Sandhurst School Against Bullying

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https://nypost.com/…/bullying-in-nyc-sc hools-hit-unprecede…/ Very worrying. Parents, there is a call for more of us to limit your child's use of social media. There are lots of reasons not just cyberbullying - some tips on the next post.

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Harmful sexual behaviour in children and young people

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Dear Parents/ Carers,
We are writing to make you aware of a concerning internet trend called the “MOMO Challenge”. Similar to the Blue Whale Challenge in 2017, the Momo Challenge is a viral social media trend with children and young people. The challenge encourages young people to contact an unknown person called “Momo” via social media.
What is the Momo Challenge?... • Throughout the challenge, children are sent violent and graphic images and texts. If children want to stop the challenge “Momo” threatens to leak their personal information • Then, the stranger asks children to share photos and videos of themselves completing certain tasks • At first the tasks are small. For example: face a fear, wake up at weird hours throughout the night • The tasks escalate until the final task which encourages children to kill themselves • WhatsApp, YouTube, and Facebook are the primary networks for the challenge
Why should we be concerned? • Children who partake in the Momo Challenge are actively communicating with with unknown persons and may be encouraged to self-harm • The Momo Challenge is not specific to one country, it is global • The Momo Challenge can feel real for children and may push them to harm themselves • Children are exposed to violent and graphic images throughout the challenge • Some children have reported that it is easy to come across “Momo” on Facebook and YouTube and that it is easy to connect with the character on WhatsApp
What can parents do? Ensure they know what their children can access online Ensure children understand the importance of not giving personal information to anyone they do not know Tell their children no-one has the right to make them do anything they do not want to do Use parental controls to keep children safe If children do receive a Momo message, remind the child Momo isn’t a real person, Momo doesn’t exist. The message is computer generated and is most likely an app ‘phishing’ for information. Tell them not to respond, at all. Then block any number that may appear
Remember: As with the Blue Whale Challenge most of the concern arose through the media hype that surrounded the Challenge rather than children actually being exposed to risk. However, the constantly evolving digital world means a steady influx of new apps and games and can be hard for parents to keep track of. That is why we advise parents to talk regularly with children about these apps and games and the potential risks they can be exposed to.
The NSPCC publishes advice and guidance for parents on discussing online safety with their children, as well as Net Aware - the UK's only parental guide to social media and gaming apps https://www.net-aware.org.uk/
Yours sincerely, Ms S Hunt Deputy Headteacher and Designated Safeguarding Lead
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I hope you find this helpful

https://parentinfo.org/article/low-mood-a -guide-for-parents?
There is some great information in this article from parentinfo. It only takes a few minutes to read and is really informative. There is additional information available via links at the end of the article but I will also post these here

https://www.saferinternet.org.uk/safer-in ternet-day/2019
Stop, think, DO NOT POST if it will: upset, distress, trouble, perturb, disturb, discompose, unsettle, disconcert, discountenance, dismay, disquiet, worry, bother, inconvenience, agitate, fluster, throw, ruffle, unnerve, shake, frighten, alarm, anger, annoy, irritate, vex, irk, fret, pester, harass, torment, plague, or hurt someone

BBC Actionline 0800 066 066 This news is awful. If you feel you need any advice for any related reason please contact the number above
https://www.bbc.co.uk/…/u…/instagram- helped-kill-my-daughter

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Following our successful Anti-bullying week activities, I just wanted to share some information with parents who have young people who are operating social media accounts. My concern is not necessarily that many of our under 13 students have social media accounts, but that if they do, there is parental knowledge and that relevant discussions regarding the implications and safety issues concerned with being on-line are happening. There are too many serious consequences, no...t least of which are cyber-bullying, grooming and stalking, that I urge you to have the conversations about what your young people do on-line and who they are talking to. Make sure their settings are all set to private and that they know who to report any concerns to. Almost every day I hear of a safety issue due to the on-line activity of young people. We all need to keep up the awareness of what our children are doing to help avoid serious incidents.
https://parentzone.org.uk/article/under-1 3s-and-social-media
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Message from Mrs Catherine Richardson:
This week was anti-bullying week and across the country schools were taking part in events to do with anti-bullying this week.
Students at Sandhurst School were focused on this with the theme being ‘Choose Respect’.
... Tutor groups were involved in raising awareness about this topic and having lots of really positive discussions.
The Anti-Bullying Ambassadors completed an act of kindness hiding 250 candy canes with inspirational messages for students to find.
Year 7’s took part in a Citizenship Day completing workshops about bullying, listening to real life stories and coming up with ways of stopping young people being unkind to each other
6th form students planned an assembly for all year levels celebrating diversity
Mrs Anderson ran an assembly on cyber bullying giving our year 7s key advice on how to deal with potential dangers.
For me the overriding message from the day was one of kindness. You can never underestimate the value of showing an individual some kindness and support. It can be life changing. Thank you to all the students and staff spreading this important message this week
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13th November. In a weeks time we have our year 7 citizenship day. The focus is anti-bullying. Part of that day is a talk about on-line safety and their use of social media sites. Of course our students in year 7 are too young to have most social network platforms as the minimum age is 13. However, should they be using them already, we aim to make sure that they come home making adjustments to their settings and/or deleting accounts having a better understanding of the implications of using social networks. Please ask your children about the day and, if you are aware that they have social networking accounts, sit with them whilst they check their settings. Ask them about how they use their accounts and how they work. It may be that they can help you secure your own accounts. :)

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