Image of Online Safety: Roblox
21 Jan

Online Safety: Roblox

Roblox might be a favourite with kids, but its huge mix of user‑created worlds can sometimes expose them to things they’re not ready for. This week’s #WakeUpWednesday guide helps parents and educators understand the risks, set smarter controls and support children to enjoy Roblox more safely. Download your FREE copy here >> https://vist.ly/4nkg3

Image of Year 5 - Speak Out with the NSPCC
19 Jan

Year 5 - Speak Out with the NSPCC

Jan from the NSPCC (National Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children) visited Year 5 today about the different types of abuse that children may experience. The class talked about how to identify when abuse might happen, including the differences between bullying and cyberbullying. The key message about staying safe was to speak out to trusted adults about any concerns that children may have alongside using the Childline website and phone number 0800 1111.

Image of Online Safety-Digital Devices and Well-being
14 Jan

Online Safety-Digital Devices and Well-being

Digital devices are part of everyday life for young people but how do they really impact wellbeing? This week’s #WakeUpWednesday guide explores how screen use can affect sleep, emotional regulation, physical health, and online experiences, and why concerns about wellbeing are growing. Download your FREE copy here >> https://vist.ly/4mqjx

Image of Year 4 - Computing: Social Media
14 Jan

Year 4 - Computing: Social Media

This half term in Computing, the Year 4 class have been presented with a hypothetical scenario in which all social media has been removed from the Internet. Their task is to design their own social media platform, and in this week’s lesson the children were creating a web of ideas under different headings. They were also practising using the functions they have learned so far in the iSecure app. Each session also presents an online safety task so that the children are constantly being made aware of potential cyber dangers and how to avoid them.

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7 Jan

Essential Online Safety

Children and young people use the internet every day to learn, play, and connect, but the online world is not always safe. This weeks #WakeUpWednesday provides clear and practical advice to support safer and healthier digital habits, helping young people to make informed, secure choices when using technology. Download your FREE copy here >> https://vist.ly/4ku5z

Image of Year 5 - NSPCC
6 Jan

Year 5 - NSPCC

Today, we prepared for a future visit by the NSPCC by engaging in activities and discussions around the topic of how children can stay safe by speaking out about any concerns or worries they might have. We discussed the different ways that children can be harmed (e.g. emotional or physical bullying) and who the safe adults are that they can talk to inside and outside school.

Image of Online Safety: Electrical Safety and Devices
3 Dec

Online Safety: Electrical Safety and Devices

The festive season has arrived, and with more lights, decorations and gifts, it’s important to stay safe when plugging in extra electricals. This guide provides key information on electrical safety.

Image of Year 5 - Online Safety
1 Dec

Year 5 - Online Safety

We continued our exploration of the online world by discussing the popular computer game Roblox. The children’s talked about their experiences and we considered how to stay safe during multiplayer experiences, how best to deal with friend requests alongside the financial elements of robux online payments.

Image of Online Safety: Tik Tok
26 Nov

Online Safety: Tik Tok

TikTok is one of the world's favourite short-video apps but behind the dances and viral challenges are real risks; including inappropriate content, data misuse and addictive scrolling. Our latest guide uncovers TikTok’s hidden hazards and shares expert advice to help parents and educators keep the experience safe and positive. Because TikTok should be fun, not frightening. Download your FREE copy here >> https://vist.ly/4f2zf #WakeUpWednesday #WUW #TikTok

Image of Online Safety: Tracking Devices
19 Nov

Online Safety: Tracking Devices

Tracking devices were designed to help people find lost belongings, but they’ve also opened the door to worrying forms of misuse. This week’s #WakeUpWednesday explores how Bluetooth trackers like AirTags and SmartTags can be misused for stalking, bullying and invading young people’s privacy. Download your FREE copy here >> https://vist.ly/4f4u2

Image of Online Safety: AI-Generated Videos
12 Nov

Online Safety: AI-Generated Videos

Can you spot a fake video online? AI-generated clips are becoming so realistic they’re almost impossible to distinguish from the real thing. This week’s #WakeUpWednesday guide explains the dangers of deepfakes and shares practical tips to help young people stay safe. Download your FREE copy here >> https://vist.ly/4dxxe

Image of Year 5 - Online Safety
6 Nov

Year 5 - Online Safety

After class worship, we spent some time discussing how to stay safe online. We discussed why children should not share personal information online and how to respond to seeing or hearing unpleasant words or images. I talked about the trusted adults in their lives that they can always talk to for help and advice, including family members and staff at school. The children shared their experiences of being online.