CEOP has released a new resource created to help develop understanding around healthy relationships and unhealthy behaviours for children aged 12-14 to help protect them from harmful sexual behaviour both off and online.Respecting me, you, us – RSE lessons (thinkuknow.co.uk)
Please find below an update of information from Child Protection Committees Scotland.
Technology Assisted Sexual Harm Webinar
NOTA Scotland and the Forensic Network will host this free webinar on 29/04/22, 13:00 – 15:00. Stuart Allardyce, Stop It Now! Scotland, Scott Hunter, Education Scotland and DC Stewart Fleming, Police Scotland will deliver presentations on Tackling Technology Assisted Harmful Sexual Behaviour in Schools and the ‘You, Me, Together’ Educational Resource. Sexual Harm: Young People in Focus April 2022 (eventsforce.net)
Scottish Government Online Safety Campaign
The Scottish Government national Child Online Safety campaign aims to increase awareness of the importance of online safety to parents and carers of children aged 8-11 year olds. There is a Toolkit for partners and a supporting hub with practical ideas and advice for parents. Child Online Safety – Partner Resources | Parent Club
Online safety and relationships
CEOP has created a new website for children aged 11-18 that has information on online safety and relationships. 11-18s | CEOP Education (thinkuknow.co.uk)
Children’s media use
Ofcom has released a report exploring how media was understood and used by children and young people aged 3-17 in the UK in 2021. Findings include: in the past 12 months, 36% of children aged 8-17 said they had seen something ‘worrying or nasty’ online. Children and parents: media use and attitudes report 2022 – Ofcom
