Safeguarding - Online safety | Pelsall Village School

We have received notification of an extremely distressing suicide video that is being aired on several popular social media platforms but secreted within what appears to be child friendly videos. Please be vigilant when your children are using social media.

We have received a notification to advise parent/carers of the following: Please be aware of 'Rick & Morty' that is available on You Tube. Although it presents as a cartoon it is made for adult viewing and is not suitable for children due to its' adult themed content.

Please be aware of the following Apps:

X ROBLOX There is a risk of stranger danger and adult content through the online message availability.

* YOTI Verified by the National Crime agency as legitimate. This app allows users to delete any unwanted images from the internet.

Please find below a set of links and resources for Online Safety for parents:

Thinkuknow Thinkuknow: keeping your child safe online while they are off school

Home activity packs for ages 4-5 Simple 15 minute activities to do with your child

Home activity packs for ages 5-7 Simple 15 minute activities to do with your child

Home activity packs for ages 8-10 Simple 15 minute activities to do with your child

Home activity packs for ages 11-13 Simple 15 minute activities to do with your child

London Grid for Learning ONLINE SAFETY & SAFEGUARDING

Net-aware Your guide to social networks, apps and games.

Parent info Help and advice for families in a digital world Parent Info is a collaboration between Parent Zone and NCA-CEOP, providing support and guidance for parents from leading experts and organisations.

UK Safer Internet Centre Tips, advice, guides and resources to help keep your child safe online.

Reporting abuse - Child Exploitation and Online Protection Command (CEOP) CEOP is here to keep children safe from sexual abuse and grooming online.

Childline - 0800 1111 A free, private and confidential service where you can be you. Whatever your worry, whenever you need help.

Think u Know Thinkuknow is an education programme from the National Crime Agency’s CEOP Command.

Digital Parenting magazine download Looking for a way to start that all-important conversation about social media, gaming and other online activities with your son or daughter?

Get Safe Online Get Safe Online is the UK’s leading source of unbiased, factual and easy-to-understand information on online safety.

Childnet - Parent and carers Whether you’re puzzled by parental controls or would like to know more about gaming, this section can help.

Common Sense Media Common Sense is the leading independent nonprofit organization dedicated to helping kids thrive in a world of media and technology.

Internet Matters We’re a not-for-profit organisation that has a simple purpose – to help keep children safe in the digital world.

Snapchat Guide Snap Chat Guide for parents

Chat guide Got a child who uses What's app or chat rooms? Check this out...

Internet Matters Parental Control Guide Including how-to guides to setting up the controls on the major networks, devices, services and entertainment providers in your home.