During the Spring Term, 2024, Carcroft Change Makers worked collaboratively to develop the ‘Carcroft Pledge’. We can’t wait to share this with whole school during our Summer Term!
Category : Curriculum
Online Safety
Our pupils are growing up in a world of ever-changing technology. While we feel that the use of technology is a largely positive aspect of modern life, we cannot ignore the risks that can be associated.
Throughout school we aim to teach children:
- about the impact of cyber-bullying and what to do if they have been affected.
- to be vigilant when communicating online recognising that people may not always be who they say they are and to be sensible about what they share.
- to tell an adult they trust if something is upsetting them.
- to question the reliability of information given through a web based source.
- to search responsibly for information while using internet browsers.
We understand that much of our pupil’s use of the internet will occur at home, away from the school filters.
Below are a list of useful websites, advice and resources that you may find helpful when navigating the issue of online safety with your child. At the bottom of this page are resources that your child can directly access as well to help them learn about online safety.
Useful resources and links
Thinkuknow http://www.thinkuknow.co.uk
Thinkuknow is an education programme from the National Crime Agency’s CEOP Command. Since 2006, it aims to ensure that everyone has access to this practical information – children, young people, their parents and carers and the professionals who work with them.
Internet Matters https://www.internetmatters.org/advice/esafety-leaflets-resources/
A comprehensive web resource with a wide array of tips and advice on how to navigate the online world with your child. Some of their guidance we attach below but you can find even more by visiting the link.
National Online Safety https://nationalonlinesafety.com/resources/platform-guides/
National Online Safety’s mission is to make the internet a safer place for children. They aim to do this by equipping school staff, parents and children with the knowledge they need to understand online dangers and how best to react should an incident arise. The link above provides up to date information about a wide variety of social media apps and platforms your child might be using.
NSPCC http://www.nspcc.org.uk/preventing-abuse/keeping-children-safe/share-aware/
The NSPCC are the first to admit that the internet is amazing. Children can play, learn, create and connect – opening up a whole world of exciting possibilities. But with the digital world changing all the time, how can you make sure your child’s staying safe? That’s where the NSPCC come in. Whether you’re an online expert or you’re not sure where to start, their tools and advice will help you keep your child safe.
Childnet http://www.childnet.com/parents-and-carers
Childnet International is a registered UK charity that aims to make the internet a safe place for children and young people. Packed with resources it is a great resource for parents.
CEOP http://ceop.police.uk/safety-centre/
Child Exploitation and Online Protection (CEOP) is part of the National Crime Agency and their website can be used to report if you are worried about online abuse or the way someone is communicating online.
BBC https://www.bbc.com/ownit
The BBC have a website and app called Own It. The website has a lot of content for children to help them navigate their online lives, and the free smartphone app comes with a special keyboard which can intervene with help and support in the moments that children need it the most.
SafetoNet https://safetonet.com/
SafeToNet is technology that educates children “in-the-moment” as they use their device. It is a safeguarding assistant that helps them become responsible and safe digital citizens. Its power lies in a smart keyboard that detects risks in real-time. It steers children away from trouble by filtering harmful outgoing messages before they can be sent and any damage can be done.
A guide to Apps & Social Media
The number of apps and social media channels your child could be exposed to grow all the time, as does an app’s functionality. We recommend you visit Net Aware to read the latest and most current advice on over 70 apps to ensure you know what they do, how you can limit their features as well as recommended age restrictions.
The apps included are:
- Fortnite
- Snapchat
- YouTube
- Minecraft
- Clash of Clans & Clash Royale
- Kik
- Friv
- Dubsmash
- Wink
- YOLO
- TikTok
- And many, many more
Resources for children to use
Below are some links that children themselves can access for help when navigating the tricky subject of online safety,
Reception – Year 2
Below are a number of links that are tailored for children in the younger year groups.
https://www.thinkuknow.co.uk/5_7/
https://www.netsmartzkids.org/
https://www.childnet.com/resources/smartie-the-penguin
Year 3 – Year 6
Below are links more suitable for older children.
https://www.thinkuknow.co.uk/8_10/
https://www.nsteens.org/
Bonfire night with fireworks
The children have been looking at bonfire night with fireworks and talking about what you should and should not do. The afternoon the children then made their own firework picture.
