Meta has launched a new resource called the ‘Family Center’ which aims to provide parents and guardians with access to supervision tools and a library of resources from experts in online safety.
Minecraft is a popular online game created in 2011 by Mojang game developer. Minecraft is rated PEGI 7 which means the game is suitable for children aged seven years and above.
A new ‘Stop Sextortion Hub’ has been developed by Thorn and adapted by Meta to provide a recourse to anyone who is seeking information and support relating to Sextortion.
BeLonG To Youth Services launched a campaign earlier this month to call on the government to amend the Online Safety and Media Regulation Bill to include an individual complaints mechanism.
Find all the information you need to know about parental guidelines and reporting resources for all the apps your child may be using in one place.
A new ‘Stop Sextortion Hub’ has been developed by Thorn and adapted by Meta to provide a recourse to anyone who is seeking information and support relating to Sextortion. Read more about the ‘Stop Sextortion Hub’.
This article looks at research carried out on children’s experiences of cyber aggression while using the online gaming platform Minecraft and offers advice to caregivers on helping their children be safe online. Read the full post here.
Teach your students social and emotional skills to help them navigate relationships and emotions
Ask older students to informally teach and share their experiences with younger students – this is beneficial for all students
Explain to students that all forms of bullying are unacceptable and subject to discipline – even outside of school
Create a bullying contract with students which identifies various forms of bullying as examples of inappropriate behaviours
Cultivate a positive school environment by promoting values of respect, integrity, connectedness & belonging
We believe the most effective way to seek help is from a trusted adult – from a teacher, school staff, parent or an older sibling
If it is safe todo so, intervene and discourage bullying behaviour when you see it
Assist and givesupport to someone who you think is being bullied – walk with them or sit with them at lunchtime
Signs of bullying can be:
-Low attendance at school
-Visible signs of anxiety
-Drop in school performance
Two wrongs don’t make a right – calmly tell the bully to stop or simply walk away
Kids may not disclose that they are being bullied. Watch out for signs of bullying and let them know you are there to help them
Signs a child is being bullied can be:
-Decreased appetite
-Nightmares
-Crying
-Hesitation going to school
Help your child identify who to go to in their school if they are being bullied. Let them know that bullying is not ok
Monitor your child’s activities online and report any threatening content to the authorities
Model positive examples of relationships to children at home and with other people around them
Let your passengers know you are paying attention to their behaviour – this could prevent bullying behaviour
If you have reason to suspect a passenger on your bus is being bullied, let them know you are there to help
Record any incidences of bullying you may witness on your bus – include the time and nature of the incident
Report any incidences of bullying to a teacher in the school or to the passenger’s parents if you are concerned
If you see any clues of bullying on your bus – don’t turn a blind eye, take action!
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