YouTube’s SafetyMode allows parents to restrict the content their children see. Here’s our quick’n’dirty guide to setting it up.
Setting filters on Google
Google is often the first port of call for homework and curiosity of all kinds. Here’s how to guard against adult content appearing in your children’s Google searches.
When you think your child may be gay
Is your child uncertain about their sexuality? Are you half-expecting some big ‘coming out’ announcement? Richard Essery of Brook offers advice for parents on how to respond.
When your child is being bullied online
Alex Holmes, anti-bullying manager for the Diana Awards, offers advice on how to recognise bullying and what to do if your child is affected.
Video: What if you’re worried about your child’s mental health?
Video: Claire Usiskin from YoungMinds talks about warning signs parents should look for and how you can respond if you’re concerned about your child’s mental health
Phone safety and selfies
Even world leaders take selfies… In this video, Vicki Shotbolt of The Parent Zone talks about the hazards of online flirting via photos – and what to tell your child.
Over the Ard
It was the turn of Donald, Braeden and Scott to organise their expedition over the Ard. They learned to think about possible dangers and had to do a risk assessment. Before we set off, Donald spoke to the class to remind everyone how to stay safe. While we were on the Ard we learned about what to do in an emergency – getting help, calling the coastguard if you are near the sea, and trying out an emergency shelter.
P1/2 Explore the beach
P1/2 went on the first of their planned expeditions to the beach. It was a lovely afternoon and the children worked in groups to create sand sculptures.
P1/2 Explorers
Over the past few weeks P1/2 have been learning about explorers. They have found out about lots of famous explorers – from Captain Cook, Scott & Amundsen, Charles Darwin and Shackleton to Neil Armstrong, Edmund Hillary and Jacques Cousteau. They have tried to think about why these people explored where they did and how they went about it. They re-enacted Scott’s expedition to the South Pole in the school grounds and pretended to climb Mount Everest like Edmund Hillary. They have also been working in groups to plan their own expeditions.
What kind of parent are you?
There are three main styles of parenting. Which one best describes you?
Instagram – what are the issues?
Some tips on responsible – and safe – use of Instagram.
Cyberbullying
Alex Holmes, the Diana Award anti-bullying programme manager, was previously a victim of bullying and now runs the anti-bullying ambassadors programme. In this video, he explains what cyberbullying is, why it hurts – and what you can do about it.
Filters and beyond – facts and figures
What are children really seeing online? Do parental filters work? Our stats may surprise you…
Where to go for help with problems your child is having online
Support organisations for young people and parents who are concerned about what young people are having to deal with online.
Reporting unwanted content
If your child has come across something upsetting online – or something you think may be illegal – here’s what to do about it.
Instagram FAQs
Instagram is now bigger than Twitter. What’s the big attraction? And is there anything you need to know?
Mental health and young people – the background
What does good mental health look like when it comes to young people?
How to open a difficult conversation
CEOP’s tips for ways to start a conversation with your teenager – and where to take it after that.
Our Eco Grounds Day
On Saturday 17th May Port Ellen Primary School had an eco grounds day.
Pupils brought their mums and dads granny and grampas. And some adults came that didn’t even have children that go to the school. Two women that couldn’t make gave us a donation. but it was a hard working in the rain. Then at 12 o’clock we had lunch. Then we got back to work then at 2o’clock we finished up and then we went home.
By Ciara and William 🙂
Our Mini Topics
My topic is on horses and I’m enjoying learning about them. I have found out about their teeth, and they have more teeth than humans. I did something very exciting, I sent a letter to Beth to find out more about horses and I got a letter back. I’m really enjoying doing my topic.
By Millie Clark P1
Learning About Explorers
Explorers is our new topic and we drew pictures of explorers. We also got giving a map and we had to colour in the country they were going to, it was good fun. We got a explorer diary and we had coloured in the front cover and decorate it. We all learned that explorers go all around the world on a boat. I’m really enjoying this topic so far.
By Millie
Depression
Is depression a fact of teenage life? What are the signs of depression and what can you do if you’re concerned that your child may be depressed? Young Minds’ Lucy Maddox offers some advice.
Your child’s digital footprint
What goes online stays online. Some advice to help you and your child understand the long-term implications of publishing all about your life.
Digital parenting tips
Top tips on staying up-to-date with what your children are doing online.
Snapchat – what to do if you’re worried
Does the fact that photos disappear from Snapchat make it completely safe to use? If things do go wrong, what can you do?
Making Snapchat work for you
How to be a bit more careful, and a bit better informed, when using Snapchat.
Snapchat FAQs
What do you need to know about Snapchat?
Visiting Port Charlotte
On Wednesday 14th May, p6/7 went on a trip to Port Charlotte school, to discuss our Endeavour projects and do some orienteering. We got to go down to Port Mor and do our orienteering down there. My team got all of our marks first so we won.
Golf At The Machire
Last Wednesday p2/3 and p4/5 went to play golf at the Machire golf coarse. At the golf coarse we did putting, chipping, shooting. We took the school mini bus to the Machire. MR. Gaudie, Mrs Ramsey, Mr Gairns thought us how to play golf. The Machire grass was really wet and boggy so it was harder to play golf at the golf course. we also saw a smashed golf buggy behind the fence. There were a lot of animals by the golf coarse.
By Mathew and Sarah
Facts of Scotland
Robbert Burns is famous for his poems. Ally Mccoist is famous for being a manager of Rangers. Andy Murray is famous for tennis. GreyFriar Bobby is a dog that was thoughtful and lived in the country. He lived with jock a shepherd of nearly a hundred years ago. Foods that Scotland are famous for are Haggis neeps and tatties. Animals you find when you are in scotland are : highland cows ,birds of prey ,puff adders ,sheep and of course wild haggis. by jack and Aaron.
