With Christmas just around the corner, the holiday period is a great time to take stock of the devices they have (plus any new Christmas devices) and ensure they are set up correctly with any parental features you feel are appropriate for your child.

One frustrating issue is that the available features and how you set devices up differ, so to help parents Internet Matters have really good, non-techie guides which you can follow as part of their ABC Checklist. ABC stands for: 

• A - Activate parental controls.
• B - Balance screen time.
• C - Check and chat.
You can find a full explanation, set up guides and excellent advice  - https://www.internetmatters.org/resources/abc-online-safety-checklist/ 

Please take a moment to read the final update of the term from the Headteacher.

This features information about the non-uniform day on Friday, and an update on events that have taken place this half term.

We wish you all an enjoyable and peaceful holiday.

For Parents – Beware of Online Shopping Scams

With Christmas and seasonal sales approaching, online fraud is on the rise. Every year, hundreds of thousands of people in the UK fall victim to purchase scams.

 Top Tips to Stay Safe:

• Check legitimacy: If you see an ad on social media, open the link in an external browser and look for company details. No address, no phone number, and only a web form? That’s a red flag.
• Look for reviews: Genuine sites usually have mixed reviews. Perfect reviews or none at all can indicate a scam.
• Use trusted resources: https://www.getsafeonline.org

 If something feels off, don’t buy. It’s better to miss a bargain than lose your money.

Hayley Yates

Assistant Headteacher & Designated Safeguarding Lead