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INTERNET SAFETY DAY
Fri 31 Jan 2025Dear Parents/Carers,
Safer Internet Day 2025 will take place on the 11th of February 2025, with celebrations and learning based around the theme ‘Too good to be true? Protecting yourself and others from scams online‘
Safer Internet Day is the UK’s biggest celebration of online safety. Each year we cover an online issue or theme that speaks about the things young people are seeing and experiencing online. Created in consultation with young people across the UK, this year Safer Internet Day will be focusing on the issue of scams online and for young people, how to protect themselves and others, as well as what support is available to them. The children will be taking part in a number of activities linked to the theme.
Please find below some tips and information from saferinternet.org.uk linked to the theme for parents and carers. We hope you find it useful.
School Website: More online safety information, resources and our monthly online safety letter can be found on our school website. The school also has a web page solely dedicated to Safeguarding. You can find this at https://www.mudefordjs.co.uk/safeguarding-1/
Tips for Parents and Carers: Keeping you and your loved ones safe online
This Safer Internet Day we are starting a conversation about how to spot, respond to and report all types of scams online. Scams can take many forms and may target anyone, including young people. Use these top tips to keep you and your loved ones safe online.
Enjoy going online together and talk regularly about your family’s online lives
The internet is amazing and can help us all to access information and entertainment. Spend time online with your child to understand how they are using technology and talk together about the good and the bad parts of being online. Talk about your own experiences and find other opportunities to get the conversation started, like stories in the news. Make sure your child knows they can talk to you about anything that they see or experience online.
Take online security measures seriously
The internet can be a tool used by criminals to target their victims, but a few simple steps can help keep you and your accounts secure. Use strong and separate passwords for online accounts and set up two step verification (2SV) where it’s available. You may also be able to set parental controls to prevent unwanted online purchases and limit children’s access to harmful content.
Look out for warning signs that someone or something online cannot be trusted
“It just seems too good to be true!” – Other common signs of a scam include contact that you weren’t expecting or being asked for money or personal information (think: bank or contact details, passwords, or phone numbers). Scammers use other tactics to manipulate their victims into paying, like playing with your emotions, or building a sense of urgency so you are rushed into making a decision. If you aren’t sure it’s reliable, don’t risk it.
Remember that anyone can be a victim of a scam
Scammers are good at what they do and will target anyone. We all need to stay vigilant and support those who are most vulnerable including children and the elderly by helping them recognise what to look out for. If anyone in your family has been scammed, talk openly about it. There should be no shame in being victim to a scam and it’s never your fault.
Know where to get help if something goes wrong
If you or someone you know has been the victim of a scam online, you’re not on your own. Help is available and you are not to blame for what has happened. In England, Wales and Northern Ireland, you can report fraud and cyber-crime online to Action Fraud or by telephoning 0300 123 2040. In Scotland, report to Police Scotland by calling 101. You may also be able to report via social media, if the scam has taken place there or to another relevant organisation, like your bank, if you think your account is at risk.
Remember, if you or anyone else is in immediate danger, call 999 immediately.
Talk about their online experiences
Help give your child the language to explain what they’re experiencing online by starting conversations about the internet and technology as early as possible. Talking regularly about what they love doing online, as well as any worries they may have, will help establish this habit and mean they’re more likely to come to you for help as they get older.
Make use of settings, especially relating to online purchases
Parental controls and other safety settings can help protect your child from online harms, including scams. To avoid any nasty surprises on your bank statement, make sure in-app purchases or new downloads require a passcode, and don’t set card details to autofill on devices your child has access to. A helpful parental controls booklet can be found on our website in the online safety section.
Explain that not everything online is true
If your child is too young to understand what fraud is, you can still lay the groundwork to help them stay safe online as they grow. Start simple and talk about the difference between real and make believe. Help them recognise that not everything online is true and that some things they see or hear could be stories, jokes or tricks.
Make sure they know they can always come to you
The most important thing for your child to know is that you are always there to support them, online and offline. Encourage them to talk to you if anything they experience makes them feel worried or upset, and show them they can trust you to stay calm, listen and help make things better.
Please do enjoy your time online together.
