Weekly Safeguarding Messsage
HOW TO TALK TO YOUR CHILD ABOUT RELATIONSHIPS SOURCE: NSPCC
It’s natural for children and young people to be curious about sex and relationships. But for some parents and carers, it can feel awkward talking about these things. You may feel embarrassed, so might they, but it’s natural for them to have questions.
Children and young people have many different types of relationships at different stages of their life, including online. They may use tools like social media or video apps to stay in touch with friends or a partner. NSPCC has advice on supporting your child to have a healthy relationship with the online world.
You may feel anxious or worry about your child’s safety as they start to develop new relationships. NSPCC has advice to help you understand the difference between healthy and unhealthy relationships and tips on what you can do to support your child.
https://www.nspcc.org.uk/keeping-children-safe/sex-relationships/healthy-relationships/
TIKTOK SOURCE NATIONAL COLLEGE Among children – and especially teenagers – TikTok boasts approximately 220 million users, providing a near-endless reel of short clips intended to entertain, educate and more. However, along with its enormous userbase comes a significant number of possible risks: Ofcom have dubbed it the most likely app on which teen users would potentially suffer harm.
With the platform reaching astronomical levels of success among the younger generation, it’s vitally important for parents and educators to understand the risks it poses. The guide below lets you know about the most prominent potential dangers associated with TikTok and offers expert advice on how to safeguard youngsters who are navigating the site.