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• Wake Up Wednesdays

  Wed 19 Jan 2022

  The internet is an ever-growing entity that can sometimes be difficult to keep on top of. Without the correct Parental Control settings, age-inappropriate content can be easily accessed through a variety of online mediums. Apps such as TikTok, Snapchat, Instagram and Twitter can make accessing such content easier than ever. Social media platforms allow users to post, share and comment on each others’ content, which may not have been flagged by the time that your child is exposed to it. Additional Parental Control settings mean that your child will not be able to access selected content on these platforms accidentally.

  Gaming is another form of entertainment that may be problematic if not monitored properly. Many popular titles have a higher rating due to their use of violence or horror. The outset of a game may seem harmless, but as children progress through the game it may unlock content that simply isn’t tailored to their age group.

  Streaming platforms, such as Netflix or Amazon Prime, can be informative and interesting when used as they were intended. However, they cannot always determine the age of the person viewing at that moment. Some streaming services offer the opportunity to create a ‘child-friendly’ profile, meaning that they are only offered films or TV shows that are appropriate for children.

   

  National Online Safety have set up the #WakeUpWednesday campaign to provide expert advice on online risks, particularly on new and developing platforms. They release a brand new guide every Wednesday. The image below is from this week’s #WakeUpWednesday, which focuses on ‘Age-Inappropriate Content’. 

  To access these guides, please follow the link to one of our Internet safety pages - Parent Guides | Hanley Swan St Gabriel's with St Mary's CofE Primary School (secure-primarysite.net)

  

• Reception places 2021 - 1 place available

  Mon 28 Jun 2021

  We unexpectedly have 1 place available for reception intake in September.  If you would like to apply for this place or you require any additional information please call the school office on 01684 310364.

• School Starters 2021

  Mon 21 Jun 2021

  Mr Bundy has recently sent an email to the families of pupils starting school in September 2021. On this email is an opportunity to meet with him online to discuss starting school. If you have not received this email, then please let the school office know ASAP. Many thanks.

• Reception places 2021

  Tue 20 Apr 2021

  We have 1 place left for Reception intake 2021.  If you are interested in this place please either call the school office on 01684 310364 or email office@hanleyswanps.org.uk - The place has now been allocated.

• New Online Safety Family Activity Packs

  Thu 12 Nov 2020

  ‘Think You Know’ have updated their Family Activity Packs to help you better support your child with online safety. 

  
  Each of these family activity sheets have a selection of short conversation starters, practical tips and fun tasks to do as a family. They are well worth a look.

   

  To access them please go to Think You Know.

• Hope Church Family online

  Mon 11 May 2020

  The Hope Church family have been very busy creating online content for us to watch and engage with during the lockdown. If you follow the link to our Collective Worship page you will be able to join in with a very special Collective Worship led by Barry, and on the Open the Book page you can see a retelling of The Emmaus Road Trip.

   

  Our Collective Worship Page

• Think U Know Online Safety Update

  Tue 05 May 2020

  Think U Know have updated their online learning at home resources for each year group. Please take a look and share with your family.

   

  Online Safety at Home

• Internet Matters Safety

  Thu 02 Apr 2020

  We fully understand the important part technology plays in home life and learning at the moment. Please remember there are a number of safety, safeguarding and well being issues surrounding technology use at home.

   

  Internet matters have updated their site with new advice and resources to support parents at home, please take a look.

• A Love Song to the World shared by Charlie B

  Mon 30 Mar 2020

  In this very strange time it is lovely that people are still finding happiness and enjoyment. We received a fabulous email from Charlie B this morning, it is a video that he would like shared. So here it is...

   

  A Love Song to the World

   

  Thank you Charlie!

   

  Can you create a poster, video, picture of 5 things that you are grateful for. Email your work to

  HSP-teacher@huet.org.uk and I will create a page based on the lovely things that we are grateful for. 

   

   

   

• Home Learning, Information & support

  Thu 19 Mar 2020

  We have created a new page on the website to pull together support and information into one place.

   

  The page is under the ‘Parents’ tab and is called Home Learning Support. 
   

  Please take a look and return regularly to keep up to date with support, ideas and activities.