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Online Safety Guide for Parents: Smart Devices in the Home
With more smart speakers, digital assistants and internet-connected gadgets appearing in our homes, it’s never been more important for parents and carers to understand how to keep their families safe. While smart devices can make life easier, they also bring risks such as hacking, data access and unwanted connections to your home network. Our new […]
Wake Up Wednesday: Screen Addiction
In today’s digital world, screens are everywhere – from smartphones and tablets to TVs and games consoles. While technology plays a huge part in children’s learning and social lives, too much screen time can have a negative impact on their wellbeing, sleep, and relationships. Our latest Online Safety Guide for Parents and Carers focuses on […]
Online Safety Guide for Parents: Do Video Games Cause Violent Behaviour?
Video games are a big part of many children’s lives, and it’s natural for parents and carers to have questions about how they might affect behaviour. You may have heard worries about violent games making young people more aggressive — but what does the research really say? Our latest Online Safety Guide for Parents and […]
Grand Theft Auto: Online Safety Guide for Parents
Keeping children safe while gaming is more important than ever. Grand Theft Auto (GTA) is a popular game, but it contains content that may not be suitable for younger players, including violence, strong language, and online interactions. Our new Online Safety Guide for Parents explains what GTA is, the potential risks, and practical steps you […]
Snapchat – Online Safety Guide
Helping children stay safe online is more important than ever. Snapchat is a popular social media app that lets users send photos, videos and messages that disappear after being viewed. While it can be a fun way for young people to chat and share moments with friends, there are also some risks that parents and […]
National Online Safety – App Store
🔒 Online Safety Guide for Parents: The App Store 🔒 Keeping children safe online is more important than ever. With millions of apps available to download, it’s vital for parents and carers to understand the potential risks linked to the App Store – from inappropriate content and in-app purchases to fake or unsafe apps. Our […]
What Parents & Educators Need to Know about Age Ratings
This week’s Wake Up Wednesday guide from National College focuses on age ratings and why they are so important for keeping children safe online. Age ratings help parents and carers understand whether apps, games, and platforms are suitable for their child, protecting them from content that may be harmful or inappropriate. The guide explains what […]
Let’s Talk About Sleep!
We know how important a good night’s sleep is for children’s wellbeing, learning, and development. To help support families, our Occupational Therapist, Julie, has put together a helpful presentation with practical tips and strategies to encourage healthy sleep routines. The presentation covers ideas you can try at home to create a calming bedtime environment and […]
Online Grooming Safety Guide
Online Grooming is when someone befriends and builds an emotional relationship with a child and communicates with them through the internet with the intent to commit a sexual offence. This type of victimisation can take place across any platform; from social media and messaging apps to online gaming and live streaming. Often it involves young […]
National Online Safety – Online Challenges
This week’s Online Safety Guide is all about Online Challenges. While many challenges may seem fun or harmless, some are designed to cause harm or pressure children into risky behaviour. This guide for parents and carers explains: Let’s work together to keep our learners safe, confident, and informed online.