Netsafe Webinar – Understanding cyberbullying and online safety for tweens and teens

Netsafe are hosting a free webinar for parents & whānau for children/rangatahi aged 12-16. It will take place during Child Safeguarding week. This is an excellent opportunity to learn practical strategies for supporting them to have safer & more positive online experiences.

Cyberbullying is a focus in our school digital citizenship programme, with students/ākonga completing whānau class activities and our Digiwise group rolling out a campaign to raise awareness for our students/ākonga & whānau. This webinar provides a timely opportunity for parents/whānau to become educated about this issue.

Webinar Date and Time: 9 September @ 6.30pm

Register here: Webinar Registration – Zoom

Netsafe has indicated the session will cover these things (sourced from their website)

• ‘What cyberbullying and online harm can look like for young people

• How to use platform settings/tools to help protect your child

• Options for what to do if something goes wrong online

• Where to find help, advice, and support

There will also be time to ask questions in a relaxed, supportive environment’.