<![CDATA[West Park Academy News Feed - E-Safety Updates]]> https://www.westparkacademy.org.uk%2Fnews%2F%3Fpid%3D32%26amp%3Bnid%3D31 Juniper Education Content Management System (CMS) Version: 4.5 (junipereducation.org) Tue, 17 Feb 2026 11:54:34 GMT Tue, 17 Feb 2026 11:54:34 GMT <![CDATA[ Facebook Page ]]> https://www.westparkacademy.org.uk/news/?pid=32&nid=31&storyid=833 Please keep an eye on our Facebook page where we regularly share E-Safety content. 

]]> Thu, 14 Mar 2024 12:09:29 GMT https://www.westparkacademy.org.uk/news/?pid=32&nid=31&storyid=833 <![CDATA[ Parent E-Safety Session ]]> https://www.westparkacademy.org.uk/news/?pid=32&nid=31&storyid=917 On Safer Internet Day, we hosted a parent information session on ways to keep your children safe online.  If you missed the session, you can see the information here. 

]]> Tue, 17 Feb 2026 11:54:34 GMT https://www.westparkacademy.org.uk/news/?pid=32&nid=31&storyid=917 <![CDATA[ February E-Safety Update ]]> https://www.westparkacademy.org.uk/news/?pid=32&nid=31&storyid=913 Please see the latest E-Safety update from Lingfield Trust.   Also, don't forget to sign up for our Safer Internet Day Parent session. More info on the post below.

]]> Tue, 3 Feb 2026 08:35:12 GMT https://www.westparkacademy.org.uk/news/?pid=32&nid=31&storyid=913 <![CDATA[ January 2026 - E-Safety Update ]]> https://www.westparkacademy.org.uk/news/?pid=32&nid=31&storyid=910 Each month Lingfield Trust shares a newsletter for parents with updates and news on how to keep your child safe online.   Please see our website for the January 2026 update. 

]]> Fri, 9 Jan 2026 15:58:11 GMT https://www.westparkacademy.org.uk/news/?pid=32&nid=31&storyid=910 <![CDATA[ Parental Controls Guide ]]> https://www.westparkacademy.org.uk/news/?pid=32&nid=31&storyid=889 Through Lingfield Education Trust we have E-Safety support and advice.  Please see this handy Parental Controls guide for popular devices and apps. 

]]> Thu, 3 Jul 2025 09:57:57 GMT https://www.westparkacademy.org.uk/news/?pid=32&nid=31&storyid=889 <![CDATA[ May E-Safety Newsletter ]]> https://www.westparkacademy.org.uk/news/?pid=32&nid=31&storyid=882 Each month Lingfield Trust shares a newsletter for parents with updates and news on how to keep your child safe online. 

]]> Thu, 1 May 2025 10:36:04 GMT https://www.westparkacademy.org.uk/news/?pid=32&nid=31&storyid=882 <![CDATA[ Lingfield Trust Online Safety Newsletter ]]> https://www.westparkacademy.org.uk/news/?pid=32&nid=31&storyid=879 Every month Lingfield Trust shares a newsletter for parents with updates and news on how to keep your child safe online. 

]]> Mon, 31 Mar 2025 12:19:50 GMT https://www.westparkacademy.org.uk/news/?pid=32&nid=31&storyid=879 <![CDATA[ New Trend Update ]]> https://www.westparkacademy.org.uk/news/?pid=32&nid=31&storyid=670 We have been alerted by the Darlington Internet Safety Partnership that a new trend is doing the rounds on Tik-Tok  - do it yourself Stick and Poke tattoos and young people in Darlington are already copying it.

]]> Wed, 3 Nov 2021 18:19:58 GMT https://www.westparkacademy.org.uk/news/?pid=32&nid=31&storyid=670 <![CDATA[ Squid Game ]]> https://www.westparkacademy.org.uk/news/?pid=32&nid=31&storyid=665 Darlington Internet Safety Partnership have had several enquiries about the popular and violent  Netflix show, Squid Game.  It has risen in popularity and is capturing the attention of children across the town.

Please see the information below giving a brief summary of the content of the show and how you can set parental controls up for children on Netflix.

