Good Morning 

Lots of people around the UK have been watching the new Netflix release, Adolescence, and it has raised concerns regarding social media, emojis and the content that could be being accessed online by our young people. Lots of our children have mobile devices and access to the internet, so if you, like many parents especially after watching the recent release, have worries or concerns about the content, what it means, and how to keep your children safe online, I've attached some potentially helpful resources. Don't forget, most schools will have pastoral teams and specialist safeguarding teachers, as well as your local neighbourhood officers, who will be more than happy to help you if you have specific concerns or worries relating to your child's online social presence. If you can, having open and frank discussions with your children about who they speak to, what they talk about, who can see their location and the websites or apps they access can go a long way in making sure they keep safe, and a reminder to parents that most social media sites (including Snapchat and TikTok) have a minimum age of 13 before they can use the sites. 

Phone safety for your family | NSPCC Toolkit | Vodafone UK

Teaching Your Child about Internet & Online Safety | NSPCC

If you have concerns or worries about how someone has been communicating online, you can also report this to CEOP (Child Exploitation and Online Protection) - CEOP Safety Centre

Queensgate Neighbourhood team