The minimum age for a TikTok user is 13 years old however, TikTok doesn’t use any age verification tools when new users sign up and it is evident that there are many younger users. It is important to note that while children may only be looking for child friendly content, they could still come across harmful content […]
Read MoreOnline safety – 21/06/22 – Twitch
Twitch is an extremely popular livestreaming platform used by gamers to watch others play games such as Fortnite. It is in the top 30 most visited sites on the internet. While gaming is what it is primarily used for, you can also follow non-gaming channels such as talk shows and podcasts. The minimum age required […]
Read MoreOnline Safety – 14/06/22 – Minecraft
Minecraft remains a popular game amongst children and can be a fantastic learning tool. Elements of the game are even featured in some of our computing work in KS2. However, as always, there are some potential risks. First of all, it is important to know which mode your child is playing in. Creative mode removes […]
Read MoreYear 6 Coding Week 2022
Kezia 6SY – “Minecraft Coding was an amazing experience for me. I learnt a lot and enjoyed my time. Learning about coding was fun to do. We used block writing to make Alex or Steve (the Minecraft characters) to follow the instructions we had inputted. We had challenges for each step which made it even […]
Read MoreOnline Safety – 07/06/22 – Screen Time
There are many benefits to screen time amongst young children. Screen use provides a range of opportunities for creativity and learning as well for maintaining friendships. Many parents agree that using devices is essential for their child’s development. However, there are many challenges too such as children finding inappropriate content or device use affecting their sleep. In […]
Read MoreOnline Safety – 24/05/22 – Discord
Discord is a popular voice and text chat tool that allows players to talk to each other in real time while they play games. Whilst it is extremely popular and an excellent tool if in the right hands, the app is aimed primarily at adults and does pose some potential risks for children. Using Discord, […]
Read MoreThe Big Sing
Congratulations to our fabulous choir who, on Monday 23rd May, joined 3 other schools at St James Church, Muswell Hill for a Platinum Jubilee Celebration Concert. The ethereal quality of St Catherine’s singing was magical as they opened the concert. The concert celebrated the life of Queen Elizabeth II, it included video, soloists and a […]
Read MoreOnline Safety – 17/05/22 – Deciphering the safety of apps
If you are ever feeling unsure about whether an app is suitable for your child, there are a number of strategies you can use to find out. If your child already uses the app, you could ask them to show you it and how it works. Alternatively, to check for yourself before giving your child […]
Read MoreOnline Safety – 10/05/22 – BeReal
BeReal is a social media app that has recently grown in popularity amongst teens and children. 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 […]
Read MoreOnline Safety – 05/05/22 Age Ratings
Age ratings are useful to help you decide what is appropriate for your child. It is important to remember that apps and games are rated differently to films and there is lots more to consider. Apps stores have classification systems but there are also developer’s recommendations and PEGI ratings and often, not all of these match […]
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