]]> Thu, 7 Oct 2021 12:04:22 GMT https://www.westparkacademy.org.uk/news/?pid=32&nid=31&storyid=665 <![CDATA[ Parental Controls ]]> https://www.westparkacademy.org.uk/news/?pid=32&nid=31&storyid=663 It is getting easier and easier for parents to set up restrictions and controls on devices to help keep children safe.  Please see the posters and links below to help you set up some of your child's devices.

]]> Wed, 22 Sep 2021 20:54:01 GMT https://www.westparkacademy.org.uk/news/?pid=32&nid=31&storyid=663 <![CDATA[ Durham Police E-Safety Flyers ]]> https://www.westparkacademy.org.uk/news/?pid=32&nid=31&storyid=609 Durham Constabulary have produced resources to support parents keep their children safe online.  There are a range of different flyers you can download on our website.

]]> Mon, 18 Jan 2021 11:00:59 GMT https://www.westparkacademy.org.uk/news/?pid=32&nid=31&storyid=609 <![CDATA[ DISP E-Safety Christmas Campaign ]]> https://www.westparkacademy.org.uk/news/?pid=32&nid=31&storyid=589 The Darlington Internet Safety Partnership Christmas Campaign 2020

Yes It’s that time of year again Christmas! Which for many children and young people will mean new video games and game consoles for Christmas.

Gaming is booming this year thanks to Covid lockdowns and with both PlayStation and Xbox releasing new consoles and we expect many excited children will be looking forward to playing with their new consoles and games on Christmas day.  Along with all that fun and excitement however can come a few risks which is why we think it’s a good idea that parents and carers set up the console’s before gifting them with a child’s account and parental controls.

]]> Sun, 29 Nov 2020 12:42:58 GMT https://www.westparkacademy.org.uk/news/?pid=32&nid=31&storyid=589 <![CDATA[ Xbox Family Settings App ]]> https://www.westparkacademy.org.uk/news/?pid=32&nid=31&storyid=582 Xbox have recently released a 'Family Settings App' making it easier for parents to manage and support their children when using Xbox consoles.  As a new console has just been released, now is the time to make sure everything is set up safely to support you and your children!

You can find more information here...

]]> Thu, 12 Nov 2020 21:06:01 GMT https://www.westparkacademy.org.uk/news/?pid=32&nid=31&storyid=582 <![CDATA[ Online Safety at Home ]]> https://www.westparkacademy.org.uk/news/?pid=32&nid=31&storyid=570 Think You Know have produced a range of short tasks you can complete at home to help keep you and your children safe online.

Each of these family activity sheets have a selection of short conversation starters, practical tips and fun tasks to do as a family!

]]> Thu, 15 Oct 2020 13:46:30 GMT https://www.westparkacademy.org.uk/news/?pid=32&nid=31&storyid=570 <![CDATA[ Tik Tok Warning ]]> https://www.westparkacademy.org.uk/news/?pid=32&nid=31&storyid=557 There are a number of posts circulating about an alleged video circulating Tik Tok where a man commits suicide live on camera.  We strongly urge you to check your child's devices as we understand Tik Tok became incredibly popular during Lockdown.

See more info on our website!

]]> Tue, 8 Sep 2020 15:02:03 GMT https://www.westparkacademy.org.uk/news/?pid=32&nid=31&storyid=557 <![CDATA[ Tik Tok ]]> https://www.westparkacademy.org.uk/news/?pid=32&nid=31&storyid=526 During lockdown many children and young people have been using a variety of popular streaming apps as a way of having fun, keeping in touch with friends and family and to meet new people. The most popular of these apps being TikTok.  A number of parents and staff from within Darlington have contacted Darlington Internet Safety Partnership with concerns around children using TikTok and similar apps and as an issue and concern it’s one that’s not going to go away anytime soon.

]]> Tue, 30 Jun 2020 12:59:45 GMT https://www.westparkacademy.org.uk/news/?pid=32&nid=31&storyid=526 <![CDATA[ Gaming Advice ]]> https://www.westparkacademy.org.uk/news/?pid=32&nid=31&storyid=525 Gaming is incredibly popular with children at school and more so with the current situation of lockdown and the summer holidays fast approaching.  Here are a range of websites to help parents offering advice and guidance.

