Principles of Internet Safety

This course aims to increase the awareness of E-safety and improve the knowledge of the dangers online when using the internet. It is designed to highlight particular areas of concern for internet users; such as sharing personal information online and the possibility of being groomed online. Learners will cover topics such as the features associated with the internet; the different ways adults; children and young people use the internet; the risks of using the internet; the use of propaganda and how to interpret it. Learners will also look at how they can identify signs and symptoms of internet abuse; how they can report any abuse they come across and how to support people who have been a victim of online abuse.