Recently there have been several incidents related to the misuse of WhatsApp groups. We would like to remind parents/carers and children that the minimum age for using WhatsApp is 16 or over.

WhatsApp is a chat application which can be used on a mobile phone or tablet, it lets you send messages, images and videos to friends. You can have one to one and group conversations.

We urge all parents/carers to keep an eye on their child’s mobile phone and/or online activities involving social media. The children are constantly reminded that they must tell a trusted adult if they receive anything inappropriate from any application.  This is linked to PSHE lessons on digital footprints and online safety.

I have attached a parent/carer WhatsApp guide below, in addition we regularly add online safety tips to our website: https://www.elvingtonprimary.org.uk/category/online-safety-for-families

If you have any questions or concerns, please don’t hesitate to contact me…

Kind regards,Mr. Andrew Buttery, Headteacher