Episode 3

Engaging Parents with Quick, Effective Online Resources

In this episode of Spotlight on Student Digital Safety, Doug Pitts, Deputy Headteacher at Orrell Newfold Community Primary School in the United Kingdom, shares practical strategies for making digital safety a top priority in schools and for parents. 

From integrating a time efficient online safety hub into the curriculum and providing key resources for parents, Doug offers real solutions for creating a safer online environment for students.

He also reveals how schools can empower students to be confident digital citizens and meaningful ways to keep school staff ahead of the curve with the latest tech trends. 

Episode details

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Run time:
26 mins
Host: Yasmin London
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Episode takeaways

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How to get parents to prioritise digital safety with well-planned, integrated online resources.
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How to ensure staff stay current on digital technology trends with appropriate CPD.
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Learn time-focused curriculum strategies to build student digital safety knowledge.
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How a central source of expertise can foster a stronger partnership between schools and parents.
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“Within digital safety, it's not that parents don't want to support their kids. They perhaps don't have the knowledge to or didn't have an area to go”

Doug Pitts

Deputy Headteacher
Orrell Newfold Community Primary School

Spotlight : Episode 3

Our Guest - Meet Doug

Doug Pitts is an experienced educator currently serving as the Deputy Headteacher at Orrell Newfold C.P. School in Wigan, England. With a strong passion for fostering academic growth, he plays a vital role in leading and supporting the school’s staff, students, and community.

In addition to his work at Orrell Newfold, Doug works for National Maths Hub, where he supports other professionals to enhance the teaching and learning of mathematics across the North West of England. His dedication to improving educational outcomes and his leadership in both local and regional initiatives make him a valued asset in the education sector.


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