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CyberSafe Tool for Schools

CyberSafe Tool for Schools was a free online tool designed and rolled out from 2021-24 by CyberSafeKids, and the first solution of its kind in Ireland. It offered a unique opportunity as a quick and efficient way to assess a school’s approach to online safety.

We are delighted to say that Webwise have now taken up the mantle of this important and pioneering work with the launch of their 'Online Safety Review Tool', which can be accessed by clicking here.

CyberSafe Tool for Schools

the tool

Self-evaluate your school’s level of cybersafety against best practice.

By completing a short online survey you can get a clear snapshot of where your school stands on its online safety journey, measured against standards of best practice.

Register by email on cybersafetoolforschools.ie, and you’re good to go! Relative to your school size your dashboard will give you a specific number of leaders, teachers and pupils who must complete the short online survey, which takes approximately 10 minutes. Once the surveys are complete you can submit the results and we do the rest.

Awards

Why use CyberSafe Tool for Schools?

  • Understand how cybersafe your school community is, including your strengths & weaknesses
  • Be ready when online safety issues arise in your school
  • Start to understand how to reduce the number of online safety issues in your school
  • Publicly demonstrate your commitment to online safety and be involved in a unique initiative in Irish primary schools
  • Educate your school community so they can be smart and safe online

All schools receive a notification of their level award and a basic confirmation of completion. If you want to display your school’s commitment to online safety you can then purchase our CyberSafe Tool for Schools digital award badge. Read on for more information on how to do this.

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levels

CyberAware, CyberSmart and Cyber Champion - what are they?

CyberSafe Tool for Schools is completely free and offers the opportunity to purchase a digital award badge to show your school's commitment to online safety.

We have 3 levels of award for schools depending on the results of the survey: CyberAware, CyberSmart and CyberChampion. You can display this digital award badge on your school website, social media channels and other school communication for 12 months from purchase. This mark is accompanied by a report with a breakdown of your school's results.