Dear Parents and Carers,

Online Safety Newsletter Primary July 2026

Please find attached the July edition of the NJS Online Safety Newsletter – the final one for this academic year. This month’s edition contains information and advice about the following topics:

• Social Media Ban for under 16s – what it is, what the Government’s position is and why, new rules.
• WhatsApp – Group chats, inappropriate content, location sharing, chat lock / secret code, screentime, Meta AI and Incognito chat.
• Livestreaming – what is it, what are the risks, how to help your child be safe.
• Netflix Playground – what is it, who is it for, additional info.
• Moving to Secondary School – Internet Matters have published a variety of resources to help with this tricky period of time.
• Screentime Balance over the Summer Holidays – Vodaphone and SWGfL have published advice on how to navigate common digital risks and tips on how to balance screentime.
• Instagram: New Supervision Tool – this tool allows parents to view the topics their children are engaging in.

That’s all for this year – as with every resource published here, please contact myself or Mrs Moody if you require further information.

Have a safe and restful Summer break!

Thank you for your continued support,

Mr Butler

Dear Parents and Carers,

Online Safety Newsletter Primary June 2026

Please find attached the latest Online Safety Newsletter. This month’s edition has information about the following topics:

• Pinterest – what to watch for and parental controls, including unsuitable content
• Online Scams – scammers can target you and your child on Social Media apps e.g.: Roblox, TikTok etc. Details include how to spot scams and what to do.
• Digital Footprints – what they are and how to be aware of the traces you leave on the Internet and protecting your privacy.
• Risks of Auto-Saving – auto-saving to camera roll and why you shouldn’t allow it / how to disable it in WhatsApp etc.
• “Retro – Photos with Friends” App – privacy and date access, groups chats, sharing images and what to be aware of.
• Storybooks and the games from BookTrust – online books to read for free and games to play.
• Emoji Meanings – hidden meanings of emojis your kids use
• Omoggle – adults only app with poor age checks and potential to contact strangers. Info and advice on safeguarding concerns with this app.

As always, please contact myself or Mrs Moody if you would like further information about any of the above.

Kind regards,

Mr Butler

Dear Parents and Carers,

Available for you to watch now is the latest Online Safety video from Knowsley City Learning Centres. The focus for this term’s session is very current and focusses on Live streaming and seeks to advise how to deal with this subject with your child. The link below should take you to the website to watch the video.

Online-safety-parent-carer-session-May-2026

Here is the link to the slides being discussed/shown:

Parents Online Safety Briefing May_26

Having watched it myself, and thinking as a parent, it does address some of the key issues faced by most parents, specifically about how to monitor smartphone use, risks and what type of content children are watching/being exposed to, when and how to talk to your child about their online habits and more.

If you are time poor, it is possible to speed up the video playback speed via clicking the ‘cog’ on the bottom right of the playback window, and I would recommend watching from at least the 29 minute-mark to the end. Gary Melia (the presenter) does take questions at the end, some of which are around the perennial question of ‘When should I introduce my child to a Smartphone’.

If you require any further information, please contact myself or Mrs Moody via the School Office.

Kind regards,

Mr Butler

Dear Parents and Carers,

This video provides a quick overview on group chats, potential  risks, dealing with peer pressure and using the blocking and reporting tools.

The link below will take you to the Main webpage that hosts all the online safety videos we post. Please click the link and scroll to the latest video, which is at the top of the list.

Group Chats Online Safety Video – May 2026

Thank you for your continued support,

Mr Butler