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Safety Online (inc phones)

"We  have over-protected our children  in the real work whilst under-protecting them online."

Watch the  webinar 'Parenting in the Digital Age'

Parenting in a Digital Age: What you need to know 12/11/24

Many parents say 'they wished they had know this sooner'

  • Your child is as only protected as their peer with the loosest access rules.
  • It only take sone adverse childhood event to set your child on a different mental health trajectory.
  • Think smart phone, think internet access in your children's pocket!

Mobile phones

  • Our curriculum does not require students of any age to have a mobile phone in school. 
  • The curriculum 7, 8 and 9 at Wallingford Secondary School (where many of our children move on to) does not require students to have a mobile phone in school. 

We discourage phones. If you choose to allow your year 5 or 6 child to bring a phone  to school, they must hand it in on arrival and will not have access to it during the day. 

Mindfulness for Parents 

  • What screen time habits are you modelling?
  • Do you feel you have full control over your screen time use
  • Do you feel anxious if you don't know where your phone is?
  • Does your partner complain you are always on your phone?
  • Do you scroll through your phone whilst watching a movie?
  • Practice mindful use of your phone daily

Concerned about someone’s online behaviour towards you?

Use the the CEOP Centre if you are concerned about someone’s online behaviour towards you. CEOP

Also see our pageStaying Safe Online

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