A half-day Children in Wales course

Children are increasingly becoming regular users of internet connected devices from a very young age. A study ‘Children and parents: Media use and attitudes in the nations’, published by Ofcom in 2012 reported that in each of the four nations over 80% of children aged 5-15 use the internet at home. Parents of children aged 5 -15 in Wales are more likely than the UK average to have concerns about content on the internet (25% vs. 17%) and smartphone ownership among 5 -15s has increased in all four nations since 2011.  Adults who care for and support young children, and their parents often express a lack of confidence in using and managing access to the technology that the children take for granted.

This course is aimed at anyone working with children under 8 years old and who wants to ensure that any access to new technology (computers, tablets, games consoles, smart phones etc) is both safe and appropriate. It is particularly suitable for adults who are not IT specialists.

Aims

For adults who work directly with younger children or with their parents to better understand the implications of internet use in this age group.  To explore concerns, and to develop some practical methods to support safe use of a range of devises that are increasing becoming an integral part of the daily lives of young children.

Learning outcomes

Participants will:

– Understand the ways in which children are able to access the internet
– Consider both the risks and benefits of younger children using internet connected devices
– Understand the benefits and shortcomings of using parental controls on a variety of devices
– Devised a set of ground rules for safe use of the internet and computers
– Be able to support children to better protect themselves online
– Identify warning signs to be aware of and how to report concerns 

Find out more and book your place via the Children in Wales website.