Join Traci Gregory, SWGfL Online Safety Consultant. Traci is an active member of the UK Council for Internet Safety and actively contributes to the Vulnerable Users Subgroup. She authored the 'Principles for Social Workers in Childrens Social Care' and 'Principles for Residential Care Workers'—guidelines hosted on the Internet Matters and .gov websites.
A founder of the Association of Adult and Child Online Safety Specialists, Traci is also the Chief I-venger, where she leads a peer-led digital leaders programme aimed at empowering young people in their online lives. Her dedication to working with SEND (Special Educational Needs and Disabilities) schools inspired her to develop the i-vengers Special Agents, a tailored digital leader programme for special schools.
This session will focus on online safety within SEND and special school settings, exploring the unique challenges faced by children and young people with additional needs. We will consider current research and examine key risks, including online exploitation, cyberbullying, and inappropriate content, while highlighting strategies to build digital resilience and promote positive online experiences.
The session will also cover practical approaches for staff to support students effectively, including safeguarding considerations, tailored interventions, and resources designed for SEND learners. Case study examples will illustrate best practice, and there will be a Q&A session for participants to share insights and ask questions. This course is aimed at educational staff, DSL's, SLT and governors.
To support a practical workshop approach, these sessions will be restricted to a maximum of 25 attendees. This is a participatory event where active participation is encouraged, we politely request you to have your camera on.
We hope you can join us!
