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ECO DAY is coming on Friday 24th April - we are going to plant sunflowers on Eco Day. Over Easter we ask that everyone looks out a clear 2L bottle.  Please wash this and cut the neck of the bottle off before bringing it into school. No milk cartons please! | Little Stars/Big Stars APRIL booking OPENS on Monday 23rd March and closes at 10am on Friday 27th March. | School Closes at 12noon this Friday for the EASTER HOLIDAYS - There will be Breakfast Club and Breaktime Snacks on sale as normal. At 12 noon there will be a school bus.  Pupils should wear School Uniform as normal.  School will re-open for pupils on TUESDAY 14th April due to a Staff Training day on Monday 13th April.  | School Holidays 2026 - 2027 are now available under 'PARENTS' area of the website...... School starts for pupils on Thursday 27th August 2026.
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28th Nov 2022

Social media is becoming increasingly difficult to navigate, especially for parents wanting to protect their children.

Here are ten tips for talking to your child about their use of social media and the internet:

  1. Have conversations from a young age
  2. Lead by example
  3. Ask your child about the apps and websites they use
  4. Set boundaries - but be realistic
  5. Reassure them that they can always talk to you
  6. Talk about personal information
  7. Talk about social media
  8. Talk about gaming
  9. Talk about cyberbullying
  10. Act on warning signs

Read more at Social Media & Mental Health | Guide For Parents | YoungMinds

 

If you are worried about your child's social media use, Parentline are a great resource for advice, help and support. Their helplines are open Monday to Thursday from 10 am to 9 pm, and Friday from 10 am to 4 pm. Find out more at Parentline – Helpline for Parents.