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• Brand New Books!

  Tue 08 Apr 2025

  Thanks to the Haney SC of E Primary School PFA and other donations we now have some amazing new books! They are KS2 books that include fiction, non-fiction and books to support wellbeing. We cannot wait to read and enjoy them! Thank you. 

  

• Roblox Information

  Sat 15 Mar 2025

  On Wednesday, the Cyber Safe Families poster focused on Roblox. Since then, Roblox has made national headlines due to growing concerns about its safety. For more details, you can refer to the BBC's coverage - Roblox on BBC

• Safer Internet Day 2025

  Wed 12 Feb 2025

  Yesterday was Safer Internet Day (SID), a significant annual event celebrated in over 170 countries. This day highlights the importance of educating young people about staying safe online.

   

  This year's theme, ‘Too good to be true? Protecting yourself and others from scams online,’ focused on teaching young people how to identify and avoid scams, and highlighted who to talk to. The school took part in several special activities during the day.

  Scams can take many forms and target anyone, including young people. You may think that your child would be able to spot an online scammer, but the truth is that they are incredibly convincing and hard to spot. They often involve fake profiles and identities to target people. You may have heard this referred to as ‘catfishing.’ If your child has been targeted by a scam online and they have been made to do something that they didn’t want to, then they are not to blame, they are not in trouble, and support is available. We also talked about other scams, including pop-ups, gaming, telephone calls and 'pretend' friends.  Everything that was covered was included in last week’s Cyber Secure guide - Online Safety Page. 

   

  The key messages from the day were:

  1. The acronym SCAM (see below):

  2. The importance of talking to a 'trusted adult' about any online issues.

   

  For more information about this special event or other online safety information, please go to Homepage - UK Safer Internet Centre

   

  There are also some great videos for your children to watch at Safer Internet Day 2025: Teaching resources - BBC Teach

   

  How Parents Can Help: 

  • Have open conversations: Discuss the theme of Safer Internet Day and the importance of online safety with your children. Explain what online scams are and how they can protect themselves. 

  • Set clear rules: Establish guidelines for internet use, such as not sharing personal information, being cautious about clicking on links, and recognizing suspicious emails or messages. 

  • Use parental controls: Implement parental controls on devices and apps to monitor and limit your child's online activity, ensuring they access age-appropriate content. 

  • Be a role model: Demonstrate safe online behaviour yourself. Show your children how to verify the authenticity of websites and emails, and encourage them to ask for help if they encounter something suspicious. 

  • Explore resources together: Take advantage of the resources provided by the school and online platforms to learn more about online safety. Engage in activities and discussions as a family to reinforce the importance of staying safe online. 

   

  If you have any questions about this event or any other online safety issues, please feel free to come and have a chat.

   

  Mr Bundy

  

• New Uniform Shop

  Mon 03 Feb 2025

  We are pleased to announce we have a new outlet for our branded uniform here in Hanley Swan!

   

  Hanley Swan Primary School Uniform Shop can supply all compulsory and optional branded uniform and accessories.  All orders are online and can either be collected directly from them or the uniform can be delivered to school for collection from school.

   

  https://www.hspschoolshop.com/

  (Please copy the above and paste onto your browser for access)

• Visits

  Mon 09 Sep 2024

  We are now booking appointments for individual visits around school for parents and children due to start school in September 2025.  If you would like to visit us, please call the school office on 01684 310364 to book an appointment.

• Cyber Safe Families - Gambling

  Wed 26 Jun 2024

  Online gambling has become more prevalent over the years, with such practises widely advertised on social media and even incorporated into various apps and games. It’s growing easier for children and young people to come across opportunities to gamble online, putting parents at greater risk of financial loss or mental and emotional strain. 

  That said, there are steps you can take to keep these youngsters as safe as possible from the impacts of gambling, and our guide details these for you. At the same time, our expert points out the most significant risks posed to under-18s, to help you keep these damaging pitfalls to a minimum.

  

• Cyber Safe Families - Palworld

  Wed 12 Jun 2024

  Releasing in January 2024, Palworld took the gaming scene by storm, selling over five million copies in just three days. A new take on the survival genre – blending mechanics similar to games like Minecraft with the ability to catch and fight alongside creatures reminiscent of Pokémon – it saw plenty of coverage from game journalists and influencers alike.

   

  However, despite its lower age rating and popularity with young gamers, Palworld has been criticised for its reliance on shock humour – touching on topics including animal abuse and sweatshop labour – and as a game featuring online multiplayer, one can expect certain safety concerns to arise. The guide dives into the risks of Palworld, offering expert tips on how to safeguard children who simply want to enjoy the game.

  

• Cyber Safe Families - Pop Ups

  Wed 05 Jun 2024

  On the internet or on social media, it’s likely that you’ve come across the occasional pop-up – promising a great deal on some product or service, declaring that you’ve won some kind of prize, or making any other number of tempting claims. This marketing tactic has been around for almost 30 years and shows no signs of disappearing any time soon.

  Unfortunately, pop-up advertising carries with it various online safety risks, as we can never be certain where those links will take us or how legitimate their creators are. These ads can be especially risky for children and young people, who may not yet be able to look at such marketing with a critical eye. However, the free online safety guide will educate you on pop-ups, their associated risks, and how to safeguard yourself and young people from this phenomenon.

  

• Cyber Safe Families - Encouraging Healthy Friendships

  Wed 22 May 2024

  This free guide explores friendships between children and young people, offering advice on how to help them nurture healthy relationships with one another.

  

• Cyber Safe Families - Sharing Photos Online

  Wed 15 May 2024

  One of the more heartwarming, life-affirming aspects of social media is being able to share special moments in our children’s lives with family and friends: from the first day at school or blowing out birthday cake candles to smiling holiday selfies and cute Halloween costumes. Is there, however, such a thing as too much sharing – and can it actually put children in danger? 

   

  With potential risks such as accidentally displaying identifying details (images showing where a child lives or what school they go to, for example) and photos being seen and saved by strangers, perhaps we need to take a little more caution over what we post and where we post it. They guide runs through some safety considerations when sharing images.