1,000 pupils attend internet safety day

Over 1000 pupils from across the Causeway Coast and Glens Borough have received important lessons about online safety at the ‘Don’t Worry Be #appy’ Internet Resilience and Safety conference held at the Ulster University in Coleraine.
PCSP Chairperson, Councillor Margaret Anne McKillop.PCSP Chairperson, Councillor Margaret Anne McKillop.
PCSP Chairperson, Councillor Margaret Anne McKillop.

The Conference, which is the first of its kind for the area, was organised by Causeway Coast and Glens Policing and Community Safety Partnership (PSCP) in partnership with the NSPCC, Western Health and Social Care Trust, Northern Health and Social Care Trust and the Education Authority.

The aim of the conference was to help educate young people about how to keep safe, well and healthy online whilst also respecting that the digital world is important to them, their lives and future careers.

The conference included a wide range of speakers who have influence in the digital world including local vlogger Adam McCallion, otherwise known as ‘IzonHow’ and online safety trainer Wayne Denner who highlighted the online positives and pitfalls, including the importance of your online reputation.

Bronagh McCauley from Young Enterprise who are running a Digital Youth initiative on behalf of Causeway Coast and Glens Borough Council helps a young pupil try out a VR headset at the Dont Worry Be #appy Internet Resilience and Safety conference organised by Causeway Coast and Glens Policing and Community Safety Partnership.Bronagh McCauley from Young Enterprise who are running a Digital Youth initiative on behalf of Causeway Coast and Glens Borough Council helps a young pupil try out a VR headset at the Dont Worry Be #appy Internet Resilience and Safety conference organised by Causeway Coast and Glens Policing and Community Safety Partnership.
Bronagh McCauley from Young Enterprise who are running a Digital Youth initiative on behalf of Causeway Coast and Glens Borough Council helps a young pupil try out a VR headset at the Dont Worry Be #appy Internet Resilience and Safety conference organised by Causeway Coast and Glens Policing and Community Safety Partnership.

The PSNI provided an overview of digital crime statistics and how to prevent falling victim to scams while the NSPCC, in partnership with local 02 Gurus highlighted the importance of utilising security settings on mobile devices. The day ended with an insightful talk from ChildLine vlogger Maja who provided information on how to keep yourself healthy online and the support measures which are available.