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New Framework Developed To Boost Digital Wellbeing in Schools

Thursday, November 11, 2021

Badge will help young people identify and manage digital harms

A ground-breaking education initiative devised to support cyber resilience and internet safety in schools has been revised to incorporate a greater focus on digital wellbeing.

The Digital Wellbeing Award, which builds on the CR-IS (Cyber Resilience and Internet safety) Badge, launched by the Digital Schools Award scheme in 2019, aims to provide young people with the skills and confidence required to navigate the digital world.

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Northern Ireland schools initiative to help pupils stay safe online

Friday, September 20, 2019

- Young digitals leaders from Ballyclare help launch new cyber safety award scheme -

An industry backed initiative and the first of its kind in Northern Ireland is set to help schools tackle cyber risks and keep pupils safe online.

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Record number of schools in Scotland achieve digital schools status

Tuesday, September 17, 2019

- First nurseries in Scotland achieve digital schools status -

- Digital Schools Awards extended following the success of national programme at primary and secondary level -

A handful of nursery schools have become the first in Scotland to complete a pioneering education initiative developed to encourage digital learning amongst children.

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Schools come together to achieve digital award

Wednesday, July 17, 2019

Five schools from Bearsden, just outside Glasgow, have become the first in Scotland to achieve Digital Schools Award status by working together.

Bearsden Academy, Mosshead Primary, Bearsden Primary, Baljaffray Primary and Castlehill Primary received the nationally recognised education award via a cluster initiative.

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Scottish Minister unveils plans to help protect children online

Tuesday, February 5, 2019

First internet safety initiative of its kind launched by Digital Schools Awards on Safer Internet Day

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Digital Schools Awards Ireland launched by Minister for Education and Skills

Friday, October 19, 2018

An innovative scheme promoting excellence in digital learning and teaching, and aimed at equipping pupils with cutting-edge digital skills, is set to be offered to Irish secondary schools.

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Plugged-in Scottish schools pick up digital award

Tuesday, May 1, 2018

Scotland leading the way in future skills race as latest round of Digital Schools recognised
First secondary schools to achieve Digital School status named

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New scheme aims to power up digital skills in Scottish secondary schools

Tuesday, September 5, 2017

Programme calls on colleges, universities and employers to partner with schools to develop a modern, digitally resilient workforce.

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Switched on schools scoop digital award

Wednesday, February 22, 2017

Scotland leads the way in digital teaching and learning as first ‘Digital Schools’ named.

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DIGITAL SCHOOLS AWARDS LAUNCHES IN SCOTLAND

Wednesday, September 21, 2016

Deputy First Minister and Cabinet Secretary for Education and Skills welcomes HP, Hewlett Packard Enterprise and Intel support for programme.

Scottish primary schools encouraged to sign up to the programme which will help them assess progress and recognise excellence in the use of digital technology while providing practical support and encouragement

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