Online Safety Presentations Ireland
Children of the Digital Age delivers practical, age appropriate online safety presentations in Ireland for primary schools, post primary schools, parents and teaching staff.
Since 2016, our programmes have combined cyberpsychology, cybersecurity and investigative experience to help school communities understand how online risks develop and how children can use technology more safely and responsibly. Children of the Digital Age
Our presentations are designed around the age and needs of each audience. Sessions use clear explanations, practical examples and discussion to explore topics such as cyberbullying, privacy, online trust, harmful content, digital footprints and emerging technology.
Primary School Online Safety Presentations
Our primary school presentations are adapted to different age groups so that younger children receive guidance they can understand and apply. All presentation content is age appropriate and strongly image based, helping to support different learning styles, improve understanding, and ensure that as many students as possible can engage with and benefit from the session.
The current programme structure includes:
Junior and Senior Infants
Approximately 20 minutes
1st and 2nd Class
Approximately 50 minutes
3rd and 4th Class
Approximately 60 minutes
5th and 6th Class
Approximately 75 minutes
For younger classes, topics include understanding the internet, digital footprints, personal information, online trust, friendship, seeking help and cyberbullying.
For older primary pupils, the presentation develops these themes further by examining red flags, boundaries, positive online behaviour and how digital choices can have lasting consequences.
Key topics
- Digital footprints and permanence
- Personal information and privacy
- Online trust and boundaries
- Friendship and recognising red flags
- AI Companions
- Cyberbullying and positive behaviour
- Asking for help when something feels wrong
Post Primary Online Safety Presentations
Post Primary presentations are designed for teenagers and normally run for a double class period. The current programme generally allows for several student presentations during the school day, followed by an evening parent session .
Teen presentation topics
- Introduction and Agenda
- The Mind Game: Mental and Emotional Impacts of Online Life
- The Truth Test: AI, Trust, Misinformation, and Online Interactions
- The Privacy Shield: Safety, Privacy, and Cyber Threats
- The Kindness Code: Cyberbullying and Positive Online Behaviour
- Conclusion and Resources
Online Safety Presentations for Parents
Parent presentations help adults understand the digital environment children are growing up in and the risks that can arise across social media, gaming, messaging platforms and emerging technology.
Topics currently include digital footprints, online reputation, social media design, artificial intelligence, online exploitation, cyberbullying, reporting and home security practices. Children of the Digital Age
Topics for parents include
- Children’s online access and digital independence
- Digital footprints and online reputation
- Social media, gaming and persuasive design
- Artificial intelligence and emerging technology
- Online exploitation and grooming
- Cyberbullying and reporting
- Privacy, scams and account security
- Practical family safety strategies
Online Safety Training for Teachers
Teachers and school staff are often among the first adults to recognise when an online problem is affecting a student. Our training helps educators understand emerging digital risks, recognise signs of online distress, respond appropriately to incidents and reinforce safer digital behaviour across the school community.
Training can include AI workshops, online safeguarding, digital wellbeing and practical ways to integrate online safety into the school environment. The indexed page also notes supporting resources such as lesson plans and discussion guides.
What Makes Our Online Safety Education Different
Cyberpsychology
We examine how technology can influence attention, trust, relationships and decision making.
Cybersecurity
We explain practical risks such as scams, account compromise, privacy threats and online fraud.
Investigative Experience
Our programmes draw on real world investigative and law enforcement experience to explain how online risks can develop and why early recognition matters.
Frequently asked questions
Presentation length depends on the age group. Primary sessions range from approximately 20 minutes to 75 minutes, while Post Primary presentations usually run for a double class period.
Yes. Content can be adapted to the age of students and the particular online safety concerns relevant to the school.
Yes. Parent presentations can accompany school programmes and provide practical guidance on current online risks, technology and family safety.
Yes. Training can include online safeguarding, artificial intelligence, digital wellbeing and recognising signs of online distress.
The current programme states that presentations are delivered in person by CODA online safety and cybersecurity educators. We can also deliver presentations through a webinar.
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