Smartphone free Childhood

By Shaun McGrail | 24 May 2024

One of our parents has shared a radio interview with the founders of ‘Smart phone free childhood’. She found it was really interesting, and good to hear as a parent of children who don’t have smart phones, that there are other parents out there doing the same.  Their website is  https://smartphonefreechildhood.co.uk/   and there was…

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Which Chromebook?

By Shaun McGrail | 28 September 2023

At BCS, students use Chromebooks to access and complete work assignments and our filtered internet connection. You may have devices at home that students can use to complete homework assignments, however these devices might be shared, touchscreen based, or simply old and slow making homework frustrating. Parents often want to know “which Chromebook should we…

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Keep your Child Safe on WhatsApp

By John Kershaw | 28 November 2022

WhatsApp can feel like any other messaging app. Millions around the world use this simple and free tool to keep in touch with family and friends, sharing stories, updates and media. What about children using WhatsApp? Check out our WhatsApp Parent factsheet so you know how to spot some of the potential dangers if you…

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CEOP 4-7 yrs website

By Shaun McGrail | 23 June 2022

The website is based on the three-episode Jessie & Friends animated series, which aims to equip 4-7 year olds with the knowledge, skills and confidence they need to stay safer online. It is intended to be used by 4-7 year olds alongside their parents and careers, or within education settings as a learning tool.

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Video Gaming Advice for Parents

By Shaun McGrail | 3 March 2021

[The information below is taken from Westmorland Primary School, Stockport] Bradford Christian School is committed to keeping children safe and to promoting the safe, responsible use of technology. As such, we feel it is our responsibility to make you aware of the following. Some children have been discussing video games that they have access to…

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