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Distance learning safety advice and considerations 

With learning and education going online, here is a reminder of some key considerations – now more important than ever – that schools should factor into their plans to ensure a safe learning experience for students and teachers.

Safety Considerations for Live Lessons

Live lessons can be a useful way to allow for interactivity and maintaining connections with students when schools are teaching remotely. However, it can also present safety challenges while working in an online environment and there are key considerations to take into account to help to keep staff and students safe.

Managing your online wellbeing: Safer Internet Day Remote Activities

As we spend more time on the internet, here are useful remote activities you could do to promote online wellbeing for Safer Internet Day.

Distance Learning Resources

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Worried 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.

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The National Parents Council Primary enables and empowers parents to be effective partners in their children’s education.

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