SAFEGUARDING NOTIFICATION
SAFEGUARDING NOTICE:
Dear Parents/Carers,
There is a very sinister app currently in circulation.
The app targets children through Whats App, You Tub and other social media sites. The app appears to set challenges for the children which then become more and more sinister and can encourage children to self-harm. The app has also been linked to child suicide. Please be extra vigilant with your children around what they are accessing online and encourage them to share any concerns they have with you immediately. Please see attached information sheet regarding the app. Advice to schools currently from our local Safeguarding Children Board, is not to discuss the app with the children drectly as this advertises and may sensationalise the app - inviting curiosity from the children. If individual chidren do approach staff with concerns of this nature we will of course address these individually. Please see the information leaflet attached with further information.
If you need any further advice on keeping yur child safe online, please see the links in our Safeguarding and E Safety tabs on the website which will direct you to further information.
Thank you.