Fortnite Factsheet

27th Nov, 24

https://www.firtreecic.co.uk/couch/uploads/file/fortnite_parent_factsheet__november_2024_bhuqnqx.pdf

Instagram

27th Nov, 24

https://www.firtreecic.co.uk/couch/uploads/file/instagram_parent_factsheet_2024.pdf

Term Dates

27th Nov, 24

https://www.firtreecic.co.uk/couch/uploads/file/fir-tree-college-term-dates-2024_25-docx68.pdf

Digital Wellbeing

15th Nov, 24

https://www.firtreecic.co.uk/couch/uploads/file/digital-wellbeing-thrive-online.pdf

Newsletter November 2024

14th Nov, 24

https://www.firtreecic.co.uk/couch/uploads/file/fir-tree-november-2024-wellbeing-newsletter.pdf

Family Lives

6th Nov, 24

https://www.familylives.org.uk/how-we-can-help/online-parenting-courses

Family Lives offers a confidential and free* helpline service for families in England and Wales (previously known as Parentline). They can be contacted on 0808 800 2222 for emotional support, information, advice…

Setting up parental controls

16th Jul, 24

https://www.knowsleyclcs.org.uk/online-safety-videos/

What are social media algorithms? Advice for parents and carers

9th Jul, 24

https://www.childnet.com/blog/algorithms/

Live streaming platforms

13th Jun, 24

https://www.firtreecic.co.uk/couch/uploads/file/live_streaming_parent_factsheet_june-2024.doc

Behaviour Policy

23rd May, 24

https://www.firtreecic.co.uk/couch/uploads/file/behaviour-for-success-policy-2.pdf

College Behaviour Stages

22nd May, 24

https://www.firtreecic.co.uk/couch/uploads/file/college-behaviour-stages.pdf

College Expectations

22nd May, 24

https://www.firtreecic.co.uk/couch/uploads/file/college-expectations.pdf

College Rewards

22nd May, 24

https://www.firtreecic.co.uk/couch/uploads/file/college-rewards.pdf

Parent Carer Wellbeing Newsletter May 2024

20th May, 24

https://www.firtreecic.co.uk/couch/uploads/file/parentcarer-newsletter-may-2480.pdf

Online Safety Newsletter May 2024

13th May, 24

https://www.firtreecic.co.uk/couch/uploads/file/may-24-online-safety-newsletter.pdf

Online Safety Newsletter April 2024

25th Apr, 24

https://www.firtreecic.co.uk/couch/uploads/file/online-safety-newsletter-april-2024_secondary_fir-tree_28-03-202486.pdf

QR Codes - National Cyber Security Centre 

23rd Apr, 24

QR Codes - National Cyber Security Centre 

QR Codes, what are they? we've all seen them whether its at your local or on the bus stop you use to get to work. For…

Apps to watch out for!

18th Apr, 24

https://www.firtreecic.co.uk/couch/uploads/file/apps-to-watch-out-for.pdf

Online Safety useful links

18th Apr, 24

https://www.firtreecic.co.uk/couch/uploads/file/online-safety-useful-links.pdf

Setting up Parental controls

18th Apr, 24

https://www.firtreecic.co.uk/couch/uploads/file/setting-up-parental-controls.pdf

Community Safety

18th Apr, 24

https://www.firtreecic.co.uk/couch/uploads/file/community-safety.pdf

Missing from Home?

18th Apr, 24

Newsletter March 2024

15th Apr, 24

https://www.firtreecic.co.uk/couch/uploads/file/online-safety-newsletter-secondary-march-2024_secondary_fir-tree_29-02-2024.pdf

Newsletter Feb 2024

15th Apr, 24

https://www.firtreecic.co.uk/couch/uploads/file/online-safety-newsletter-feb-24.pdf

Instagram Safety checklist

13th Feb, 24

https://swgfl.org.uk/assets/documents/instagram-checklist-2024.pdf?_=1706792881

Online Safety Newsletter Jan 2024

18th Jan, 24

https://www.firtreecic.co.uk/couch/uploads/file/online-safety-newsletter-jan-24.pdf

Understand more about end-to-end encryption

10th Jan, 24

Understand more about end-to-end encryption and how to support your child to balance privacy and safety.

