E-safety - 10 Tips For Parents Regarding E-safety And Screen Time Management
Rapidly evolving technology makes life easier in many ways, but it also means that today's parents need to have a thorough understanding of cyber safety, the effects of excessive screen time on children’s health and well-being and an understanding of how to achieve a healthy balance of on-line and off-line activities. At school we have systems in place to filter and moderate pupils’ internet usage and we have a programme of education, support and guidance for our pupils to help them stay safe and make good choices in their digital world. Outside school, younger pupils and teenagers are particularly vulnerable to online threats and the allure of social media, on-line games and apps which are all designed to capture their attention and focus.
The following 10 tips are given to help parents negotiate the digital world that our children live in and there are many inserted hyperlinks which you can follow for more information and guidance. Read more...
