In a recent survey of 1,000 UK children aged 9-17 and 2,000 parents, it was discovered that a troubling 7 in 10 children experience harm online, including contact from strangers, hate speech, and misinformation. Alarmingly, only 36% of those affected reported the incidents, revealing significant barriers to reporting. For example, just 23% reported misinformation, often […]
Read MoreOnline Safety – 04/07/25 – Randomised Chat Rooms
Randomised chat rooms are online platforms where users can engage in spontaneous conversations with strangers, often with the goal of making new friends or sharing interests. This includes platforms such as, Chatroulette, Emerald Chat, OmeTV, Ro-meet on Roblox and Monkey. However, the very nature of some of these platforms means that the moment a user […]
Read MoreOnline Safety – 19/05/25 – Smartphone-Free Childhood
The Smartphone-Free Childhood initiative continues to grow across the UK, within Barnet and here at St Catherine’s we continue to encourage it. Many parents are choosing to delay giving their children smartphones, prioritising their wellbeing, sleep, focus, and friendships. We know this can lead to tricky conversations at home, so here are some tips to […]
Read MoreOnline Safety – 14/05/25 – Positive uses of technology
In this digital age, technology has become an integral part of children’s lives, offering both opportunities and challenges. It’s crucial to ensure that technology is used positively and responsibly. Encouraging open communication about online activities, setting clear guidelines for screen time, and promoting a healthy balance between technology and other activities are essential steps. Additionally, […]
Read More6G Weekly Learning w/e 02/05/25
In computing, 6G researched websites looking at the features and deciding what they could include in their own websites.
Read MoreOnline Safety – 07/05/25 – Snapchat
Snapchat is a popular social media platform among young people. The app has an age rating of 13+, which reflects its suitability for teenagers and older users. As parents, it is essential to understand the features and potential risks associated with the app. Snapchat allows users to share images and videos that disappear shortly after […]
Read More5MG Weekly Learning w/e 02/05/25
In Computing, we learnt how the internet works and used role play to act out the process of how we get information on our screens.
Read More3B Weekly Learning w/e 02/05/25
3B using Digimaps to plot the location of various volcanoes around the world.
Read More6G Weekly Learning w/e 25/04/25
6G ended their spreadsheets topic by creating a spreadsheet to help them plan a party and know the cost associated with it.
Read MoreOnline Safety – 30/04/25 – Passwords
Strong passwords are key for anyone to keep their information secure and device protected. Educating children on the importance of strong passwords should begin as soon as they start using devices to log in to accounts. Passwords can be hacked through a number of ways both virtually, such as phishing or by physically seeing a […]
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