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A collection of content and images for you to use in schools newsletters and communications.

Fake school pages are accounts set up using a school’s name, logo, or photos to appear connected to the school — but they are not official and instead controlled by another person or entity .

‘Mugging’ is a type of behaviour where someone deliberately captures and shares an image or video of another person looking awkward, upset, or caught off-guard.

A confessions page is a type of social media account, group, or website where people anonymously submit messages, stories, or opinions to be posted publicly. Explore 'confessions' and what schools can do to respond to this online harm.

‘Ship or dip’ is an online trend where people post a photo, video, or name of two individuals and ask others if they should be ‘shipped’ (put in a romantic relationship) or ‘dipped’ (rejected). Explore 'ship or dip' and what schools can do to respond to this online harm.

'Shipping' or 'relationshipping' describes when someone links two individuals together online in a romantic or sexual relationship, whether or not those people are actually involved. Explore 'shipping' and what schools can do to respond to this online harm.

Information, advice and practical tips for parents, whānau and young people to support balance and wellbeing with social media on the topic of body image.

We're innovating our education offering to schools and parents to provide more access to advice and information when you need it most. Join us for an interactive webinar on key topics relevant to you and your students.

Conversation guide for parents to use at home in conjunction with the Hector's World animated series.

Conversation guide for parents to use at home in conjunction with the Hector's World animated series.

Conversation guide for parents to use at home in conjunction with the Hector's World animated series.

Conversation guide for parents to use at home in conjunction with the Hector's World animated series.

Conversation guide for parents to use at home in conjunction with the Hector's World animated series.

Conversation guide for parents to use at home in conjunction with the Hector's World animated series.

Conversation guide for parents to use at home in conjunction with the Hector's World animated series.

Generative AI online learning suite for teachers. An introduction to use, limitations, benefits and potential pitfalls of generative AI. 

Online learning module for students and parents about safety issues to discuss when giving a child their first phone.

A useful handout for parents and whānau to support online safety at home.

Teaching kids about what’s real and what’s not, can be tricky but it’s important tamariki understand that just because something is online doesn’t mean it’s true. Here’s some advice to help you teach tamariki on how to spot fake news.

A series of web pages of advice for parents about safer online gaming for children.

Online learning module for whānau exploring the future evolution of the internet.

Online learning module for young people about protecting information on Facebook.

Online learning module for whānau introducing further information about the Metaverse in Aotearoa New Zealand.

Online learning module for parents to learn more about Facebook and Instagram

Co-creating a class charter is a great starting point to explore AI in the classroom and to set expectations around the use of AI in homework.

Suggested inclusion to your existing school online safety policy to cover the use of AI in the classroom and/or for homework.

A template to support schools in outlining how staff safely use digital technologies and online spaces.

A guide to support schools and whānau who have a 'bring your own device' programme.

A roadmap to develop a culture of online safety and wellbeing across the learning environments.

This Planner is focused on online safety, digital citizenship and wellbeing. It highlights key tasks and spreads them across the year.

These resources outline what the Key Competencies could look like online.

A teaching resource that helps educators, schools and kura to understand students’ knowledge and confidence when using digital technology

Overview for students on what a digital footprint is, the risks involved and tips for protecting their digital footprint

Advice for young people on what to do if they have seen inappropriate, offensive or illegal content online.

Advice for young people on navigating relationships online. This resource includes steps to be safer online and what to do if things go wrong.

Advice for students on how they can keep themselves safe and be aware of the risks while online gaming.

Advice for students on what online bullying is, what is can look like and what to do if you or someone you know has been bullied online

User Agreement templates to promote a culture of online safety at school and in the home.

A few top tips to support teachers as digital technology increasingly becomes a key tool in the classroom.

Netsafe has provided a one-page online safety policy that schools and kura are welcome to take and modify.

Netsafe has developed guidelines to help schools ensure the safety of everyone when working online.

Netsafe’s Digital Safety Management Plan (DSMP) helps schools to evaluate how digital technology and online platforms contribute to safe learning environments.

In the case of online bullying, abuse, harassment or criminal behaviour, you may want to capture digital evidence of what’s been going on.

Netsafe’s Incident Response Guide can be used when planning for, dealing with, or reviewing online safety incidents.

Netsafe has created the Online Safety Parent Toolkit to get parents and whānau talking about online safety.

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