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App Awareness

10th February 2021A Hearn

‘Frog- What’s Up Friend’ is a free social media app aimed at young teens. The terms of service require children to be at least 13 years old to participate, but there are no restrictions in place to ensure this is enforced. Children can also connect to and use features of Snapchat within the app. It’s also possible to purchase in-app currency without asking for parental permission.

Common Sense Media give an excellent overview and they give the app a 15+ rating. It should be strongly discouraged for use by primary students.

Review of ‘Frog- What’s Up Friend’ app

Spring 2021

9th February 2021A Malone

Our amazing Acorns have been working super hard both at school and at home this term. Here are some of the fabulous things they have been doing.

Using our phonics to write the names of the animals in the story ‘Handa’s Surprise’

Mixing colours to explore and paint the fruits in the story ‘Handa’s Surprise’

Creating songs and dances, and playing instruments.

Working and playing together.

Exploring textures when making playdough.

Phonics and writing.

Exploring ways of making numbers, and problem solving.

Yoga and mindfulness

A winter nature hunt

Friendship and teamwork

Tricky word bingo!

Playing with our friends

Working hard at home!

Home learning

Having fun learning at home

Working Hard at Home!

9th February 2021Iona Johnson

This half term in Apples class we have been very busy learning at home! Well done to all our children and parents for trying so hard with their home learning. In Apples class we are always ready to take on a challenge. We have enjoyed getting creative at home and making musical instruments from what we can find in the house! Some of us have been busy baking yummy cakes and others have been keeping active with our parents.

Mental Health Parent and Carer Peer Support Group

9th February 2021A Hearn

Family Lockdown Guide

5th February 2021A Hearn

Google and Parent zone have published a family lockdown guide which is full of advice to help parents and carers support your child’s online safety during lockdown and make sure they know to be brave and speak to you if they’re unsure about anything they come across online.

It’s based on Be Internet Brave – a key part of Google and Parent Zone’s Be Internet Legends. Be Internet Legends is a programme that helps seven to 11-year-olds to become safer and more confident online.

The Family Lockdown Guide

E-Safety Week

5th February 2021A Hearn

Tuesday 9th February is Safer Internet Day which is a globally celebrated event. The theme this year is; ‘An internet we trust: exploring reliability in the online world’.

This year we will be exploring reliability online. The internet has an amazing range of information and opportunities online, but how do we separate fact from fiction? As a school, children will be be focusing on how we can know what to trust online, supporting them to question, challenge and change the online world. We will explore how influence, persuasion and manipulation can impact young people’s decisions, opinions and what they share online.

How can you support as parents and carers?

Digital Parenting by Vodaphone is a parents and carers guide to helping your family live a safe and happy digital life. There are lots of interesting articles including one about fake news and another on digital resources that boost mental health. Have a read, it is really informative:

Digital Parenting Magazine

This guide gives top tips on how to empower children to make smarter, informed choices to navigate their online world safely and gives suggestions on what conversations you can have with your children regarding each issue. Hope you find it helpful:

Critical Thinking Guide for Parents and Carers