Dear Parents and Carers,
Welcome back to a new term!
Online Safety Newsletter September 2024_Newport PDF
Please find attached the latest free NJS Online Safety Newsletter. This month’s edition features the following topics:
- Social Media Algorithms – what are they, how they influence what you see on social media sites, what you need to know;
- WhatsApp chatlock / secret codes – how to lock chats / how to hide chats – what you need to know;
- Need app ideas? Internet Matters have curated a list of age-appropriate apps depending on what your aim is when your child is spending time online;
- Check in on an iPhone – On iOS 17, how to use check in to let others know when you have arrived at a destination;
- What is Snapchat? – advice and what to know;
- Discussing distressing news – an article to help you when discussing distressing news with your child;
- Family Quiz for Online Wellbeing Tips – The NSPCC have created a quiz that can be completed as a family to help you have discussions together and find out about the NSPCC’s top tips for positive online wellbeing.
That’s all this month.
If you require further information, please contact myself or Mrs Moody.
nicola.moody@taw.org.uk
andrew.butler@taw.org.uk
Kind regards,
Mr Butler
Year 3 Teacher
Computing Lead
Online Safety Coordinator