I have specialised in online safety since 2008 working with hundreds (thousands?) of schools, colleges, charities and both public and private organisations on a variety of projects, all related to the safe and appropriate use of technology. These include:Training and awareness for school staff, governors, parents and students.Training to police PVP, POLIT, neighbourhood teams including SCAIDP course input.Bespoke course creation for private and public organisations, both text and video based.Trust and safety advice and guidance, including new or developing online services in relation to risk assessment (e.g. Age Appropriate Design Code).Online safeguarding audits for organisations who have a responsibility for children and young people in order to conform with best practice.I love technology and the huge benefits that can be realised through global connectivity and collaboration. I’m a strong believer that online safety is an enabler, not a showstopper; it should not be a barrier to innovative use of technology. For many years I was the online safety lead at Lincolnshire County Council, raising initiatives across all schools, police, the voluntary sector and others with positive outcomes and a significant increase in online safety awarenessI became a CEOP Ambassador in 2008, which was a great starting point, but the world is changing rapidly, technology is diversifying at an extraordinary rate and almost all behaviours are now enacted online. So whilst online safety is predominantly about safeguarding, the wider aspects of behaviour and wellbeing are really starting to come to the fore which take into account more emotional, behavioural and usage aspects of technology.I am an associate member of the UK Council for Internet Safety (UKCIS) and I also partner with other companies and charities who share the same ethos as me in order to spread the word that online safety is something that can be positive and empowering.