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In this episode we’re continuing to explore the theme of digital safety with more tips from teachers. In this episode, we’re joined by Claire Walden, Cyber Protect Officer at Thames Valley Police and former primary school teacher, to discuss practical steps schools can take to improve cybersecurity and support young people to stay safe online.

Meet our guests

Laura James

Laura James is a Learning Manager at the Raspberry Pi Foundation, creating engaging content for the Ada Computer Science platform. With over a decade of classroom experience, she brings practical insight from UK secondary schools to her work.

Claire Walden

Claire is a Cyber Protect officer for Thames Valley Police in the UK, delivering cybersecurity training to various audiences. Her prior experience as a primary school teacher gives her insight into the specific challenges around cybersecurity faced by schools.

Teacher tips: Keeping your classroom safe online

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