The UK Government and the NHS have released evidence-based guidance which aims to support parents with healthy screen habits for children under 5:<\/p>\n
https:\/\/beststartinlife.gov.uk\/screen-time-under-5s\/<\/a><\/p>\n For children 5 and above, we know that managing screen time and monitoring content is a massive challenge for families. Here are some top tips for keeping your child\u2019s use of technology safe and positive:<\/p>\n Recommended Resources<\/strong><\/p>\n If you are looking for guidance on how to set up parental controls or want to check if a specific show or game is suitable for your child, we highly recommend the following free resources:<\/p>\n Mobile Devices in School<\/strong><\/p>\n A reminder regarding our policy on mobile devices.<\/p>\n Any mobile phones brought to school\u00a0must be switched off<\/strong>. Mobile phones should not be used in the playground before school, at break or lunchtimes or within the classrooms. Any\u00a0smart watches<\/strong>\u00a0must be on \u2018school mode<\/strong>\u2019 during the school day. Pupils should not be able to access games, calls or messages through their watch. The use of mobile phones or wearable devices is not permitted during lessons or breaks. This ensures that students are able to fully engage in learning without distractions.<\/p>\n Our goal is not to eliminate use but to empower our children to navigate it safely.<\/p>\n Thank you for your continued support.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" The UK Government and the NHS have released evidence-based guidance which aims to support parents with healthy screen habits for children under 5: https:\/\/beststartinlife.gov.uk\/screen-time-under-5s\/ For children 5 and above, we know that managing screen time and monitoring content is a massive challenge for families. Here are some top tips for keeping your child\u2019s use of … Continue reading Keeping Our Children Safe Online<\/span> \n
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