Supports for Parents
Webwise has a range of supports for parents which available on our Parents Hub including expert advice videos, explainer guides, talking points, and free resources.
Schools and organisations, can also use our free internet safety presentations for parents at primary and post-primary level. These are available to access below along with an accompanying script.
Parents Presentations
The Webwise Parents Presentation is designed to assist schools who wish to host parent internet safety evenings. The information included in the presentations covers key topics for parents including social media, screen time, cyber-bullying, image-sharing and features expert advice and support. Presentations for primary and post-primary schools can accessed via the links below. Presentations come in PowerPoint format, can be accessed for free and come with a full script, expert videos and interactive activities.
Please note these talks are designed to assist schools in forging home links with parents and introducing the topic of internet safety to the school community. Schools should also direct parents to the relevant services and supports including the National Parents Council Primary.
It is recommended that the school engage in internet safety lessons to support students in schools. Webwise offer free teaching and classroom resources for both primary and post-primary schools. The resources can be accessed here: https://www.webwise.ie/teachers/resources/
Post-Primary Parents Presentation
Primary Parents Presentation
Preparation
Before accessing the PowerPoints, make sure you have a run through and look through the following points:
- Download the presentation beforehand and read all material including the script
- Test the video/audio ahead of the talk
- Review the schools AUP, the talk gives you the opportunity to discuss parents’ views on smartphone use in schools
- Familiarise yourself with any issues that may be currently ongoing in the school. For example; an app may be causing some concern, check Webwise.ie/parents for more information on popular apps
- Ahead of the talk, it is recommended you print and distribute the Webwise Parents’ Guide to a Better Internet for all participants. This can be downloaded here: https://www.webwise.ie/guides-parents/
- Liaise with the Pastoral Care team and SPHE department beforehand and ask that someone from this area be present during the talk.
- The talk is designed to take 45 mins to 1 hour to complete
- If there is a topic that is not relevant to your school, feel free to skip over it. However, we do not recommend editing content of the presentation
- Leave time for questions at the end of the talk. If there are some questions you are unable to answer, direct parents to the available supports; National Parents Council and Webwise.ie
- If you have any questions in relation to the presentation beforehand, please contact us directly at internetsafety@oide.ie
Videos
Supports for Parents
National Parents Council Primary
The parent association is the structure through which parents in a school can work together for the best possible education for their children. The parent association works with the principal, staff and the board of management to build effective partnership between the home and school. This is important to establish because with a positive and active partnership in place the child gets the best that primary education can offer.
Free Supports for Parents
NPC Primary – Helpline
NPC Information/Helpline is a confidential service for parents. The Information/Helpline officers listen, and give information and support to parents to help them make the best possible decisions for and with their children
If you have a query on any aspect of your child’s education please contact the Helpline on Tel: 01-8874477 email: helpline@npc.ie
The Helpline is open from:
Monday & Tuesday from 10am to 4pm
Wednesday to Friday from 10am to 5pm
Free Online Training for Parents on Internet Safety
The overall objective of this online session is to provide parents with information and skills to support their children’s online activity. This can be found on the NPC website www.npc.ie in the training section.
Internet Safety Workshops
The NPC Primary offer Internet Safety workshops for parents which can be hosted in the local school. To book a workshop visit www.npc.ie or call 01 8874034
Important Information
Please note these talks are designed to assist schools in forging home links with parents and introducing the topic of internet safety to the school community. Schools should also direct parents to the relevant services and supports including the National Parents Council Primary.
It is recommended that the school engage in internet safety lessons to support students in schools. Webwise offer free teaching and classroom resources for both primary and post-primary schools. The resources can be accessed here:
https://www.webwise.ie/teachers/resources/
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