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• Online Safety - Momo

  Wed 27 Feb 2019 M. Partridge

  Please Be Aware

  Momo

   

  We have become increasingly aware of highly inappropriate videos circulating online and are being viewed by children across the school. ‘Momo’ is being secretly inserted into YouTube videos of Peppa Pig and Fornite and can be found on other APPS such as WhatsAPP.

  'These video clips are appearing on many social media sites and YouTube (including Kids YouTube).

   

  'One of the videos starts innocently, like the start of a Peppa Pig episode for example, but quickly turn into an altered version with violence and offensive language.

   

  Momo features a creepy woman with dark hair, a devilish grin and protruding eyes, who entices children through a WhatsApp account and then sends them images and instruction on how to harm themselves and others.

   

  'As you can imagine, this is highly distressing for the children to view. We encourage you to be vigilant when your child is using any device or watching any clips.'

• Road Closure - Mudeford Lane / Sandown Road Christchurch

  Mon 11 Feb 2019 M.Partridge

  Road Closure - Mudeford Lane / Sandown Road Christchurch (Thursday 28 February until Friday 8 March)

   

  Dorset County Council has advised us that Mudeford Lane / Sandown Road, Christchurch will be closed between the hours of 8am and 4pm from Thursday 28 February until Friday 8 March. The road will be open at night and at the weekend.

• Multi Use Games Area (MUGA)

  Mon 11 Feb 2019 M.Partridge

  Multi Use Games Area (MUGA)

   

  We are very excited that the construction of the MUGA will commence on Monday 21 January. This development will provide the school with an additional facility for a variety of sports including basketball, tennis and football.

   

  The school would like to thank the Friends of the School, School Council and all the outside agencies (Lawn Tennis Association, Talbot Village Trust, National Lottery, Dorset Local Authority and the local Rotary charity) for all of their funding and efforts in making this ambitious project possible.

   

   Please click onto the link to view the plans for the MUGA here.

• Emergency Closure Procedures

  Thu 31 Jan 2019 M.Partridge
  Emergency Closure There are emergency closure guidelines from Dorset County Council. Schools will no longer be required to notify local radio stations themselves. Dorset County Council communications unit will notify the local media. Parents can still access information on local radio stations about closure, but they can also access a list of schools that have closed on: http://mapping.dorsetforyou.com/closedservices

• E Safety Parents Workshop Report

  Thu 17 Jan 2019 M.Partridge

  Safer Digital Practises Parents’ Session November 2018
  Thank you to Sarah Badley (Internet Safety Officer) from the multi award winning Dorset Safe Schools and Community Team who has once again visited our school to update us on the current issues surrounding online safety. 

  https://www.dorset.police.uk/neighbourhood-policing/safe-schools-team/

  
  Thank you also to the parents who attended the Parents Session.
  Listed below are the current APPs, Games, websites which are popular and all of them have associated risks:

  App/Game/Website Rating Risks

  
  YOU TUBE
  TIK TOK (Formally known as Musical.y) 13 years Risks involve viewing and sharing inappropriate content online. Ensuring accounts are private rather than public. Stranger danger- accounts may be accessible to friends/other subscribers rather than private.

  
  MINECRAFT- 3D

  building game  7 years Available as multiplayer mode online- check settings!
  Make sure text/chat are turned off.
  Can communicate via signs.
  Parental consent is required for U13s.

  
  ROBLOX-

  Coding Game creation 7 years Not all games are appropriate for young children e.g zombies.
  Check text and voice chat are off.
  Check multiplayer modes.
  Parental Controls have PIN and can filter chat.

  
  FORTNITE BATTLE ROYALE-

  Shooter Survival Game  12 years Last man standing ‘killing’ game
  Multiplayer with text and voice chat
  Features which attract younger players- cartoon style, collecting objects, regular updates which can be bought (Check settings)
  Can be addictive.

  
  DOKI DOKI-

  Dating Simulator
  /Psychological Horror Game  13 years Game looks like a dating simulator but is actually a psychological horror, visual novel, dark , gore, violent and sexual content.
  Explores mental health.

  
  INSTAGRAM/WHATSAPP-

  Social Media and photo sharing 13/16 years Viewing and showing inappropriate content.
  Livestreaming to public audience.
  Private message/group chat
  Location can be found if settings not turned off.
  Online friends/strangers

  
  SNAPCHAT-
  social media/photo sharing 13 years Viewing and sharing inappropriate content.
  Snapmaps shares location if not switched off. .
  Memories section- can store secretive pictures/messages.
  Online friends/stranger/group chat
  Snapstreaks- some incidents with passwords shared in order to gain streaks.

  
  YUBO (Formally YELLOW)

  Teen dating Parental Guidance Dating app.
  Normally signs in with snapchat- check settings.
  Lots of requests for inappropriate photos.
  Online friends/strangers/public
  OMEGLE- Adult Live video Chat 18 years Adult live video chat- danger of grooming/stranger danger

  
  TWITCH-

  Livestreaming of gaming Parental Guidance  Automatically available to Prime Users. Check child access to Fire Sticks etc.
  Livestreaming- even if children are not allowed to play 18+ games then they can view them being played.
  Also linked to You Tube gaming.

   

  Further Advice

  Parents have been advised to continue to check what their children are playing online and more importantly to check the settings associated with these games/Apps. Setting up parental controls will help to reduce the risk of children becoming vulnerable but this needs to be combined with educating children about the possible associate risks surrounding online gaming. Parents are advised to talk openly to their children about their online practises and the associated risks.
  • Check virus protection:  ensure that mobile devices and laptops have the relevant software to protect from viruses and other malware.

  • Help your child be resilient:  Understand how the different apps, websites and games work by trying them yourselves.  Once you are familiar with these; help the children to use the tools available on each account or app such as blocking and reporting.

  • Know and understand how to set privacy settings on websites and apps. 

  • Consider using Parental Controls on broadband and devices.

  Dealing With An Incident
  • Minor fallouts between friends online may be able to be sorted without involving others. 
  • Get advice from school website about the best course of action.
  • Contact the Safe Schools and Community Team who can provide advice surrounding online safety. 

  https://www.dorset.police.uk/neighbourhood-policing/safe-schools-team/
  •  Know how to report online and when to report to school or police if your child has a problem. If in any doubt contact the school who will be able help and find appropriate contact details.

   

  There is a wealth of e-safety information on the Mudeford Junior School Website. This can be accessed via:
  Parents: E Safety Guidance & FAQs: E-Safety Advice for Parents: Tips