Image of Online Safety: Guiding young voices to make a difference
5 Nov

Online Safety: Guiding young voices to make a difference

Helping young people find their voice. It’s Anti-Bullying Week – our latest #WakeUpWednesday guide shares practical tips for adults to empower children to speak up, support others and stand against bullying. Download your FREE copy here >> https://vist.ly/4cxk6

Image of Year 5 - Online Safety
22 Oct

Year 5 - Online Safety

Over the last two weeks, Year 5 have considered the risks of age inappropriate content and the role that social media, gaming, streaming and adverts can play in exposing children to unsuitable and upsetting content. We have also explored horror video games in relation to Halloween and how children should be aware of jump scares, violent content and potential online interactions while experiencing such content.

Image of Online Safety: Fortnite
22 Oct

Online Safety: Fortnite

Still top of the leaderboard. Fortnite’s newest season adds fresh content – and fresh risks. From spending to screen time, our #WakeUpWednesday guide has the #OnlineSafety tips every parent and carer should know. Download your FREE copy here >> https://vist.ly/4bakm

Image of Year 3- Online Safety- Investigating conspiracy theories
16 Oct

Year 3- Online Safety- Investigating conspiracy theories

Today, our Year 3 class explored the important online safety poster about conspiracy theories. We discussed the importance of being critical thinkers online, questioning what they see, hear, and read, and verifying information from trusted sources. We also talked about how some information online might not be true and how to recognise and avoid misinformation. This is a crucial step in helping them navigate the digital world safely and responsibly.

Image of Year 6 - E-Safety - Memes
15 Oct

Year 6 - E-Safety - Memes

This week in Year 6, our E-Safety session focused on the dangers of memes online. The children discussed how memes can sometimes be used to spread unkind messages or misinformation and explored ways to stay safe, respectful and responsible when sharing or viewing content on the internet.

Image of Online Safety: Memes
15 Oct

Online Safety: Memes

More than just a meme! This week’s #WakeUpWednesday guide unpacks the risks behind meme culture, from misinformation to mockery and how adults can help young people scroll safely. Download your FREE copy here >> https://vist.ly/4agin

Image of Year 3- Computing- Making our own podcast
15 Oct

Year 3- Computing- Making our own podcast

In today's computing lesson, Year 3 focused on online platforms like YouTube and learned about creating a contents page for a podcast. The children analysed different examples from various users to see what makes a good one. A big part of the lesson was protecting our identity online, because a channel can combine many forms of communication, including a written description, links to other sites, and even videos about ourselves.

Image of Online Safety: Dealing with traumatic and challenging events
8 Oct

Online Safety: Dealing with traumatic and challenging events

Support children through adversity. This week’s #WakeUpWednesday guide offers compassionate advice to help young people navigate traumatic and challenging events. Download your FREE copy here: https://vist.ly/49nng

Image of Online Safety: EA Sports FC 26
1 Oct

Online Safety: EA Sports FC 26

Kick-off caution! EA FC 26 brings back all the footballing fun – but with potential #OnlineSafety concerns around voice chat, in-game purchases and scams, our #WakeUpWednesday guide gives trusted adults the full picture. Download your FREE copy here https://vist.ly/48tux

Image of Online Safety: Youth Violence
24 Sep

Online Safety: Youth Violence

1 in 4 young people in the UK are affected by youth violence – our #WakeUpWednesday guide with advice from the Ben Kinsella Trust offers expert advice to help parents and teachers keep children safe. Download your FREE copy here https://vist.ly/47wwn

Image of Online Safety: Snapchat
17 Sep

Online Safety: Snapchat

Are you up to date on Snapchat risks? Our updated #WakeUpWednesday guide explores the latest risks on Snapchat – including sextortion, AI chatbots and spending pressure from new paid features. Download your FREE copy here https://vist.ly/473r2

Image of Online Safety: Conspiracy Theories
10 Sep

Online Safety: Conspiracy Theories

What’s the real story? This week’s #WakeUpWednesday guide investigates the online spread of conspiracy theories, the safeguarding harms they pose, and how to help young people steer clear of harmful beliefs and misinformation. Download your FREE copy here- https://vist.ly/469kj #OnlineSafety #CriticalThinking