Today the 9th of February is Safer Internet Day which helps to promote a safer internet for all users especially young people. It is promoted in Ireland by the PDST Technology in Education and Webwise. The theme this year is “Together for a better Internet”, Webwise.ie is an excellent website with useful tips and advice for parents for all types of online issues. To promote Safer Internet 2021 The National Parents Council Primary would like to offer parents of Primary School Children an opportunity to take part in one of their virtual training programmes on Internet Safety for Parents.

This session aims to give you information and skills to be able to engage in your children’s online lives. It covers the benefits and risks of the internet and provides hints and tips for parents; helping children be effective, responsible and safer Internet users.

If you would be interested in attending (virtually) one of these sessions please register your details here.https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/InternetSafetyOnline2021

Please note these sessions will be interactive allowing parents to participate and hence places are limited and will be allocated on a first come first served basis.