As your child navigates the digital world, it’s crucial to stay informed and involved in their online activities. Recent research from Ofcom, looking into young children’s online worlds, highlights some important points to consider. The research found an increase in younger children using social media platforms and engaging in online gaming, which calls for careful […]
Read MoreOnline Safety – Reporting Harmful Content
Frequently, harmful and inappropriate online content seen by goes unreported by children. This could be the result of a number of issues such as, the feeling of shame, embarrassment or that they might get into trouble. In some cases, it may go unreported as children do not know what they need to do in order […]
Read MoreOnline Safety – 20/03/24– TikTok
TikTok remains a popular app amongst young people and despite its age limit of 13+, many children still have a TikTok account. This is enabled by the fact that there are very few checks in place to ensure that users signing up are over the age of 13. While TikTok can be a source of […]
Read MoreOnline Safety – 20/03/24– Online Challenges- Chroming
Chroming is when people breathe in chemicals like sprays, gases, and other things to feel high and has become a trend on apps such as TikTok. Recently, it was reported that an 11-year-old boy in Lancashire passed away after chroming at a sleepover. Chroming is extremely dangerous because it can harm your heart, lungs, brain, […]
Read MoreOnline Safety – Be Real
BeReal is a social media app that remains popular amongst young people. Every day at a different time, the app alerts users that it’s time to take a photo of what they are doing in the moment. The user then loads the photo and can decide whether they share it with friends or everyone. The […]
Read More1F Weekly Learning w/e 15/3/24
This week, 1F were busy using the online program ‘2Paint’ to make their own alien designs in Computing. We talked about the differences between software and hardware.
Read MoreOnline Safety – 07/03/24 – 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 MoreOnline Safety – 28/02/24 – VPNs
As technology becomes increasingly integrated into our daily lives, it’s essential to understand tools like Virtual Private Networks (VPNs) and their potential implications for your children’s online activities. VPNs, in simple terms, are secure networks that allow users to access the internet privately and anonymously by masking their IP addresses. While VPNs offer legitimate privacy […]
Read More5MG Weekly Learning w/e 1/3/24
This week in Computing, the children used Excel to present data of a meal and used formulas to calculate the total food miles.
Read More6S Weekly Learning Post 23/2/24
6S enjoyed exploring Microsoft Excel and deciding how to organise a set of data.
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