Crew Godley – Crew in Action!
Crew Godley have been putting our character traits into action by creating special Christmas cards for members of our Armed Forces.
Through this activity, children have demonstrated Compassion, Respect and Courage, thinking about those who serve our country and the sacrifices they make, particularly when spending Christmas away from their families and loved ones.
Our children have taken time to create thoughtful, colourful cards, sharing messages of kindness, gratitude and festive cheer. This is a wonderful example of our XP values in action, showing that being Crew is about looking beyond ourselves, making a positive difference and using our character to brighten someone else’s day.
We are incredibly proud of Crew Godley for showing that even a small act of kindness can have a big impact!
Wonderdome!
We’ve had such an amazing experience this afternoon as we were teleported into space. We got to see the planets, sun and moon. This was an opportunity to get up close and personal while learning more facts and information. There were definitely some jaw dropping facts e.g there are more stars than there are grains of sand in the world. We learnt more about the moon landings and how there will be another moon landing in 2028! We’re very excited to be able to witness this.
Petals of Peace: A Year 5 Tribute.
Year 5 have created a collection of handcrafted red poppies with textured oil pastels.The deep crimson petals and dark centres create a vivid contrast, while delicate banners reading “Lest We Forget” turns the artwork into a Remembrance tribute.
Sensory bowl
What a lovely, creative activity! 🥣✨ The children have explored the story of Goldilocks and the Three Bears in a hands-on way, bringing the story of the bears’ porridge to life.
Here is how they made it : They drew a bowl on a lamating pouch , sealed the edges , added porridge , glitter, food colouring and water. This is how they turned out
STRANDED! – Our Survival Experience Day 🌴
Crew White kicked off our new writing unit with an exciting survival challenge!
After imagining that we had become stranded on a remote island, we had to work together to make some difficult decisions. With only five items to help us survive, we had to think carefully about what we would need and justify our choices.
But surviving wasn’t going to be easy! We faced a series of unexpected challenges, including finding fresh water, protecting ourselves from a dangerous storm and working out how to signal for rescue. Just when we thought help might be on its way, another setback tested our determination!
Throughout the day, we developed our teamwork, communication, problem-solving and resilience, while considering how people might think, feel and react in a survival situation.
This experience will provide inspiration for our new survival narratives, helping us bring our characters’ actions, emotions and challenges to life.
Could you survive on a deserted island? 🌊
Body Percussion
The children really enjoyed doing a bit of body percussion. They learned lots of different moves to each piece of music and then keeping it to the rhythm.
Creating and continuing patterns
We have been working on AB patterns in maths, looking at how to create them, and how to continue them correctly and accurately. Some of us used our new mathematical knowledge to use the resources in the small world area to create our own AB patterns. We even challenged our friends to continue the pattern until there were no more wooden treasures left in the correct colours. If we made a mistake, we talked about how we could fix it so the pattern was correct. Thea even decided to make her own pattern using the coloured pencils in the creative area!
P.E (football) ⚽️
This half term, we have been working on our football skills. We have looked at dribbling the ball using our ‘penguin shuffle’ to help us keep control of the ball as we move around the space.
Leaf Man 🍂
We have really enjoyed our work on the book ‘Leaf Man’. We loved talking about the story, thinking of all the different creations that were made out of the leaves as they were blown about in the Autumn weather.
We followed the steps to draw our own Leaf Man, and we chose different Autumnal colours to add extra detail to our finished drawings. We then use a starting dot to trace the word ‘m-a-n’ underneath.
