Trainees need to know the key features of Every Child Matters, and how schools use it to promote the safety and well-being of children and young people. They should be aware of the arrangements that local authorities and schools are required to make under section 175 of the Education Act 2002 in order to safeguard and promote the welfare of children and young people, and that these bodies must have regard to any guidance issues by the Secretary of State in considering what arrangements they need to make.
Although there are many benefits to children using the internet, there are associated risks. All adults working with children have an important role to play in ensuring children and young people are safeguarded when online. Trainee teachers should be aware of issues of e-safety to ensure that children and young people are safeguarded. Examples of potential risks include, but are not limited to: grooming, cyberbullying, viewing inappropriate content and misuse of personal information.
