Online Safety
Links for Teachers
This page is for teachers and co-ordinators in Northern Ireland. It provides links to policies, resources and external agencies to help you to ensure the online safety of your pupils.
The CCEA Digital for Life and Work framework provides support with planning and resources about online safety and other key areas that equip young people with the tools they need to stay safe in the digital world.
Here are links to key organisations and resources to support with policy development, teaching and learning.
Growing Up Online: Children’s Online Activities, Harm and Safety in Northern Ireland is a research report from Stranmillis University College examining what children enjoy doing online and the dangers they face.
Safeguarding Board for Northern Ireland Online Safety Hub offers resources and advice on keeping children safe online in Northern Ireland.
Safer Schools App provides interactive resources and information on online safety for school communities.
Education Authority Online Safety offers online safety resources and guidance for parents and educators in Northern Ireland.
UNESCO has guidelines for the governance of digital platforms.
NSPCC provides advice and resources on keeping children safe online, including guidance on social media and apps.
Childnet offers resources and advice to help make the internet a safe and positive place for children.
CEOP Online Safety is part of the UK’s National Crime Agency, providing support and mechanisms for reporting online sexual abuse and safety concerns.
Webwise is an Irish Internet Safety Awareness Centre providing information, tools and advice about online safety.
Safe Search Ireland provides resources and advice for safe internet use, aimed at parents and educators in Ireland.
Tusla is the Child and Family Agency in Ireland, providing resources and advice on child safety, including online safety.