New Online Safety Resources: March and April 2026 Edition

Inside the March & April Updates

This term, our newsletters tackle critical changes to the platforms our children use most. By reading "25 Online Safety Newsletter March 2026.pdf" and "26 Online Safety Newsletter April 2026.pdf", you will find expert advice on:

• YouTube & Entertainment: New parental controls for YouTube Shorts and bedtimes, plus how to set up child-safe profiles on BBC iPlayer.

• Social Media & Messaging: Understanding WhatsApp’s new "Parent-Managed Accounts" for those under 13 and how social media algorithms influence what your child sees.

• Gaming Security: Guidance on PEGI age ratings for popular games and a specific safety review of Five Nights at Freddy’s.

• Emerging Technology: How to set parental controls on ChatGPT and a new police campaign helping families spot "deepfakes" and AI-generated misinformation.

• Mental Health & Wellbeing: Research on the effects of mobile phones on digital wellbeing and tips for reducing peer pressure through a "Smartphone Free Childhood".

Watch, Listen, and Learn

We want to make these safety updates as accessible as possible for our busy parents. In addition to the digital newsletters, we have provided several ways to get informed:

1. Full Newsletters: Download and read "25 Online Safety Newsletter March 2026" and "26 Online Safety Newsletter April 2026" for the complete guides and links.

2. Audio Podcasts: Listen to our audio overviews (March and April) for a convenient summary of the key takeaways while you are on the move.

3. Video Overviews: New for this edition! Watch our quick video summary of April's newsletter focusing on Online gaming.

At Paulton Junior School, we believe that staying informed is the best way to protect our pupils. We encourage all parents to explore these resources and use the provided conversation starters to talk with your children about their online lives.

Visit the Online Safety section of our school website to access all files, podcasts, and videos.