Factsheet
Cybercrime: staff factsheet
Online safety
Online Risks
Make sure your staff know what cyber-enabled and cyber-dependent crime could involve, why it's a safeguarding issue, and what signs to look out for to suggest that a child may be at risk of being involved in cybercrime.
Last reviewed on 30 January 2025
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Share this factsheet with staff to make them aware of:
- What cybercrime is
- The difference between cyber-enabled and cyber-dependent crime, and what forms each can take
- Why cybercrime is a safeguarding issue
- What signs to look out for to suggest that a child might be at risk of being involved in cyber-dependent crime
- What they should do if they have concerns
You could send it round to staff, or talk through it at a staff meeting.
Want to make it more interactive? Use these questions to start a discussion with staff:
- What consequences might being involved in cybercrime have for children?
- How can we proactively help children to use their cyber skills positively?
- How can we help make sure children aren't committing cybercrime without realising it?
