Social media can sometimes have a negative impact upon the #MentalHealth of our children, so it’s important that we as adults are alert to the dangers. 💭 Our latest online risks feature evaluates the support we can provide and assesses the hazards >> bit.ly/3epPTPF

New education video for 6-9 year olds – being SMART with a heart online bit.ly/36C0UL7

Moving to high school can feel quite daunting, we have produced a video to give you an insight into our fabulous school vimeo.com/427401522 Ellison Primary Academy Sun Academy Bradwell Hempstalls Primary Bursley Academy

Warnings are recirculating about online suicide challenge games which previously have been found to be fake. In order to stop panic and harm from these challenges the key things to do are: stay calm, do your research, and avoid naming specific challenges: bit.ly/32uXDgu

Increased screen time during #Lockdown may have triggered an upsurge in children sending sexually explicit messages online 📱 These can be sent for numerous reasons, which is why we’re focusing on ‘What is Sexting?’ in our latest online risks feature >>hubs.ly/H0sJVxS0

We’re dropping some ‘Intel’ 🎖️🎮 Launched by Activision in 2020 and boasting over 50 million players, Call of Duty: Warzone is the focus of this week’s #WakeUpWednesday. Check out our #OnlineSafety guidance and handy tips for parents here >> hubs.ly/H0sRvkS0

Throughout lockdown, scammers have been preying on #COVID19 fears in order to exploit individuals for financial gain 🕵️ In our latest online risks feature, we’re focusing on the ‘Dark Web’ and how we can educate our children on the dangers it poses >> hubs.ly/H0s-dGQ0

Virtual treasure but at a real price 🎁💰 This week's #WakeUpWednesday looks at ‘Loot Boxes & Skin Betting’; creating a chance for children to enhance their gaming experience but with financial risks! See our #OnlineSafety tips for parents/carers here >> hubs.ly/H0t33vd0

Epic Games' #Fortnite has been banned from the Google Play Store & Apple App Store over in-app purchases and 'V Bucks'. But as a parent/carer what do you need to know about Fortnite? See our latest guide on the popular game >> hubs.ly/H0tF2fc0

It’s Triller time 🕺📱Our #WakeUpWednesday focus this week is TRILLER, the latest video sharing app on the market with over 250 million downloads worldwide from users. Check out our latest #OnlineSafety guide with handy tips for parents/carers here >> hubs.ly/H0vr9_20

Advice for parents - what to do if your child sees something upsetting online. There are videos online today that may be causing worry or upset, but always remember the advice in this article if you have a concern bit.ly/2AoJLbm

Calling all prospective parents 📢 Please find below the link to a video that we have put together to give you an insight into our values and ethos youtu.be/yqFSYXwHfEI Enjoy!

Rapid Covid-19 tests will be available in Burton from 2nd to 12th January. Bradwell Lodge Community Centre, Newcastle-under-Lyme - ST5 8PS 9AM – 4:30PM 180 places are available each day, but must be booked in advance here: buff.ly/3kUgtng #Staffordshire #coronavirus

We’re all looking forward to being able to spend quality time with friends and family. #dontgiveupnow. The virus needs to stay under control. Stick to the guidelines and get tested twice a week. bit.ly/31aEBdG #doingourbit

Exercise is one of the most important things to keep your brain and your body happy and healthy. If you're looking to start exercising more for #NationalWalkingMonth, or you don't know where to start, support is available on our online health app finder - staffordshire.gov.uk/appfinder

It's time to lock down your phones! 🔒 This #WakeUpWednesday, our guides show you how smartphones’ parental controls can help defend against one of the biggest #OnlineSafety risks – the threat to privacy! 🕵 Desktop: hubs.ly/H0PqZnt0 Download app: hubs.ly/H0PqYz-0

An early morning for (most) of the boys today. The girls still haven't woken up 😴😴😴

🚨 New Page for #SaferInternetDay 🚨 We have put together Top Tips for parents and carers to talk about with their children who are under 11. #PlayYourPart - it's never too early to talk about life online. 👇 saferinternet.org.uk/safer-internet…

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