Dear Parents, It has been drawn to our attention that children will often play games such as Roblox that have open chat features. These features enable anonymous users worldwide to direct message players in the game. Whilst the chat features in the games are fun for the children to use in controlled formats i.e. when […]
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Digital safety is increasingly crossing into more and more areas of mental health and well being. GambleAware, the UK’s leading gambling support network, have highlighted how popular online games have increasingly addictive gambling functions such as lock boxes. Follow the link below and use the resources to help explore the issue with your children in […]
Read MoreOnline Safety – Realities of Group Chats and Exclusion Bullying
With the popularity of online gaming and a variety of instant message services available to our children there are new avenues for negative behaviours to express themselves. Please take the time to share this video with your children and discuss the importance of positive behaviours and relationships online. https://lgfl.planetestream.com/View.aspx?id=872~3E~OC9amf
Read MoreE-Safety: Blog post 28.09.18
Since our introductory parent meeting, there have been lots of interesting conversations regarding managing screen time. The staff have been discussing how we could have an ‘unplugged’ day at school: have your family had a discussion about when or how you will have a digital-detox? We would love to hear feedback about anything you are […]
Read MoreE-Safety: Education for a Connected World
On Tuesday morning this week, we were thrilled to host so many parents at our first E-Safety meeting this year. We began by discussing headline issues that had emerged from a recent nationwide survey of children’s online lives and use of technology, conducted by the London Grid for Learning (LGFL) – ‘Hopes and Streams’ (attached […]
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Thank you to all parents who attended our workshop on Tuesday morning. The turn out was fantastic and there was some really helpful discussion. We discussed practical steps we can take to manage our device usage and screen time. This was followed up with reflective lessons taught around the school. Please use these as a […]
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Education in a Connected World: Health, Well-being and Lifestyle Tuesday 11th September 2018 09:00-09:30 Main Hall All parents are welcome to attend the first in a series of online safety updates led by Mr Bell this year. We will be looking at the approach to Online Safety taken in the curriculum- Education in a Connected […]
Read MoreDo your children play Fortnite – Battle Royale?
Do your children play Fortnite – Battle Royale? You may have come across your child talking about the game Fortnite. As with many online games, Fortnite: Battle Royale comes with risks to children and young people. The game is PEGI rated at 12+ however, there is no proof of age required, which can expose younger […]
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Internet Safety Talk – Resources For Parents
Dear parents/carers, For those who missed the talk, or for those who would just like to have the resources handy – here are the slides used in our internet safety talk. I hope this helps. Any questions – just ask! Josh David – Computing coordinator. e-safety-parents-talk-primary-sept-2016
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