Useful Digital Links
In this section, we will be adding useful web links and guides to support you and your child with their digital learning. Should you have any queries please do not hesitate to contact the school.
With Christmas fast approaching and the likelihood that children will ask for IT-related equipment, Parentzone has devised some new videos and links to support parents and carers. They have aimed the content at young teens, but as we all know, in our ever-evolving world, primary-aged children can also be affected by the same issues. Parentzone acknowledges that how we use the internet is constantly changing. The following information has been taken from their website. The areas they have explored include:
Taking control of your virtual world -Personal boundary settings in virtual environments are important so teens/children can have control over their online experience.
Working together -Discover the tools that make it easier for teens to explore virtual environments with support from parents.
Having those awkward conversations -Sometimes parents need a little help feeling comfortable with a new online platform. Here's how to approach it.
Parentzone has also included useful links for parents and children/teens. For all this information and more please visit: https://parentzone.org.uk/realitycheck
Advice for parents, carers and children from HWB.
How to access Teams.
Here is a message from the Schools Liaison Officer for South Wales Police. Please find attached useful information for you to have an understanding around the ages of certain APPS used by children today. Also find the information provided by CeOp around parental controls.
You have all been Internet Legends!
Internet Safety During Lockdown
Please find below some guidance and resources to support you and your family with staying safe online, in particular during lockdown.
Safer Internet Day
Assessing Online Content and Interactions – Let’s Get Digitally Savvy!
Can you tell when something is a scam online? Can you tell the difference between opinion and fact online? Do you know how to assess websites? Can you spot manipulative behaviour online? Are you able to tell when something is an advertisement online? Do you know where to go to report online concerns?
As part of Safer Internet Day on the 9th of February 2021, WISE KIDS is hosting 2 online interactive workshops which will also feature guest panellists. These workshops will explore how we assess online content and interactions, and the knowledge, digital literacy and resilience we need so we don’t get tricked online.
So come along, to learn more!
Workshop 1 (4pm-5.15pm) is for young people aged 13+ attending with their supervising teacher/youth worker who must complete this registration form: https://forms.gle/E22g6gQ82kAQQ1nv5
Workshop 2 (5.30pm-6.45pm) is for adults (parents/carers/professionals) who must complete this registration form: https://forms.gle/UH5y87o187okfmv47
Both workshops will be facilitated by Dr Sangeet Bhullar from WISE KIDS and will also feature guest panellist Dr Huw Davies (Lecturer in Digital Education at Edinburgh university), Mrs Josephine Farag from Cardiff High School, Mrs Julia Willis and Miss Ceri John from Cross Ash Primary, Mrs Becki Bawler from Risca Comprehensive School, Ms Sian Northey from the Parent Network, Mr Dayle Luce from Cardiff Youth Service and Ms Parven Kaur from Kids n Clicks.
Parent Zone have devised a new app called Ollee. Ollee is a digital friend for children aged 8-11, created by Parent Zone and funded by BBC Children in Need’s A Million & Me initiative, which aims to make a difference to children’s emotional wellbeing. It’s designed to help children reflect on how they feel and to process their experiences with the support and help of their parents and carers – and it does this by offering them advice about a range of subjects: school, family, friends, their body, the internet and the world. For further information and to try Ollee free, please visit: https://app.ollee.org.uk/#/welcome
How to access HWB using a Play Station or Xbox.
