S TAY I N G S A F E O N L I N E
FREE EVENT TO KEEP KIDS SAFE ONLINE
A
series of free events for parents and carers to
sessions and the opportunity to ask any questions you
learn how to keep their children safe online
may have about your child’s internet safety.
starts next month to raise awareness for Safer
Internet Day (Tuesday 11 February).
Duncan Crow, Cabinet Member for Fire and Rescue and Communities, said: “Safer Internet Day is a great
West Sussex County Council’s Community Safety and
reminder that we all need to be more aware of our
Wellbeing Staying Safe Online team are delivering the
safety online, but it can be hard for parents and carers
‘digital online safety sessions’ for parents and carers in
to keep track of what their children are doing on the
schools across the county throughout February and
internet.
March.
“These events are a great way for anyone who has
The sessions will offer invaluable tips and advice on
children to learn more about how they can encourage
how to keep children safe online, including: What
positive use of the internet and, ultimately, how their
children are doing online; Identifying some of the risks
children can navigate any online risks.”
children may face online; Looking at how you can
The nearest session is 6-7.30pm at Queen Elizabeth II
support your children to protect themselves; Showing
Silver Jubilee School, Comptons Lane, Horsham RH13
you the help, support and resources available and How
5NW on Thursday 12 March 2020. To register for a ticket
to report any concerns.
visit www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/secondary-parentcarer-
There will be useful resources to take away from the
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HORSHAM PAGES North To advertise call 01403 588618 or visit www.horshampublications.com
