Preparing for Safe Internet Use

Although a new experience for many, the Internet is no more than another medium with associated risks, and general risk avoidance strategies are applicable. It remains true that good advice online has its roots in good advice offline.

Every aspect of life brings its own risk and schools cope by: -

* identifying the risks

* understanding the context

* assessing the level of risk

* introducing strategies to maximize the gain, whilst limiting the risk

* integrating new concepts into the curriculum

* sharing best practice