The front of tile one says. Be proactive – promote online safety. The back of tile one says. Include it in safeguarding training and information. Educate everyone, including sharing information about digital risks, and about how to raise safeguarding concerns. The front of tile two says. Protect personal information. The back of tile two says. Develop, promote, implement, and monitor clear guidelines about safely storing and using personal information (in line with your country’s laws). This reduces opportunities for potential abusers to access and misuse information. The front of tile three says. Develop digital practice guidance. The back of tile three says. Provide clear guidance for all stakeholders (in appropriate language and formats) on the safe use of digital technologies, particularly when used to communicate with children and vulnerable adults. This will promote positive practice and help people know what is expected of them. The front of tile four says. Require compliance with standards of behaviour – act on any breaches and encourage reporting. The back of tile four says. Make the standards for digital and online usage mandatory for all stakeholders. Encourage reporting of all suspected breaches and investigate and respond to concerns. The front of tile five says. Embed awareness in linked organisational activities. The back of tile five says. Ensure that an understanding of digital risks is embedded across the organisation so that digitally related issues that come to light are recognised and shared with safeguarding staff.
Activity: Key actions and arrangements to reduce online risks
