At Power Utilities Group, we know that being a responsible business isn’t just about the services we provide. It’s also about supporting the communities around us in practical, meaningful ways. Recently, we were pleased to sponsor a local primary school class as part of a child internet safety initiative aimed at helping young people better understand the online world.
Why we chose to get involved
For many children, the internet is part of everyday life. From schoolwork and games to messaging friends, being online starts at a very young age. While there are plenty of positives, there are also real risks, especially for children who are still learning what safe and appropriate online behaviour looks like.
This campaign focuses on children aged 7 to 11, helping them recognise potential dangers online and giving them the confidence to make safer choices. It’s an area we feel strongly about, which is why we wanted to play a small part in supporting it.
About the programme
The school we supported is using an educational resource called Caught in the Web. The programme is delivered through structured lessons using engaging workbooks that guide children through a range of online safety topics, including:
- Online bullying and how to deal with it
- Safe use of gaming platforms and social media
- Understanding who they should and shouldn’t interact with online
- Thinking about the impact of their actions on the internet
Each child receives their own workbook, which also includes activities to complete at home with a parent or guardian. Teachers are provided with lesson plans, additional resources and creative materials, including a script to help schools put together an interactive play around the topic.
Our contribution
We sponsored one class of 30 pupils, helping to cover the cost of the programme for the year. This means the children can take part fully and benefit from the resources without placing extra strain on school budgets.
It’s reassuring to know that our support is helping children gain knowledge that could genuinely make a difference to how they stay safe online.
Giving back, one step at a time
We’re proud to have supported this initiative and to be involved in something that has a clear, positive impact locally. Community projects like this matter, and we’re always keen to support causes that align with our values and help protect and educate young people.
It’s a small contribution, but one we’re very happy to make.
