Helpine for Professionals
March 16th 2011 sees the launch of the UK’s first ever Helpline for Professionals, specifically dealing with e-safety issues. The Helpline is part of the UK Safer Internet Centre (www.saferinternet.org.uk) and is for all professionals and volunteers in the South West who work with children and young people, and aims to address online safety issues they face, both professionally and personally.
Research, being published by the University of Plymouth to coincide with the launch of the helpline, sadly confirms that abuse of professionals (and volunteers) online, is a significant issue with over 1 in 3 experiencing or witnessing such an incident. The research also concludes that 30% of incidents did not receive any resolution from senior management. The research can be downloaded at http://www.swgfl.org.uk/News/Content/News-Articles/Professionals-Online-Safety-Helpline. The aim is to plug this gap and support workers and volunteers to regain control over their professional identity, provide advice on e-safety issues affecting young people, and help staff embrace the digital world in a positive way.
For more information, please visit the Helpline webpage at www.saferinternet.org.uk, or the South West Grid for Learning website (www.swgfl.org.uk). There, you can find more information about the helpline, as well as request a free ‘Helpline toolkit’ . You can also directly contact the Helpline for advice via the website, or access our Frequently Asked Questions section.
The helpline, based in Exeter, is available by email via helpline@saferinternet.org.uk or from 10am to 4pm (Mon to Fri) on 0844 381 4772.
Please print off this poster and put on your office wall.
UK Safer Internet Poster (189.29 kB)