Good afternoon,

Please see information below and attached poster re Cyber Resilience & Safer Internet training for practitioners and parents.

In response to a number of queries regarding sharing information and involving parents in the cyber resilience & internet safety work of our schools the DG STEM team, in partnership with Education Scotland have organised four session for school staff, and representatives from parent councils.

This training sessions will be presented by George Milliken, Development Officer – Digital Skill, Education Scotland and will offer practical advice to practitioners & representatives from parent councils as they work together to promote cyber resilience & safer internet use by children and young people to their wider parent forums & school communities.

The interactive session will inform attendees of the current guidance and best practice for staying safe online, avoiding potential hazards and recovering from setbacks. Attendees will gain content knowledge and familiarise yourself with suitable resources to support young people with CRIS.

We would hope those present at the twilight session will then take the learning back to their own establishments and Parent Councils, and with support from the DG STEM Team provide opportunities to share these important messages wider across their school community.

Twilight session are planned for:

16/3/20 – Hecklegirth Primary, Annan 4-5.30pm

17/3/20 – Glenluce Primary 4-5.30pm

18/3/20 – Dalbeattie Learning Campus 4-5.30pm

19/3/20 – The Bridge, Dumfries 4-5.30pm

Sessions can be booked via DG CPD (for school staff) and via https://bit.ly/2DHrLaO for parents.

Information will also be sent directly to Parent Councils but an information poster can be found attached to share with your own Parent Council representatives.