Pupils aged 7-11 at Griffithstown Primary School in Pontypool are
being taught how to recognise signs of an online scam, like
offers that are ‘too good to be true' or requests for personal
information.
This year's UK Safer Internet Day campaign addresses the scams
children and young people are the most vulnerable to which can
include phishing emails,
gaming scams, and
online financial
sextortion.
To mark Safer Internet Day today, Tuesday 11 February, the
Cabinet Secretary for Education, , joined pupils and staff at
Griffithstown Primary School for a lesson on online safety. The
pupils from years 5 and 6 were learning how to identify the most
common online scams, using online safety resources on Hwb.
said:
“Safer Internet Day is a great opportunity to talk to young
people about the importance of online safety and I'm so pleased
to see schools across Wales taking part.
“By listening to young people's experiences and concerns, we can
better understand the challenges they face and what support they
need to navigate the online world safely and responsibly.”
Mr Blackburn, Headteacher at Griffithstown Primary School
added:
“Our learners are increasingly aware of the dangers online, and
initiatives like Safer Internet Day help reinforce the importance
of staying vigilant and informed.
“We are proud to be part of this global conversation.”
The UK Safer Internet Centre, which coordinates Safer Internet
Day across the UK, has produced education packs for schools.
These bilingual resources, focusing on the SID theme of online
scams, are now available on Hwb.
They include tips that can be shared with families.
