Being able to share with others online can be very appealing. You can send messages, photos, videos and even personal details like your location. However, just because you can share online, doesn’t mean everything should be shared online. It’s vital that you address the offline risks associated with online activity to the children and young people in your care.

To learn more about the importance of online awareness, how digital environments do not make you invisible to real world consequences and teach your children how to recognise and respect the internet as a public space, visit the Safer Schools NI App’s dedicated ‘Sharing Online’ page.