Coronavirus Specific Advice

KGGS Online Safety Newsletter

Guide to Social Media Platforms

RCPCH - Screen Time Fact Sheet for Parents

Sexting - YouTube Short Clip from the LSCB

Dan Hawbrook has produced his third short YouTube clip, this time focusing on Sexting. This clip gives parents and professionals the information they need on this subject and signposts onto other useful sources of information. We would recommend this clip is placed on school websites and used appropriately with parents.

This and other clips are on the LSCB YouTube channel and can be accessed via this link

Children's Lack of Sleep Linked to Overuse of Devices

The Guardian analysed data from NHS Digital, the national information and technology partner to the health and social care system in England, revealing that admissions with a primary diagnosis of sleep disorder among those aged 16 and under has risen from 6,520 in 2012-13 to 9,429 last year. Read the full article below:

• "Children's lack of sleep is 'hidden health crisis', experts say" (LINK)

Online Safety - Useful Links

Online Safety - Live Streaming

Child Sexual Exploitation - Checklist for Parents

It is vital that parents play a role in identifying if their child may be a victim of CSE. This checklist will help them become aware of some of the signs to look for.

• CSE Parent Checklist (PDF)

Social Media Privacy and Blocking Advice

Simplified Social Media Terms and Conditions

Below is a list of simplified T&Cs for various social media tools. These are essentially distilled versions of pages and pages of legalese, turning them into easily digestible advice.

• Facebook (PDF)
• Instagram (PDF)
• SnapChat (PDF)
• WhatsApp (PDF)
• YouTube (PDF)