Social Networking

Are you confused by your Instagrams and your Snapchat, really puzzled by Yo and confused by Periscope. Find out what makes these social networking sites tick by clicking this guidance here. Each entry has a link which will help you to ensure that you use these sites securely and responsibly. 

Parents, are you social networking securely? Ask your son or daughter for help as part of a shared conversation into e.safety. 

Remember to always think before you post when social networking and regardless of your security settings. If you would not be happy for the whole world to view what you write or the images you post don’t put it online. If you would like support with your on-line identity see some of the earlier posts on this blog or raise a specific request via the RGS Whisper service

Personal Resilience

Personal Resilience

The latest PSHE newsletter (Click here) deals with the important subject of personal resilience. Our ability to adapt well when times get tough and we experience significant sources of stress— such as family and friendship problems or exam stress identifies how resilient we are. If you are resilient you will "bounce-back" from difficult experiences but if you do struggle don’t panic resilience is something we can develop, check the guidance on this website .

Parents you can help your children develop their personal resilience The Edutopia website has a range of approaches and studies that can help you to build resilience within your family. The Parent Toolkit also has some useful advice.