This morning we have given 2 Cyber inputs at St. Winefride's Primary School.

‘Cyber Sid’ had his second visit with reception, year 1 and year 2 this morning at 'St. Winefride's Primary School'. 

Todays input was all about 'Sharing Pictures' and how it is important to ask for permission when sharing pictures, as once they are posted onto social media pages we no longer have control about who can see them.

The children didn't disappoint with their fantastic singing and dancing along to the 'funny in my tummy' song and everyone got involved in the question and answer session.

 

We have also had an input on 'Cyber Bullying' this morning with year 6.

This topic covered details of a real life case involving a 14 year male who, whilst pretending to be someone else, was bullying girls in his own school for inappropriate photgraphs of themselves.

The session covered:
🔹 how the investigation was carried out and he was identified
🔹 how mobile phones work including data storage
🔹 social media
🔹 the mindset of adolescents and why we behave as we do online
🔹 the law
🔹 and who to speak to.

There was also a little input on AI and how photographs that parents/others post on social media platforms are now being used by others to bully, manipulate and coercively control their children.

👀 Please check out the below to help keep yourselves and children safe online -

Internet Matters Org shows how to set security settings to keep yourself safe online, amongst many other useful topics Keep Children Safe Online: Information, Advice, Support - Internet Matters

ReThink  - A mobile app that detects offensive messages in real-time and gives you a chance to reconsider sending them, curbing impulsive behavior and ensuring you don't post or send something you later regret.