Scottish Government Debate: Keeping Children Safe Online

Mark McDonald S5M-05515 That the Parliament notes the publication of the Scottish Government’s National Action Plan on Internet Safety for Children and Young People; supports the right of children and young people to be safe and supported online; recognises the positive uses of the internet for children and young people, including the vast opportunities for learning and communication, and agrees that everyone has a role to play in keeping children safe online. Annie Wells S5M-05515.2 As an amendment to motion S5M-05515 in the name of Mark McDonald (Keeping Children Safe Online), after first "Young People;" insert "expects that the Scottish Government will update the Parliament regularly on the progress of the implementation of the plan;". Tavish Scott S5M-05515.1 As an amendment to motion S5M-05515 in the name of Mark McDonald (Keeping Children Safe Online), insert at end “; is concerned that teacher training does not adequately cover online safety for children and young people, and calls on the Scottish Government to work with education institutions to rectify this emerging requirement in training classroom teachers.”