This week we are marking Safer Internet Day (Tuesday February 8th) with an assembly for all students from Mrs Toogood and some other activities in Computing lessons for students in Years 7-9. Safer Internet Day is a global campaign to promote the safe use and responsible use of technology , which calls on young people, parents, carers, teachers, social workers, law enforcement, companies, policymakers and more to join together in helping to create a better internet.

The title of this year's campaign is 'All Fun and Games? Exploring respect and relationships online'.

To supplement the work we are doing with our students in school, from Tuesday we are posting some selected links aimed at parents to help you navigate the tricky waters of the online world with your child. We hope you find them useful.

Tuesday - 11-13 or 14-16 Think You Know? Age related guidance from a well trusted organisation.

Wednesday - Ask the Awkward - really engaging and watchable short films about how to open up discussions with young people about online use

Thursday - WARNING - this video from the Internet Watch Foundation might be too disturbing for some young people or perhaps, might be the message they need to hear - parent preview definitely recommended.

Friday - Ask the Awkward - a series of fact sheets to help with talking to young people about their on-line use and staying safe