How to protect your school from Cyberbullies

Cyberbullying and child protection, what school leaders need to know

TES brings you a half day seminar designed to arm you with information on exactly what your legal responsibilities are and valuable information on safeguarding from a staff and pupil perspective.

Schools are under a clear legal duty to prevent all forms of bullying, including cyberbullying. By understanding and staying ahead of current social networking trends, schools can ensure that they operate impressive and robust safeguarding measures.

Who should attend?

• Headteachers
• Deputy headteachers 
• Governors
• Child protection officers 
• Heads of pastoral care

• A practical legal update on the information you need to protect your pupils
• How to excel in your next Ofsted inspection
• An overview of what is happening in social networking n
• A set of tools which will allow you to monitor and track the internet landscape
• Real life case studies and issues from the Professionals Online Safety Helpline

This session will also help you to understand how you can track the dissemination of information through ICT so that you can effectively manage the profile and reputation of your school.

Speakers

Professor Tanya Byron is an independent  national and international government advisor  on children, young people and the digital  media.
Yvonne Spencer is an education law specialist  with over 12 years experience advising the  education sector.
Adam Vincenzini heads up the digital practice at Paratus and is a true social media expert.
Laura Pearce works at the Professionals Online Safety Helpline and has been involved in e-safety for both Primary and Secondary settings. She sits on the South West Grid for Learning e-safety Group and works freelance as an e-safety consultant.

	Secure your place today When: Choose to attend Friday 20 or Saturday 21 April 2012. 10am – 3pm Where: Manchester Central Cost: Early bird rate: £99+vat (available until 31 March) Standard rate: £125+vat. Price includes lunch and refreshments