Five Elms Primary School

A new game 'Band Runner' is a fun interactive game that helps 8-10 year olds learn how to stay safe from risks they might encounter online. Featuring characters and safety messages from the Thinkuknow Play Like Share films, Band Runner is a fun game that puts children’s knowledge about online safety to the test by asking them to help characters make safe choices. Players can choose to play the game as characters Ellie or Sam who use their guitars to eliminate all obstacles in their path as they run through school in order to make it to their next gig. If players miss a jump or take a tumble they then need to help Alfie solve an online safety dilemma to be able to continue play. As players pass to the next level, the running gets faster! The Band Runner game can be found on our informative 8-10's website which also provides clear and practical safety advice under the following headings: Play – Playing games online Like – Being kind to others online Share – Sharing videos and photos online Chat – Talking to others online Lock – Keeping information private Explore – Exploring the internet https://www.thinkuknow.co.uk/8_10/ The website also has a ‘Worried about something’ section offering advice and support to children who are feeling worried, scared or upset about something which has happened online.

As with any form of technology or online space, adult offenders can use gaming platforms to target children and build relationships with them. It is important to know the different elements of gaming and how they can be used by offenders, and what you can do to support your child whilst gaming. Chat functions in games do differ however there are ways that you can support your child to stay safe if they chat whilst gamin Have ongoing conversations with your child about who they are talking to online. Discuss whether they know them in real life and what they share with them. Take time to explore games with your children. Ask them to show you what they like about the game and take an interest. Speak with them about making their profile private if possible and talk with them about information that is safe to share e.g. nicknames as opposed to full names. It is important to be aware of the chat platforms your child is using. Ask your child about what they would do if someone within a game asked to talk to them in private whether that’s on another platform or within the game. Help your child to identify this warning sign and explain what they can do can help them to keep safe. All young people need support to make safe decisions online. It is recommended that primary aged children remain under adult supervision whilst gaming, for example ensuring an adult is within earshot of conversations and able to see any chat taking place. If you are worried that a child is being groomed in a game, or on any other online platform you should seek support. You can contact your local police or report to CEOP. If you believe a child is in immediate danger call the police on 999. If you would like to talk to a professional about any other online concerns, please call the NSPCC on 0808 800 5000. For more information you can visit the 'Think You Know site'. https://www.thinkuknow.co.uk/parents/articles/gaming/

Dear Parents/Carers, Please find attached a computing information leaflet for parents. This leaflet has been designed to give parents information to help them to support their child’s learning in Computing. Yours sincerely Mrs Butt Assistant Head.

Dear Parents & Carers, Five Elms are looking at the possibility of offering early provision to those children who are due to start nursery school in September 2020. Therefore if your child is turning 3 years old (before April) during this academic year, (he/she would be eligible for a nursery placement during the following term. For more information see the attached letter with a reply slip. Yours sincerely, Mrs. B. Turner Head Teacher

Dear Parents and Carers, Friday the 27th September will be a non-uniform day (there is no theme). This is in support of Macmillan and we are asking for a contribution of £1. There will also be cakes for sale in the playground after school. If you are able to donate cakes for the cake sale please bring them in to school on the day. Macmillan Cancer Support provides invaluable help for people who are diagnosed with Cancer in many ways. They support around money worries, give advice about work and they are there to listen when people need to talk. Last year our school raised £414.63 for Macmillan to help make sure that no one faces cancer alone. Thank you. Yours Sincerely, Francesca Paliotta Family and Community Practitioner Tel: 02082706699