Following Safer Internet Day on Tuesday, we have been making posters in Year 2 all about how we can stay safe on the internet!
Here are some made using Comic Life app by our Digi Leaders, Cian and Vaughan!
Safer Internet Day 2019 – Parent information and activities!
Safer Internet Day 2019 will be celebrated in the UK on Tuesday 5th February, focusing on the theme of:
Together for a better internet
The aim of Safer Internet Day is to inspire a national conversation about using technology responsibly, respectfully, critically and creatively. 
Coordinated in the UK by the UK Safer Internet Centre the celebration sees hundreds of organisations get involved to help promote the safe, responsible and positive use of digital technology for children and young people. Find out more at www.saferinternetday.org.uk.
Children have been completing activities in school to celebrate Safer Internet Day and raise awareness about how we can stay safe online.
Please click on any of the links below for more information about how to get involved
SID2019 Parents and Carers – Conversation Starters
SID2019 Parents and Carers – Fun Things To Do
SID2019 Parents and Carers – Get Involved
SID2019 Parents and Carers – Information and Online Resources
SID2019 Parents and Carers – Internet Safety Plan
SID2019 Parents and Carers – Pack Overview
SID2019 Parents and Carers – Quick Activities
Keeping Children Safe Online
The UK Safer Internet Resource Centre have a fantastic twitter account that can keep you informed and give guidance about how to keep your child safe online.
Here’s a leaflet about keeping under 5s safe online!
Click on the link below for the leaflet.
http://bit.ly/2QxxxEX
Remember to also check our school newsletter for the ‘e-safety tip of the month!’
Using ICT for a variety of purposes 📸
We enjoy developing our ICT skills in Nursery – Da iawn Meithrin!
We were able to listen carefully, follow instructions and have a go!
Seesaw
Welcome to Seesaw!
Seesaw is a student driven digital portfolio. Seesaw letters and consent forms have been sent out, please sign and return as soon as possible in order to access your child’s Portfolio.
For more information about Seesaw or if you are yet to receive your child’s invite, please see your child’s class teacher or speak to Miss Wellington.
Watch the clip below for a short summary about Seesaw for families.
October e-safety tip of the month!
Parental controls
Innocent searches online can lead to not so innocent results. But parental controls can help keep your child safe.
What are parental controls?
Parental controls are software and tools which you can install on phones or tablets, games consoles or laptops – and even your home broadband.
You can also use them to help you block or filter the content your child sees when searching online. And family-friendly public WiFi can help when you’re out and about.
Parental controls are also available to help you to:
- plan what time of day your child can go online and how long for
- stop them from downloading apps they’re too young for
- manage the content different members of the family can see.
So whatever your child is doing online, there’s a way that you can help keep them safe.
Please click on the link below to find a guide to setting up parental controls on various devices.
https://www.nspcc.org.uk/preventing-abuse/keeping-children-safe/online-safety/parental-controls/
Websites to Support Learning
At St. Joseph’s, we use several websites to enhance literacy and numeracy activities. Please see below a list of websites that you and your child can use at home in order to enhance their learning.
HWB – an online tool full of activities and resources for children. Your child has their own username and password that they can use to log in. Please ask your child’s teacher if you have not received their log in details.
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Reading Eggs makes learning to read interesting and engaging for children, with great online reading games and activities. And it really works! Children love the games, songs, golden eggs and other rewards which, along with feeling proud of their reading, really motivate children to keep exploring and learning. Click on the link below to register for a free trial.
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Maths Seeds teaches children aged 3-9 the core math and problem solving skills needed to be successful at school with fun, highly interactive and rewarding lessons. Mathseeds combines highly structured lessons with fun motivational elements that keep children engaged and keen to learn. Click on the link below to register for a free trial
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Using QR Codes
QR Code Easter Egg Hunt!
E-safety information for parents
Safer Internet Day 2018!
Here are a list of links that can support you and your child to keep safe online.
Safer Internet Day 2018 – Parents and Carers Pack – Conversation starters
Safer Internet Day 2018 – Parents and Carers Pack – Factsheet
Safer Internet Day 2018 – Parents and Carers Pack – Family Pledge Card
Safer Internet Day 2018 – Parents and Carers Pack – Fun Things To Do
Safer Internet Day 2018 – Parents and Carers Pack – Quick activities