Pinderfields Hospital

Meet the Online Safety Team

                          Lisa Iliffe                 Adrian Boyer             Rachel Scholey

Many of you may be familiar with the TV show Adolescence or have seen the   extensive media coverage surrounding it. As parents, caregivers, and relatives   of young people, you may feel overwhelmed or concerned about the challenges   they face. To assist in better understanding their online communication, we've   provided a 'Periodic Table' of emojis, which outlines the meanings behind   various symbols commonly used on social media and messaging platforms.

 We hope this resource proves helpful as you navigate conversations and support   older students. If you have any concerns about managing your child's internet   access or online safety, please don't hesitate to reach out. Our team is here to   assist you in ensuring that your home’s online systems are as secure as possible.

   Emoji Table                Understanding Emojis

Please read the letter linked below which we have been asked to pass on by the National Crime Agency. It is an alert around the safety of children in regards to a current sharp rise in Financial Motivated Sexual Extortion.

NCA ALERT Financially Motivated Sexual Extortion

 Get smart about smartphones - Advice for parents and carers

 We know it can be tough to stay on top of kids smartphone use, especially if they are just starting

 their digital journey.

Here are some simple but practical things you can do today to take action and keep them safe.

The Report Harmful Content Button

The RHC button has been developed to offer anyone living in the UK a simple mechanism for gaining access to reporting routes for commonly used social networking sites, gaming platforms, apps and streaming services alongside trusted online safety advice, help and support. 

It also provides access for reporting online harm, for those over the age of 13 where an initial report has been made to industry but no action has been taken. RHC will review content in line with a sites' community standards and act in a mediatory capacity where content goes against these.

Children under 13 years of age are encouraged to tell an adult that they trust about what has happened and to ask for their help in reporting this going through our how we can help resource together.

RHC also have advice and links to reporting routes for other online harms people may come across or face, such as impersonation, privacy violations and intimate image abuse. 

Reporting to RHC

Reports can be made 24/7 through the online reporting forms and helpline practitioners will review and respond to reports  within 72 hours between 10am and 4pm Monday to Friday.

   The Report Harmful Content Button

Assessing Smartphone Readiness

 "How do I start that conversation with my child?"

Early and continuing conversations is important and should not be any different from any other normal conversation. 

To help parents, Internet Matters have put together some conversation starters and tips to help which you can find HERE.

What is The Dark Web?

Take a look at CEOP's advice and short film explaining all you need to know about the dark web.

A collection of short videos to use with primary aged children.

These videos are designed to be used by families at home for an adult to deliver directly with children aged 6-9 years old. Click on the image below.

  Take a look at this great new online safety hub which has just been launched.  It has been created with the help of parents for SEND children for parents of SEND children.