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Online Safety Newsletter March 2026
Thu 26 Feb 2026Click here to read the full monthly update regarding Online Safety.
This months focus:
Mobile phones: do you know the risks?
We know that children having access to a smartphone can expose children to risks including:
Viewing inappropriate content
Excessive screen time/use, which in turn can affect their mental health and sleep pattern.
Contact from inappropriate people/grooming
Cyberbullying
Spending money on in-app purchases/scamsWhat effects do mobile phones have on children’s mental health?
Compass discuss the research around this important topic, outlining the positive and negative effects that mobile phones have:
https://compass-uk.org/services/compass-changing-lives/online-resources/what-effects-do-mobile-phones-have-on-children-and-young-peoples-mental-health/YouTube Safety Update: New Parental Controls
YouTube have published their latest update on how parents can support their child on YouTube. YouTube will now allow parents to set the amount of time viewing Shorts – this can even be set to zero. YouTube Shorts are short videos, usually less than 60 seconds long, which when continuously watched, can lead to excessive screentime. Furthermore, parents will also be able to set bedtime and ‘take a break’ reminders. You can find out more here: -
Information regarding Internet Safey Day 10 February
Tue 10 Feb 2026Click here to read up the latest news on E Safety Day Internet Safety.
Focussing on Smart tech, safe choices – Exploring the safe and responsible use of AI’
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Parents Evening Bookings - Tuesday 10 February and Wednesday 11 February 16:00 – 19:00 hrs
Mon 02 Feb 2026Parents' Evening - Online Appointment Booking for Face to Face meetings which will be held in school
You will be able to book your appointment on line to see your child’s teacher in school - Parents' Evening on Tuesday 10 February and Wednesday 11 February 16:00 – 19:00 hrs. This is an important evening which provides you with an opportunity to discuss your child's progress.
The school continues to use an online appointment booking system for your meeting. It allows you to choose your own appointment times with teachers and you will receive an email confirming your appointment.
Appointments can be made from Monday 2 February at 18:30 hours and will close at 15:00 hours on Monday 9 February. Please visit https://mudefordjunior.schoolcloud.co.uk/ to book your appointments.
Please note that due to Parents’ Evenings there will be no teacher run clubs during the week beginning Monday 9 February (Monday 9 February – Friday 13 February).
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Whole School Newsletetr February 2026
Mon 02 Feb 2026Dear Parent / Carer, 2 February 2026
Parents' Evening - Online Appointment Booking for Face to Face meetings which will be held in school
You will be able to book your appointment on line to see your child’s teacher in school - Parents' Evening on Tuesday 10 February and Wednesday 11 February 16:00 – 19:00 hrs. This is an important evening which provides you with an opportunity to discuss your child's progress.
The school continues to use an online appointment booking system for your meeting. It allows you to choose your own appointment times with teachers and you will receive an email confirming your appointment.
Appointments can be made from Monday 2 February at 18:30 hours and will close at 15:00 hours on Monday 9 February. Please visit https://mudefordjunior.schoolcloud.co.uk/ to book your appointments.
Please note that due to Parents’ Evenings there will be no teacher run clubs during the week beginning Monday 9 February (Monday 9 February – Friday 13 February).
Online Safety Newsletter
The Online Safety Newsletter is sent out monthly. It is also uploaded onto the school website under Key Information – Safeguarding Page. Articles included in this month are:
AI and the altering of images- very topical and a good link to our theme for Safer Internet Day!
Balance Screen time tips
Tik Tok information
CBeebies Parenting APP
Mobile Phones
The Government has recently written to schools informing us of their intention to ban mobile phones from schools. Mudeford Junior School at present does not expect mobile phones to be brought to school. There is no need for the children to have access to phones during the day in order to support their learning. The Department for Education will be providing the school with further information.
World Book Day
This year, we will be celebrating World Book Day on Thursday 5 March. On that day, children are invited to dress up as a favourite book character.
There will also be various activities taking place during the week, with a visiting illustrator starting off the week by working with all classes.
Visiting book Fair
The Scholastic Travelling Book Fair will be visiting school from Tuesday 17 March until Friday 20 March. We will be issuing the children with a £1 World Book token which can be used towards the price of a book at the Fair or can be exchanged in some local shops (Sainsbury's, The Works, Bookends) for a free book (please check with your local store before you visit).
Sports Day for all year Groups
All parents welcome to attend Sports Day on Tuesday 19 May - 10:30 - 12:15. The event will last approximately 1 hour and 45 minutes.
Friday Morning Cardio Tennis, Health and Wellbeing Session for Parents
Friday mornings 8.50am – 9.55am. All Parents of Mudeford Junior School children are welcome, no booking necessary. Just turn up on the day! Ally and Adam will be offering a fun morning 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 with no previous experience of tennis required.
All dates for the term can be found on the school website in the school calendar section.
Additional dates:
INSET days: Friday 12 June 2026
Additional dates:
Week beginning Monday 9 February – there will be no teacher led clubs this week
Tuesday 10 February Parents Evening 4.00 – 7.00pm
Wednesday 11 February Parents Evening 4.00 – 7.00pm
Monday 16 – Friday 20 February – Half term
Thursday 5 March – World Book Day
Wednesday 11 March – Mothers Day Gift Shop in school (more information to follow)
Week Beginning March 9 – Year 5 Bikeability – Level 2 Cycling Road Safety
Monday 16 March and Monday 23 March – BCP Steps to Success Road Safety Workshops for Year 4 children
Tuesday 17 March until Friday 20 March - Scholastic Travelling Book Fair
Wednesday 25 March– School Disco for all children
Monday 30 March – Friday 10 April – Easter Holidays
May 11 (Monday)–– (Thursday) 14 May Year 6 SATS
Tuesday 19 May – Sports Day 10.30am start – All parents and grandparents invited
Thursday 21 May – Class Photos
Monday 25 – Friday 29 May – Half term
Friday 5 June – Monday 8 June 2026 - Year 6 Residential Trip to Osmington Bay
M Partridge
Headteacher
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