Online Safety Newsletter May 2023

This month's magazine is all about Fortnite. There is a huge amount of guidance on this gaming platform. The newsletter has help section for parents and it explains what to look out for to keep children safe when using this. 

Online Safety Newsletter February 2023

This month's magazine is all about safer internet day. There is a huge amount of information to read and share. 

Online Safety Newsletter January 2023

This month's magazine has a great article all about Minecraft. This is a popular game and this is full of useful e-safety information related to Minecraft.

Online Safety Newsletter October 2022

This month's magazine has two interesting articles on Snapchat and the social media app Bereal. The articles give safety advice and how best to use the apps so children and users are as safe as possible. 

Online Safety Newsletter September 2022

Here is our latest E-safety magazine update. This month's Newsletter contains a lot of information about Instagram and how to make sure the privacy settings are correct. There is also useful information about how to set up supervision on Instagram so you can check on what is being done on that account.  

Online Safety Newsletter June 2022

Here is our latest E-safety magazine update. This month's Newsletter contains a lot of information about video games such as Minecraft, Call of Duty and Grand Theft Auto. If you are unsure about these games then please read these articles as there is a lot of information and guidance which could be really helpful. 

Online Safety Newsletter May 2022

Here is our latest E-safety magazine update. There is a lot of information and helpful guidance on social media, Tik Toq, interactive stories and puzzles, pop - ups and online safety. 

Online Safety Newsletter April 2022

Here is our latest E-safety magazine update. There is an interesting article on top Youtubers and how to further support children with the media coverage around events in the Ukraine.

Online news safety letter March 2022

This month's news letter is really helpful if you are interested in smart watches and fitness trackers. There is a very good news article about Poppy Playtime which involves 'Huggy Wuggy' as well as further information on safe websites and educational websites to help your children with maths. 

Online Safety Newsletter February 2022

Here is our latest Online Safety Newsletter. It has a lot of useful information about new Social Media platforms such as Yubo and Discord. These guides will be helpful for anyone who is unsure about social media platforms and how they should be used safely. 

St Richard's E-safety message about Snapchat Term 3 2022

Here is another great guide this time it is about Snapchat. If you are not sure about this app, have a look at this guide to find out as much information as possible. 

St Richard's E-safety message Term 3 2022

Here is an excellent poster which will given you lots of advice on INSTAGRAM. If you are unsure about this app then please have look at this poster and it should help you. 

St Richard's E-safety Term 1 and 2 2021.

Here is an excellent guide for parents on how to use TikTok. This has been highlighted on our Facebook page as well. 

St Richard's E-safety Term 1 2021

Here is an excellent guide on this tricky T.V. program. This program has proved a popular topic of conversation amongst young people and for anyone who is unsure please read this to help you make the right decision for your children.  

Always be careful when you are using the internet. It can help you to keep in touch with your friends and help your education – but it can also cause harm – to you and to others.

Remember help is always available at school if you are having any problems online.

Don’t be afraid to talk to your teacher or another adult at school.

If you or anyone you know is worried about Child Exploitation, Online Protection or anything related to Internet safety please click the link below which will take you to the CEOP reporting website:

Helpful links to look at with your family

Tips for staying safe online:

· Make sure you keep new online friends strictly online. If someone you don't know asks to be your online friend you must ensure an adult knows about it.

· Know how to use the CEOP Button and how to report it to the CEOP Centre if you are concerned about someone’s online behaviour towards you.