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Safeguarding students online 'one of the most important challenges'

Ballakermeen's Digital Learning Leader on internet pitfalls

A local teacher says safeguarding students online is one of the 'most important' challenges for the Island's schools.

Manx police are currently consulting the public on how the force can both maintain and improve its digital presence to protect others.

Kelly Dean is the Computing and Digital Learning Leader at Ballakermeen High School.

She says despite today's pupils growing up around technology, it's vital they are taught how to use the internet responsibly:

Parents and guardians are encouraged to download the Safer Schools App.

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