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<p>The safety of children online is a priority for the Government. As part of the
new programmes of study for computing, e-safety will be taught at all four key stages.
The programmes of study cover responsible, respectful and secure use of technology.
They will also ensure that pupils are taught age-appropriate ways of reporting any
concerns they may have about what they see or encounter online.</p><p> </p><p>There
is progression in the content across the key stages to reflect the different and escalating
risks that young people face as they get older; initially relating to online content,
then to the conduct of, and contact with, other people online. Pupils can also be
taught about this topic as part of Sex and Relationship Education (SRE). The PSHE
Association, Brook and the Sex Education Forum have produced supplementary guidance
for schools to help them to teach SRE; this advice covers ‘sexting’, including explaining
the law and pointing teachers towards further resources.</p><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong>
</strong></p><p>The Child Exploitation and Online Protection Centre (CEOP) has an
important role to play. As a UK law enforcement body it can apply the full range of
policing powers in tackling the sexual abuse of children. CEOP has also developed
a specific educational resource to tackle ‘sexting’, which is designed for use by
teachers, parents and young people.</p><p> </p>
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