The Boadilla Municipal Police has launched a new edition of the Tutor Agent programme, aimed at 4th-year pupils at our state-subsidised primary school, with a very topical theme: social media safety for children.
This programme aims to educate pupils about the benefits and risks of using social media and online video games, emphasising the importance of protecting their identity and privacy in the digital environment.
STUDENT LEARNING: INTERNET SAFETY AND RESPONSIBLE USE
During the session, the guardians emphasised the importance of caution when posting personal photos, whether of themselves or their peers, and of monitoring who they communicate with on digital platforms such as WhatsApp, Instagram or online games. They addressed common threats on the internet, including identity theft, contact with strangers and computer viruses, explaining how to identify and prevent them.
A key part of the workshop was informing our students about who to turn to if they encounter any digital problems: parents, teachers or the local police, thereby fostering a network of support and trust to ensure their safety.
AWARENESS AND PREVENTION IN THE CLASSROOM: SAFETY ON SOCIAL MEDIA
The Tutor Agent unit works closely with schools, offering support, road safety training and educational talks on bullying and social media safety. This unit, created to be a friendly and trustworthy police force within the school environment, has accumulated experience in teaching about digital risks, using teaching materials such as videos to better convey its messages.
This programme has been part of a comprehensive educational strategy in Boadilla that has sought to strengthen coexistence and prepare students for today’s technological challenges.
The digital divide between parents and children has been a reality, and the Tutor Agent has helped to bridge that gap by supporting families in educating their children on the responsible and safe use of social media.
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