Digital child protection as a new inter-regional pedagogical tool with parents, teachers and peer mentors to reduce online risks

DigiChildPro addresses the growing digital risks faced by children aged 11–14 — such as abuse, addiction, problematic device use, and social media anxiety — by developing an inter-regional pedagogical system for digital child protection. A Community Digital Risk Profile (C-DRP) will assess risks in 260 school classes using a GDPR-compliant tool. Based on these insights, the project delivers a three-level educational model:

• MOOC for teachers covering four risk areas and 12 subtopics, training 350+ educators.
• Age Peer Mentor Program, in which trained high schoolers lead workshops for younger pupils.
• Digital parenting workshops and conferences for parents to better guide their children.

These elements ensure inclusive, targeted support for children, parents, and educators, with long-term integration potential into the regional education system.

• Establishment of a GDPR-compliant Community Digital Risk Profile (C-DRP) for 260 school classes
• Interpretation of C-DRP results for educators across 65 schools
• Development and accreditation of a MOOC curriculum for digital child protection
• Certified training of 350 educators (plus 280 in the maintenance period)
• Implementation of Age Peer Mentor Program: mentor teacher training, student mentor prep, and delivery of peer workshops to 375+ pupils
• Digital parenting outreach: 3 conferences and 12 practical workshops
• Bilingual educational materials (HU/SRB) for teachers and parents
• Long-term integration of the 3-level program into local education systems
• Creation of a sustainable cross-border professional network for child digital safety