If so, you
Continue ReadingWebwise: Information and Advice for Schools is a resource that seeks to enable schools to be proactive
Continue ReadingHere's all you need to know about some of the issues on school websites, and how to
Continue ReadingThis article provides a full break down on social networking on school computers, including sections on the
Continue ReadingWorried about something you have seen online or concerned about your child? Childline and the National Parents Council Primary offer free advice and support service.
Childline is a support service for young people up to the age of 18.There is a 24hr telephone, online and mobile phone texting service.
The National Parents Council Primary enables and empowers parents to be effective partners in their children’s education.
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