This month’s Online Safety Newsletter provides key guidance for parents and carers to help children stay safe online:

• Fortnite Battle Royale: Rated PEGI 12 for moderate violence, it’s not suitable for children under 12. The newsletter highlights the risks of inappropriate language in chats and in-app purchases. Parents are encouraged to utilise Fortnite’s parental controls to manage voice chat, purchases, and screen time.
• Social Media Influencers: While some influencers share positive content, others may promote harmful or misleading ideas. The newsletter advises parents to discuss content critically with children and monitor who they follow.
• Age Ratings: Parents are reminded to check age ratings for apps, games, and social media to ensure suitability. Setting up parental controls on devices and having regular conversations about online content is highly recommended.
• Smartphone Free Childhood: This initiative encourages parents to delay giving children smartphones, reducing peer pressure and protecting younger children from online risks.
• Additional Resources: The newsletter includes links to privacy and safety checklists for social media platforms like Twitter and resources for discussing digital differences highlighted by Ofcom.

By staying informed and proactive, parents can create a safer online environment for their children. For more details, visit the school’s website or check the links provided in the newsletter.