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Dear Colleague,
On the internet... (Childnet)
'On the internet' is a learning-to-read book for children aged 4 and above. The large, bright illustrations show all the different ways that the internet can be used for.
Find On the internet here: https://www.childnet.com/resources/a-learning-to-read-book
Other Childnet books for younger children include:
Smartie the Penguin (3 to 7 year olds)
https://www.childnet.com/resources/smartie-the-penguin
Digiduck's Big Decision (3 to 7 year olds)
https://www.childnet.com/resources/digiduck-stories
Step Up, Speak Up! (Childnet)
Almost half of 13-17 year olds have witnessed their peers editing photos of someone to make them sexual e.g. placing sexual emojis over them or adding different faces to pornographic images.
A practical campaign toolkit to address the issue of online sexual harassment amongst young people aged 13 – 17 years.
Online sexual harassment is unwanted sexual conduct on any digital platform and it is recognised as a form of sexual violence. It encompasses a wide range of behaviours that use digital content (images, videos, posts, messages, pages) on a variety of different platforms (private or public).
This toolkit specifically focuses on peer-to-peer online sexual harassment taking place between young people.
Step Up, Speak Up! includes a range of resources for young people and the professionals who work with them, including teachers, pastoral teams, senior school leadership and police forces.
Further details can be found here: https://www.childnet.com/resources/step-up-speak-up
Social Media and Cyber-advice Posters (PDSC/ChildSafeVPN)
Police Digital Security Centre (PDSC) is a not-for-profit organisation, owned by the police, who believe that the majority of cyber crime can be prevented by taking a few simple steps.
PDSC partners, ChildsafeVPN has created a set of useful infographics about cyber-safety aspects of the main apps and sites that young people may come across.
The posters are particularly useful for sharing with parents.
You can download the posters here: https://www.policedsc.com/security-advice/safeguarding
How to transition to the Covid-19 ‘New Normal’ (Beacon House) ONLINE CPD FREE FOR APRIL /MAY 2021
The impact of Covid-19 on individuals, community and culture within Education is unprecedented and profound.
All those in Education face complex personal and professional challenges over the coming months and years as we all adapt to the ‘New Normal’. Beacon House believe that this opens the door to an opportunity for collaboration, learning, reflection and adaptability. Through this, we can become wiser and stronger than ever before.
For April and May 2021, Beacon House are making this 3-hour seminar available without cost.
Learning Aims
This seminar will cover:
- The impact of Covid-19 on all pupils with a special focus on trauma, loss and transition
- The additional impact of Covid-19 on vulnerable pupils, particularly those with earlier trauma and attachment disruptions
- Principles of engagement – how all staff can relate to pupils in a way which enables them to engage with learning and relationships.
- Practical strategies – what all staff can do to support pupils transition back into the school environment, and begin to thrive again
- The module will also include a range of bespoke resources
Find out more and book your place here: https://beaconhouse.org.uk/training/how-to-transition-to-the-covid-19-new-normal-3-hours/
YoungMinds Crisis Messenger
The YoungMinds Crisis Messenger text service provides free, 24/7 crisis support across the UK. If you are experiencing a mental health crisis and need support, you can text YM to 85258.
We know that finding the right support is important, especially if you need someone to talk to right now. We aim to connect every texter to a trained volunteer promptly to provide crisis help. They will listen to you and help you think more clearly, enabling you to know that you can take the next step to feeling better.
It is free and confidential to text our service from the following major networks:
EE, O2, Three and Vodafone.
These include - BT Mobile, Tesco Mobile, Virgin Mobile, iD Mobile, Sky, Telecom Plus, Lebara and GiffGaff. Some Android phones issue a warning that you will be charged for texting us, provided you are on one of these networks this warning is incorrect and you will not be charged. If you text us from a network that is not on this list there is a possibility that you may be charged for the messages and that they may appear on your bill, this is because some networks do not provide the capability to message short codes.
For more information: https://youngminds.org.uk/find-help/get-urgent-help/youngminds-crisis-messenger/#youngminds-crisis-messenger
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Child Safeguarding Toolkit (Sutton Local Safeguarding Children Partnership)
The London Borough of Sutton LSCP has created an excellent website dedicated to make learning from serious child safeguarding incidents more accessible to everyone who has a role to play to safeguard children and young people. The content draws on 10 key principles that came out of a reflective learning event with safeguarding partners and schools.
There is a wealth of material to be used for individual learning and group CPD events. Topics include:
- 10 Principles
- Key Serious Case Review Themes
- An e-learning module
- Training Resources
- Partnership Resources
The toolkit can be found here: https://www.childsafeguardingtoolkit.org.uk/
Fast-thinking teen on TikTok saved a boy's life (BBC News)
We're always warning of the danger of social media, so it was refreshing to read of 13-year old Casden Cotnoir of Virginia, USA. Trent Jarrett, 12, was streaming his quad bike ride on TikTok when he crashed. Hearing Trent screaming out his grandparents' phone number after the screen had gone blank, Caden called them up, and Trent was rescued with only minor cuts and bruises.
"All of a sudden his phone goes kind of blank, you can see a little bit of light and you can just hear him yelling for help," Caden told WMUR-TV.
Full story: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-56660702
Forthcoming Seminars
Advanced Safeguarding for DSLs
ONLINE Tuesday, 20 April 2021 BOOK NOW
ONLINE Wednesday, 5 May 2021 BOOK NOW
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Safeguarding for Everyone
Excellent as an online safeguarding session for all staff. Set up for your school on request.
For more information, go to: Whole School Safeguarding Course (Online)
Until next time, keep safe.
Best regards,
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