Dean Russell visited Knutsford Primary to discuss online safety. The event was hosted by Google to highlight their Be Internet Legends programme. Google research showed that 96 % of teachers believe that children should learn about online safety at home and in school. To help teachers and parents educate their pupils about staying safe online, Google launched Be Internet Legends, an educational programme aimed at 7 - 11-year-olds to help them be safe, confident explorers of the online world – through online platforms, teaching resources, face-to-face workshops and assemblies, and free training resources to over 19,000 UK teachers. Be Internet Legends is in partnership with family internet safety experts Parent Zone, and it is accredited by the PSHE Association. The programme has reached over a million children across the UK.
Children were shown Interland – a fun-filled adventure game to make learning about online safety fun and informative. Children learn about avoiding hackers, phishers and bullies practising the skills learnt with the programme.
“We were delighted to visit Knutsford Primary Academy to help teach children about how to Be Internet Legends. By getting acquainted with what we believe are the five core areas of online safety, we want to prepare children to have a safe and positive experience online” said Rosie Luff, Public Policy Manager at Google UK.
Dean Russell added “It is essential that children learn how to stay safe online. It is important that they have the tools to protect themselves, and to also look out for their friends online."