The Partnership – made up of representatives from local authorities, police and third sector organisations – aims to promote safe use of the internet and digital devices amongst both children and adults within the Forth Valley area.
From the 10th December 2016 until the school holidays begin, members of the public will be able to follow daily e-safety tips on screens in various locations in the Forth Valley area, as well as public websites and social media.
Stirling’s schools and nurseries are supporting this campaign and the significance of e-safety is already integrated into the Health and Wellbeing curriculum. Schools and nurseries engage in a range of activities and make use of external agencies to support this learning, including Police Scotland.
School-based officers who cover the seven high schools in the Stirling area provide inputs within classes on online safety using the ‘CEOP’ and ‘Think You Know’ resources. These sessions highlight the dangers of being online and how to use settings to prevent these dangers. Some schools have also trained up P7 ‘Digital Leaders’ to support younger children and teachers.
Stirling Council’s Public Safety Convenor Martin Earl said: “The subject of e-safety is important all year round, but particularly during the festive period when more people are buying goods online. As a member of the Central E-safety Partnership, Stirling Council aim to ensure that all residents in the area have access to e-safety tips and advice, so that everyone can enjoy the festive season without worry.”
12 Days of E-Christmas
The Central E-Safety Partnership is running a campaign in the lead up to Christmas, providing tips and advice on staying safe online.