Online Safety Blog

Recent research shows that children are very unlikely to take action when they see harmful content or behaviours online. So what can we do to help? Start off by encouraging conversations about online experiences. If your child describes something distressing, always stay calm despite how you may really be feeling. You can reassure your child […]

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 […]

As part of our online safety focus in school, some classes have looked at the digital 5-a-day. This is a really useful way of ensuring that our device use is positive. It focuses less on the length of screen time and more on the quality of screen time. Devices have provided children with a way […]

Children’s school years are full of milestones which can mean many photos that are frequently shared online. Whilst this is often a very positive thing to do, it can come with some risks that are worth taking into consideration. Ensuring all your social media accounts are private is the best place to start, however do […]

Vent markets itself as a peer support app, aimed at children and young people, where they can express themselves and have their mood lifted. Vent states that users can only post in the app if they are aged 13 or older. However, the only verification required is ticking a box when signing up meaning younger […]

As our new school year begins, we will be asking KS1 and KS2 children to sign the Acceptable Use Agreement before they begin using technology at school. This document outlines what children must remember in order to stay safe online when they are at home and school. This will also be available for you to view under […]

As we enter the summer holidays and routines may change, remember to keep device usage to a limit close to bedtime. Using Downtime or Bedtime Mode on yours or your child’s devices is a useful way to ensure that devices are not used for too long and that they are not impacting on your child’s […]

Amino is a social media platform that allows fans of particular TV shows or games to meet together in one space, in the way of a virtual convention. The app has a 12+ or teen rating however, it is possible to create an account without proof of age. Users can hide their true identity which […]

Online Challenges are fundamentally viral online trends that involve people taking part in or mimicking games, activities or dares. They often originate on apps such as TikTok but can then spread to a variety of other platforms. Sometimes these challenges are harmless and can even be used to promote positive causes or raise money for charity however far […]

OmeTV is yet another app that allows users to connect with others from all around the world. As a user, you are able to search for other users based on age and gender and then connect with them through sending messages or photos. Although, the app is mostly used to connect users at random through […]