• 11 February 2020

‘Every child’s life is unique, meaningful and precious and every child has a right to dignity and safety. Yet today, global society is failing its children. Millions of children are being abused and exploited in tragic and unspeakable ways, and on an unprecedented scale all over the world.’

Safer Internet Day

‘Technology’s exponential advancement and integration into our everyday lives are not only changing what we do and how we do it, but who we are. Much of the impact of these changes has been very positive. However, we face the dark side of this new-found world, a world which is enabling a host of social ills that are harming the most vulnerable members of society.’ (Pope Francis)

Tuesday 11th February is Safer Internet day. It provides us with the opportunity to review and reinforce good practice in our electronic engagement with children. The National Board has produced a GAP paper on this issue which you can read by following this link:

https://www.safeguarding.ie/images/Pdfs/GAP_Papers
/GAP%20Paper%201%20Child%20Safeguarding%20and%20Digital%20Media.pdf

Alongside GAP paper 1, click on the image below to download a list of resources to assist you in ensuring that electronic communication is safe for children.



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