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Would you like to become a Facilitator for the EPICT ESafety Awareness Certificate? Following on from the revised OFSTED procedures and greater emphasis on esafety in schools and further education, if you have experience in helping colleagues with ICT use in the classroom, then you may be able to assist your fellow staff members to attain their EPICT (European Pedagogical ICT Licence) Esafety Certificate. Collectively, evidence can be presented for the award of the EPICT ESafety Aware School or College Certificate. Developed in partnership with TDA and Durham County Council, the ESafety Awareness Module considers ways in which to balance benefits and risk, ultimately leading to a safe and productive educational experience for children and young people involved. Participants are encouraged to explore ways in which esafety tools, systems and new methods of working can be used to help ensure children are better protected when online and/or using mobile technologies. Outcomes * An increased awareness of current and potential threats to a child or young person when using online and/or mobile technologies. * An improved ability to identify areas and issues, existent within the school and/or the wider student's environment, which require to be considered when ensuring children's wellbeing online. * An increased knowledge of esafety methodologies, support and best practice guidance. * An improved ability to apply appropriate, practical esafeguarding precautions within a teaching and learning environment. * An enhanced understanding of recommended responses to safety breaches and incidents including reference to specialist advice and support. Next EPICT Facilitator Training Courses - November 18th London, Warrington 14th December. For more information contact [log in to unmask] 01925425944 www.epict.co.uk "To ignore e-safety issues when implementing the requirements of Every child matters could ultimately lead to significant gaps in child protection policies, leaving children and young people vulnerable. " Developing a strategic approach to e-safety - Becta