As trainee teachers we have a big responsibility in making sure that the children we teach use the internet to its fullest and to enable them to get the most out of the huge amount of resources available online. However, we also have an even greater responsibility to make sure that children do so safely and responsibly.

That doesn’t mean simply watching over them all the time and ensuring the school has policies to filter inappropriate content. It is vital that we teach children how to navigate safely themselves and how to respond if they do come across something that is not appropriate or that makes them feel scared, unsafe etc.

Finally, we must ensure that parents have access to help, support and information from teachers on how to help their children navigate the internet safely.