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Online Safety Newsletter January 2025
Tue 07 Jan 2025 -
Whole School Newsletter 6 January
Mon 06 Jan 2025Dear Parent / Carer 6 January 2025
Happy New Year and best wishes for 2025! The Christmas festivities already seem a long time ago. I was extremely proud of the quality of the Christmas performances which were of such a high standard. It was lovely to see so many parents attend the performances and the Christmas Fair, and celebrate this special time. As a result of your fantastic support, the Christmas Fair took over £5000 on the day!
New Year Pantomime
M&M Productions will be finishing off this first week back (Friday 10 January) by performing Sleeping Beauty to all of the children. This is a traditional pantomime with songs, laughter and audience participation!
After School Teacher led Clubs
The majority of Teacher led clubs will resume on Monday 13th January 2025. Please contact the office if you have any queries.
Please note that there will be no teacher led clubs during the week beginning Monday 10 February. This is due to Parents Evenings being held this week.
There will be no Year 5/6 Football Club during the first half of term due to Mr Goodlet undergoing minor surgery. The 5/6 Football Club will recommence on Thursday 27 February.
Gardening Club – as per usual Gardening Club will not take place during the first half of term due to the wintry conditions. Gardening Club will begin again on Monday 24 February and will continue until Monday 19 May.
Please note
Art Club for Year 6 on Mondays is now finished. Art Club will now switch to Years 4 & 5 for the Spring term.
Pouncing Panthers Wrap Around Care
Wrap around care provision continues with both a breakfast club and after school club being offered. Breakfast club drop off is from 7.00 – 8.45am, after school provision starts at 3.15pm with various options of sessions available.
For further information and bookings visit www.pouncingpanthers.com
Please note that bookings can be made on the day required.
Online Safety Newsletter
The Monthly Online Safety Newsletter will be sent out later this week. It is also uploaded onto the school website under Key Information – Safeguarding Page.
Mrs Burton led an Online Safety input to parents on Friday 22 November. She reported to parents on the growing need to monitor, recognise and prevent risk when your child is online. The newsletter also highlights this.
As always, ensure your child knows how to use the reporting and blocking features and that they know they should talk to you or another trusted adult if anything concerns them.
What can I do to help my child keep safe on line? Talk to your child about social media and who they follow. If there is anybody that you are unsure of, then check their feed and discuss with your child if you find anything worrying.
Free School Meals
Parents who receive Income Support or Income Based Job Seekers Allowance or Child Tax Credit AND NOT Working Tax Credit AND an assessed annual income not exceeding £16190 are entitled to free school meals and clothing grant. Further details are available from the school, by telephoning the Free School Meals team on 01202 123222 or by searching on line BCP Free School Meals.
Opportunities for parents
Friday Morning Cardio Tennis, Health and Wellbeing Session for Parents will continue for the throughout the spring term 8:50am-9.55am. All Parents of Mudeford Junior School children are welcome. Ally and Adam will be offering a fun session of cardio tennis, fitness and fun for parents. Enjoy a morning of great activities in a fun, friendly environment, all abilities welcome for an inclusive session. These sessions will be FREE of charge – just turn up on the day if you want to participate.
World Book Day – Thursday 6 March
All children invited to dress up as their favourite character from a book that they have read. There will be a visiting author on this day to work with all the children.
All dates for the term can be found on the school website in the school calendar section.
INSET days are:
Friday 31 January 2025
Friday 13 June 2025
Additional dates:
Friday 10 January – Pantomime for all children (Sleeping Beauty)
Monday 13 January Teacher led clubs will resume week beginning 13 January.
Friday 31 January 2025 - INSET day
Week beginning Monday 10 February – there will be no teacher led clubs this week
Wednesday 12 February Parents Evening 4.00 – 7.00pm
Thursday 13 February Parents Evening 4.00 – 7.00pm
Thursday 6 March – World Book Day
Wednesday 2 April – School Disco for all children
May 12 (Monday)–– (Thursday) 15 May Year 6 SATS
Friday 6 June – Monday 9 June 2025 - Year 6 Residential Trip to Osmington Bay
Yours sincerely
M Partridge – Headteacher