E-Safety Top Tips – October Newsletter

Please see below the online safety newsletter for November as well as a summary of the themes covered. The newsletter focuses on staying informed about online risks and digital wellbeing for young people.

• The newsletter emphasises the importance of balancing screen time with offline activities.
• It encourages families to use tools like screen time trackers and to model healthy digital habits.
• Suggestions include setting device-free zones (e.g., bedrooms and dinner tables) and scheduling regular tech breaks.

• Highlights the popularity of online games among children and the potential risks, such as in-game purchases, chat features, and exposure to inappropriate content.
• Recommends that parents engage with their child’s gaming, understand the platforms they use, and activate parental controls where available.

• Reminds families to talk to children about protecting personal information online.
• Encourages reviewing privacy settings on apps and social media platforms to limit data sharing.

• Provides insights into new or trending apps that are popular with young people.
• Offers guidance on how these platforms work and what safety features are available.

• Includes links to trusted resources for further reading and support, such as Childnet, Internet Matters, and the UK Safer Internet Centre.

If you need more support or guidance with online safety, please contact a staff member or send us an email : newdale.primary@taw.org.uk