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.

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