https://www.thinkuknow.co.uk/parents/articles/what-is-end-to-end-encryption/?utm_source=Thinkuknow&utm_campaign=7383a96fbf-EMAIL_CAMPAIGN_9_26_2022_Network_COPY_01&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_0b54505554-7383a96fbf-65051276

Harmful Content Online

27th Nov, 23

We're here to help everyone report harmful content online

If you've experienced or witnessed harm online we can help. Report Harmful Content can help you to report harmful content online by providing up to date information on…

Report issue

27th Nov, 23

Report issue

If you’re worried about anything you or your child come across online, we’d advise you to report it immediately to the relevant organisation and to the site where you or your…

Online safety tips for parents of teenagers

27th Nov, 23

https://www.internetmatters.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/Internet-Matters-Age-Guide-14plus-Jan23.pdf

Sharing Photos

24th Aug, 23

Rumble

6th Jul, 23

Smartwatches

24th May, 23

What is Omegle? What parents need to know

24th May, 23

https://www.internetmatters.org/hub/news-blogs/what-is-omegle-what-parents-need-to-know/

What do I need to know about ChatGPT? A guide for parents and carers

24th May, 23

https://www.childnet.com/blog/what-do-i-need-to-know-about-chatgpt-a-guide-for-parents-and-carers/

Managing Device Stress and Anxiety

29th Mar, 23

Advice for parents and carers to help support young people in their safe and responsible use of the internet.

21st Mar, 23

Online Safety

15th Mar, 23

MAKING SURE YOUR HOME DOESN’T HAVE AN OPEN DOOR TO CHILD SEXUAL ABUSERS

14th Mar, 23

A guide for parents and carers 

https://talk.iwf.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/Parent-Resource.pdf

Safer Internet Broadcasting – UK Safer Internet Centre

28th Feb, 23

Safer Internet Broadcasting – UK Safer Internet Centre

In the modern world many children and adults are seeing live streaming as a valid way of generating low start up income. The rise of…

Safer Internet Day

8th Feb, 23

https://saferinternet.org.uk/safer-internet-day/safer-internet-day-2023/parents-and-carers

Newsletter

11th Jan, 23

https://firtreecic.co.uk/couch/uploads/file/safeguarding-newsletter-jan-2367.pdf

Here for You

10th Oct, 22

https://www.wigan.gov.uk/Council/The-Deal/Deal-Communities/Here-for-you/Index.aspx

NSPCC

9th Jun, 22

Sexual abuse in any form is unacceptable. Following the concerning reports provided to the Everyone’s Invited website, detailing incidents of sexual assault in schools and colleges, the Government has…

CEOP

5th May, 22

CEOP has created a new website for teenagers called 'The internet, relationships & you' and offers advice on socialising online, online safety, getting support and sexual content online. CEOP is a part…

WHISPER

28th Mar, 22

Whisper provides everyone in the college community a safe place to talk, report or highlight issues and concerns. When you don’t know where to go or who to turn to, Whisper can…

WORRYING ABOUT RUSSIA AND UKRAINE?

10th Mar, 22

https://www.childline.org.uk/get-involved/articles/worrying-about-russia-ukraine/

How to talk to your teenager about the invasion of Ukraine

10th Mar, 22

https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/articles/zbrdjsg

Safeguarding Newsletter

24th Feb, 22

Safeguarding Newsletter

https://www.firtreecic.co.uk/couch/uploads/file/safeguarding-newsletter-feb-22.pdf

This week marks Anti-bullying week with the theme ‘One kind word’ A link to information and support for parents and carers around bullying.

16th Nov, 21

https://anti-bullyingalliance.org.uk/sites/default/files/uploads/attachments/Anti-Bullying%20Week%202021%20-%20Parent%20Pack%20-%20FINAL.pdf

Follow the TALK checklist to help keep your child safe online

2nd Nov, 21

The Internet Watch Foundation (IWF) tells us that 'since the start of the pandemic, the amount of ‘self-generated’ child abuse imagery has increased dramatically. In 2020, the IWF confirmed 68,000 cases of…

Support available across Greater Manchester for mental health issues and wellbeing

2nd Nov, 21

https://hub.gmhsc.org.uk/mental-health/if-you-need-support-were-here-to-help/

Newsletter

16th Sep, 21

Newsletter Sept 2021

https://www.firtreecic.co.uk/couch/uploads/file/safeguarding-newsletter-issue-1-sept-21-39.pdf

ACT Early

19th Jul, 21