Pinderfields Hospital

As Xmas is approaching many children and young people will be asking for new  devices. It's important that parents think carefully about these devices and the parental features that are available. It's equally important parents think about what the device will be used for, e.g. an all-singing-all-dancing smartphone when it will only be used for messaging and the odd phone call, would a dumb phone be better?

Internet Matters has put together a couple of really good guides for parents:

• How to choose the right phone for your child - HERE

• Children's tech guide 2023 - which has guides on a huge range of tech from laptops to gaming consoles, smart TV's and much more. The guides can be found HERE. 

 "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.

NFT's - What parents and carers need to know in 2022

 Click on the image below to read the blog.

Family Screen Time

Click on the image below to download the Safer Schools Family Screen TIme Pack.  The   pack contains reward stickers, phone zone sticker and screen time agreements.  Use   the pack to help set up your rules and timetables around screen time at home.

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.