Latest articles:
Local Police, Partners and Community Poem Short Film
An uplifting short film based on a poem written and produced by Southsea local policing team in partnership with other public services, community members and children – a warming example of the community standing together to champion frontline services and share advice about keeping safe during the Covid-19 pandemic.
NSPCC (CASPAR) Safeguarding Protection Newsletter
Updated coronavirus advice for schools, practitioners, parents and carers to support children, including supporting children with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND). Click the article links below to dedicated pages and to download relevant briefings and documents.
What children are saying to Childline about coronavirus
Coronavirus briefing: guidance for social workers
Coronavirus (COVID-19) briefing: safeguarding guidance and information for schools
Support for Parents and Carers
Free Home Learning Hub from Ineqe
A free library of resources to support parents and carers helping their children with online safety at home, adapting their classroom-based resources to make them easily accessible for all..
Net Aware
Latest news and updated content about social networks, apps and games children are using, including information on Snapchat's new mental health feature, having a Netflix party, and information about video chat, video sharing and livestreaming.
Separately: the BBC reports that the TikTok app has introduced new rules which mean under-16s will no longer be allowed to send or receive direct messages and the UK Safer Internet Centre reports that UK video game ratings will include a warning if a game features ‘loot boxes’ or any paid for items that are randomly generated within a game.Net Aware website: In the news
BBC news story: TikTok bans under-16s from private messaging
UK Safer Internet Centre blog: Loot box warnings to be included in video games
Office of the Police and Crime Commissioner Safety Advice & Support
Dedicated page from the OPCC providing a range of information and resources to support the community through the coronavirus pandemic. https://www.hampshire-pcc.gov.uk/coronavirus.
Scamnesty Campaign - to avoid becoming a victim of scams: https://www.hampshire-pcc.gov.uk/get-involved/taking-action/scamnesty. Take part in the live Spot, Avoid, Report challenge until Tuesday 5 May 2020
The Cyber Ambassadors are providing activities and information for children and young people to access to ensure they are using the internet safely:
Please signpost young people 13yrs+ to follow the Hampshire and Isle of Wight Youth Commission on social media HantsYC Instagram & Twitter for top tips, ideas and fun activities.
|
