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Online safety

Teaching children to use the internet safely and protecting them from online harms, including content, contact, conduct and commerce risks.

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All four UK nations (details may differ), United States
Topic
Safeguarding and child protection

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Filtering and monitoring England
Systems schools use to block harmful online content and to alert staff to concerning online activity, which KCSIE requires schools in England to have and review.
Digital citizenship United States All four UK nations (details may differ)
Teaching students to use technology responsibly, safely and respectfully.

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