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The Fountains Federation
- Feb 9, 2020
- 1 min
Bogus Modelling Concern: Instagram
We have been made aware this morning by a Staffordshire school that there is a concern regarding Instagram and a bogus modelling agency g...
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The Fountains Federation
- Feb 3, 2020
- 1 min
OMEGLE: A Parent’s Guide
Omegle is a free online chat service which pairs random strangers into an online video call or text conversation, without the need to reg...
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The Fountains Federation
- Oct 24, 2019
- 2 min
Online Privacy tips for Parents
1. Use strict privacy settings in apps and on websites. When you or your child signs up for a new website or app, establish your privacy ...
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The Fountains Federation
- Feb 27, 2019
- 1 min
MOMO Challenge
The ‘MOMO challenge’ challenge started off as an urban myth and there has been a steady stream of 'fake news' coverage on social media wh...
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The Fountains Federation
- Jan 29, 2019
- 1 min
Online Safety Committee
Last week our Online Safety Committee representatives met to discuss Online Safety Day coming up in February. As a group we discussed it w...
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The Fountains Federation
- May 16, 2018
- 1 min
Prevent children turning into 'Screen Zombies'!
Please see information from National Online Safety Happy #WakeUpWednesday! Today's guide is on #ScreenAddiction for you to share with you...
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The Fountains Federation
- May 8, 2018
- 2 min
Online Privacy tips for Parents
1. Use strict privacy settings in apps and on websites. When you or your child signs up for a new website or app, establish your privacy ...
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The Fountains Federation
- Feb 9, 2018
- 1 min
Online Safety Committee Minutes
Our primary Online Safety Committee met this afternoon to discuss our online concerns, reflect on Safer Internet Day 2018 and to celebrat...
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The Fountains Federation
- Jan 5, 2018
- 1 min
Safer Internet Day 2018
Safer Internet Day 2018 will take place on Tuesday 6th February with the theme ‘Create, Connect and Share Respect: a better internet star...
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The Fountains Federation
- Dec 11, 2017
- 1 min
Online Safety Committee Minutes
Our latest Online Safety meeting minutes 8.12.17 are available to read online, visit the link below to find out more about keeping safe o...
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The Fountains Federation
- Dec 11, 2017
- 1 min
Online Safety: Christmas Update
If your child is getting a new phone or tablet for Christmas, you may wish to consider some monitoring software to keep a parental eye on...
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The Fountains Federation
- Nov 23, 2017
- 1 min
Help for the Holidays
Information from Childline It might seem like everyone celebrates Christmas when every advert on TV is about Christmas, and the shops are...
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The Fountains Federation
- Nov 22, 2017
- 1 min
Sexting Workshop for Parents
High School Parent Forum - 28 November 2017 The focus for our next Parent Forum will be 'Sexting - understanding the Risks and what to do...
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The Fountains Federation
- Oct 9, 2017
- 1 min
Online Safety Committee Minutes
Our latest Online Safety meeting minutes 6.10.17 are available to read online, visit the link below to find out more about keeping safe o...
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The Fountains Federation
- Oct 2, 2017
- 1 min
Learning disabilities, autism and internet safety
There are real benefits to internet use for young people with learning disabilities and autism. The internet generally may often be an ea...
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The Fountains Federation
- Sep 19, 2017
- 1 min
New app detects cyberbullying
A new app has been developed called Keepers Child Safety that aims to keep children safe from cyberbullying. The app tracks ‘suspicious a...
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