Wednesday 22 May 2019

Kooth

All students at RGS have had the opportunity to find out about the support that Kooth can give. There are online counsellors available from 12-10pm during the week and from 6-10pm on Saturday and Sunday. The service is completely anonymous  and while you are encouraged to create a log in you are not required to enter your name or any contact details should you not want to. We have had fantastic feedback about Kooth from students who have sought advice and guidance onb a range of issues around their wellbeing.


Off the Record

Off the Record are a fantastic charity operating in Bristol  focusing on personal well being including anxiety, self harm and anger management. The charity offer drop in sessions, workshops and online resources. Their website is quite basic but if you scroll down to the lower icons on each page there is a wide range of guidance.

Tuesday 21 May 2019

Our online reputation.

Sometimes we do not consider the impact of our actions in the virtual world and there can be serious consequences. However when we make mistakes in the virtual world the impact can be more widespread. Take a moment to review this guide here and perhaps spend some shared time with your child supporting each other to ensure your settings for online activity are appropriate and fit for purpose. Click the link here. This resource is also really good for information on a range of online issues.