Our Digital Wellbeing and Safety programme
Our STOP, BLOCK & TALK® for digital safety & wellbeing and Digital Ambassador programmes are research and evidence-based solutions to empower students starting from early childhood to manage their online safety and wellbeing.
Ask us how to embed Digital Ambassadors as part of peer support in secondary kura.
Find the free digital booklet below.
STOP, BLOCK & TALK® for digital safety and wellbeing Years 0-8
Students are empowered to be in control of their digital wellbeing, safety, and mental health. Tamariki learn preventative strategies in a dynamic classroom setting. Each agile session is age-appropriate and tailored to the specific needs of the learning environment.
For New Entrant - Year 3:
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Interactive Unplugged Coding Activity: Students engage in hands-on coding without using digital devices.
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Group Discussion on Watching Habits: Facilitated group discussions to establish context for introducing the STOP, BLOCK & TALK (SBT) strategy.
For Year 3 and above:
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Additional Group Discussions: These discussions are specific to students’ experience levels, establishing context for introducing the STOP, BLOCK & TALK strategy.
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PMI Activity: Students discuss the positives and negatives they face online.
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Utilisation of Videos: Age-appropriate videos provide scenarios and facilitate discussions on crucial digital safety and wellbeing topics.
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Roleplay: Roleplay activities are integrated into the sessions, allowing students to enact real-life situations and apply the SBT strategy.
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Additional Fun Interactive Activities: To introduce different strategies to handle topics identified in the PMI
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Digital Ambassadors
Year 5+
Digital Ambassadors are student leaders dedicated to reinforcing the STOP, BLOCK & TALK® safety and wellbeing strategy, modelling positive behaviours, and promoting digital citizenship within their learning environment.
Benefits of the Digital Safety and Wellbeing Leadership Program:
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Embed Digital Safety and Wellbeing: Sustain the knowledge learned while embedding it within the school culture.
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Reinforcement of Strategies: Students remember with minimal effort from teachers and staff.
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Peer support and Role Models: Digital Ambassadors offer support and guidance to their peers.
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Leadership skills: Develop leadership skills, digital literacy, and critical thinking abilities, preparing them for future challenges in the digital age.
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