Please see below for some top tips, quizzes and films. 

It’s World Book Day this week, a perfect time to celebrate the joy of reading and explore how technology can support literacy. The way we engage with text has changed dramatically over the years. Whether reading captions on social media, instructions in a video game or an e-book on a digital device, technology plays a major role in modern literacy.

To help struggling readers, many digital platforms offer tools that enhance readability by making text more accessible and engaging. Please read the information below – also available in podcast format – offering parents and educators ten top tips on how they can help young readers engage in text and foster a love for reading.

WhatsApp - Is it safe for my child?

Above is a useful Online Safety Reading books list - these books can be found at your local Library or Amazon.  They are the perfect starting point for online safety conversations in our increasingly connected world! 

Childline on 0800 1111 or visit their website by clicking the link.

Childline’s Website

Childline is yours – a free, private and confidential service where you can be you. Whatever your worry, whenever you need help, however you want to get in touch. They are there for you online, on the phone, anytime.

https://www.childline.org.uk/info-advice

Report it!

If a child you know has experienced sexual or offensive chat that has made them feel uncomfortable or someone is trying to meet up with them, you can report this directly to CEOP.

This may have happened in a chat room, message board, instant messenger or on a social networking site. It could be on a mobile phone, games console or computer. It could be messages, images or conversations over webcam.

The important thing is that if you know that an adult is making sexual advances to children on the internet you should report it to CEOPs immediately. 

Click below to send a report to CEOP.

https://www.ceop.police.uk/Ceop-Report/