Dear students, parents and carers
Safer Internet Day 2023 will take place across the UK on Tuesday 7 of February. I would like to think that VI Form students are safe from the risk of: Online bullying, Coerced online abuse, Sexting etc. but if you need advice and support please speak to your Teachers or Student Services, there is also online support available for parents and students:
https://saferinternet.org.uk/ guide-and-resource/parents- and-carers https://saferinternet.org.uk/ guide-and-resource/young- people.
Remember that future employers may check your social media, so be careful what you post. Recruitment firm Reed states that 43% of recruiters check digital profiles, 80% checking online presence. There have been a number of high profile examples of this over the last few years. Again I would like to think that the VI Form community is very tolerant, accepting and caring and would never make sexist, racist or offensive comments in person or on social media. https://www.bbc.co.uk/ news/business-42621920
There has been a letter shared with you about the proposed upcoming strike action, as you may have seen via social media and local news, we will be open. Students should attend as normal and check Google Classroom for information.
One of our new weekly features in this newsletter will be #feelgoodfriday, which will actively promote strategies and practical help to support good mental health and wellbeing across our Federation. Launching today with Five Ways to Wellbeing, please see the details below.
Can I finally remind students (and/or their parents) to let us know if you are not going to be in. We want to treat students like adults, so please communicate with us and let us know if you aren’t in – just like all adults have to with their employer.
Have a safe weekend.