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Below are a list of useful web links, which will allow you to support your child’s education:
Learning resources for adults, children, parents and teachers: find online courses , video clips, educational games and revision activities.
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This website is packed with expert advice, top tips, eBooks and activities to help you support your child’s reading and maths at home.
An excellent website to support reading with the use of phonic skills.
Please use the above link to find out about the infant schools that serve your parish.
There is a wealth of information and advice available online to help you and your family stay safe. Here are some starting points.
A website advising and enabling those who wish to report possible online exploitation.
Childnet International – Supporting Young People Online
A great leaflet giving conversation starters for discussion at home with your child/children, general internet advice and gaming. Also available in languages other than English.
Childnet – Keeping Your Children Safe Online
Top tips for parents to help younger children stay safe online.
Childnet – International Family Agreement
A good place to start a conversation with your whole family about how you all use the internet and discuss how to behave in a positive way when online. Also includes template to make your own family agreement.
A collection of guidebooks about apps, cyber-bullying and cyber-security.
Advice for parents in a digital age. Information on tablets, smartphones and the internet.
A guide to keeping your children safe online by being net aware.
UK Safer Internet Centre – Parental Controls
You can set up parental controls on all your devices using the above web page.
UK Safer Internet Centre – Parents’ Guide to Technology
A guide to help parents understand technology eg smartphones, tablets and gaming devices
Think U Know
A site to find the latest information on websites that children like to visit, mobiles and new technology.
If you are thinking of purchasing a game for a console or your child is playing a game online. You can check the content and suitability here.