Digital Safeguarding Workshop for Staff, Students & Parents

2025-05-19 19:37

Workshop Overview

This interactive workshop builds upon our recent guides "Modernising Online Safety Policies" and "Assessing Digital Safety Tools and Controls" to provide practical, hands-on training for creating a safer digital environment.

Target Audiences

Staff Session: 3-hour comprehensive training
Student Session: 90-minute age-appropriate modules
Parent Session: 2-hour evening workshop with take-home resources

Workshop Structure

1. Introduction: The 2025 Digital Landscape (All Audiences)

Opening Activity: Digital Footprint Exploration

Participants examine their own digital presence using a secure assessment tool, revealing:

Information visible to strangers
AI-generated insights from their public data
Potential vulnerabilities in their online presence

Key Discussion Points:

How the digital landscape has evolved since 2023
The integration of AI in everyday platforms
Modern threats requiring modern safeguards
The shift from reactive to proactive protection

2. Policy Understanding & Implementation

For Staff:

Interactive Session: Policy Translation Exercise

Staff work in small groups to translate abstract policy concepts into practical daily actions:

Creating scenario cards for common situations
Developing decision trees for incident response
Mapping reporting pathways for different concerns

Deep Dive Discussion: Moving Beyond Ambiguous "Online Checks"

Practical demonstration of systematic verification methods
Hands-on practice with digital passport systems
Documentation requirements and best practices
Case studies of verification failures and consequences

For Students:

Age-Appropriate Activities:

Primary: "Digital Detective" game identifying safe vs unsafe online behaviours
Secondary: Peer-led discussions on social media boundaries
Post-16: Critical analysis of AI-generated content vs human content

For Parents:

Guided Implementation:

Setting up effective parental controls across devices
Creating family technology agreements
Establishing open communication channels about online activities
Understanding age-appropriate digital access

3. Digital Tools Assessment Workshop

Hands-On Evaluation: Participants evaluate actual tools using our assessment framework

For Staff:

Tool effectiveness analysis using real-world scenarios
Integration testing between different safety systems
Documentation practice for tool assessment
Creating department-specific implementation plans

For Students:

Testing and providing feedback on age-appropriate safety tools
Identifying potential workarounds and weaknesses
Contributing to student-friendly user interfaces
Developing peer support networks

For Parents:

Practical setup of home safety tools
Creating customised protection profiles for different ages
Establishing monitoring practices that respect privacy
Troubleshooting common implementation challenges

4. AI Safety: The New Frontier

Interactive Demonstration: "Spot the AI"

Participants attempt to identify AI-generated:

Text messages and emails
Social media profiles
Images and videos
Voice recordings

Practical Guidance:

For Staff:

Approved AI tool usage in professional settings
Detection methods for AI impersonation
Documentation requirements for AI-assisted work
Incident response for AI-related concerns

For Students:

Responsible AI tool usage for learning
Critical evaluation of AI-generated content
Understanding AI manipulation techniques
Reporting procedures for AI concerns

For Parents:

Home guidelines for AI tool usage
Age-appropriate AI access considerations
Monitoring strategies for AI platforms
Supporting critical thinking about AI content

5. Implementation Planning

Collaborative Activity: Creating Action Plans

For Staff:

Department-specific implementation strategies
Role-specific responsibilities
Documentation and reporting procedures
Continuous improvement mechanisms

For Students:

Personal digital safety commitments
Peer support initiatives
Student leadership opportunities
Digital citizenship projects

For Parents:

Family technology plans
Home implementation schedules
Communication strategies
Progress monitoring approaches

Workshop Materials

Take-Home Resources:

Digital Safety Implementation Guide (audience-specific versions)
Tool Assessment Templates
Policy Quick Reference Cards
Incident Response Flowcharts
AI Safety Checklist

Digital Resources:

Workshop recording (password protected)
Interactive assessment tools
Template library
Resource hub with regular updates

Follow-Up Support

Monthly drop-in clinics for implementation support
Quarterly update webinars on emerging threats
Online community for sharing best practices
Annual refresher workshops with new content

Evaluation Metrics

Pre/post knowledge assessment
Implementation success tracking
Incident reduction measurement
Confidence level surveys
Practical application observations

Let us know how you get on. And of course if you need any help Cornerstone Safeguarding and Patronus Safeguarding will be delighted to help you.