]]> Tue, 30 Jun 2020 10:08:58 GMT https://www.westparkacademy.org.uk/news/?pid=32&nid=31&storyid=525 <![CDATA[ Home Support - Online Safety ]]> https://www.westparkacademy.org.uk/news/?pid=32&nid=31&storyid=394 Schools across the UK are now closed to most families. We know this is a difficult time for most parents and online use plays a part in this.  Think U Know have created a page to support families at home during school closures in relation to online use.

]]> Thu, 23 Apr 2020 12:01:24 GMT https://www.westparkacademy.org.uk/news/?pid=32&nid=31&storyid=394 <![CDATA[ Tik Tok ]]> https://www.westparkacademy.org.uk/news/?pid=32&nid=31&storyid=198 Tik Tok is an increasingly popular social media platform for children aged 13+.  However some children in primary schools do access the service and have their own accounts.   Tik Tok have added a new Family Safety feature for parents to monitor their children's accounts.  See the information below from Darlington Internet Safety Partnership.

]]> Tue, 25 Feb 2020 20:44:10 GMT https://www.westparkacademy.org.uk/news/?pid=32&nid=31&storyid=198 <![CDATA[ Darlington Internet Safety Partnership ]]> https://www.westparkacademy.org.uk/news/?pid=32&nid=31&storyid=196 Check out this great new site from DISP! The website aims to keep teachers, families and children up to date with the latest trends and information about keeping safe online!

]]> Wed, 12 Feb 2020 20:34:40 GMT https://www.westparkacademy.org.uk/news/?pid=32&nid=31&storyid=196 <![CDATA[ Gaming ]]> https://www.westparkacademy.org.uk/news/?pid=32&nid=31&storyid=195 Gaming is incredibly popular amongst children at Primary age and it always comes up in discussions around keeping safe online. See the info below for some handy tips and guides.

]]> Tue, 11 Feb 2020 21:44:38 GMT https://www.westparkacademy.org.uk/news/?pid=32&nid=31&storyid=195 <![CDATA[ Safer Internet Day 2020 ]]> https://www.westparkacademy.org.uk/news/?pid=32&nid=31&storyid=192 Empower your child with safe choices they can make online instead of overwhelming them with restrictions. Let’s create an internet where you are #freetobe involved in your children’s online lives.

Top tips this #SaferInternetDay. www.saferinternet.org.uk/sid-tips @UK_SIC

]]> Mon, 10 Feb 2020 20:34:38 GMT https://www.westparkacademy.org.uk/news/?pid=32&nid=31&storyid=192 <![CDATA[ Christmas Message ]]> https://www.westparkacademy.org.uk/news/?pid=32&nid=31&storyid=181 It’s that time of the year  when families are buying lots of new gadgets and technology for their children for Christmas. Many children will be excitedly opening their presents on Christmas morning to find new mobile phones, tablets and games consoles and in a large number of cases these gadgets will not of been set up with any parental controls.

]]> Fri, 20 Dec 2019 14:14:36 GMT https://www.westparkacademy.org.uk/news/?pid=32&nid=31&storyid=181 <![CDATA[ Christmas Message ]]> https://www.westparkacademy.org.uk/news/?pid=32&nid=31&storyid=180 It’s that time of the year  when families are buying lots of new gadgets and technology for their children for Christmas. Many children will be excitedly opening their presents on Christmas morning to find new mobile phones, tablets and games consoles and in a large number of cases these gadgets will not of been set up with any parental controls.

]]> Fri, 20 Dec 2019 14:14:21 GMT https://www.westparkacademy.org.uk/news/?pid=32&nid=31&storyid=180 <![CDATA[ Monkey App ]]> https://www.westparkacademy.org.uk/news/?pid=32&nid=31&storyid=147 The e-safety team at the local authority have had multiple people contact them with concerns and questions about the popular app Monkey.  Here is some advice and information they have put together.

]]> Mon, 9 Sep 2019 09:22:44 GMT https://www.westparkacademy.org.uk/news/?pid=32&nid=31&storyid=147 <![CDATA[ Parental Controls ]]> https://www.westparkacademy.org.uk/news/?pid=32&nid=31&storyid=137 Here are some useful links to show you how to set parental controls on Xbox One, PS4 and Switch.

]]> Fri, 5 Jul 2019 15:56:10 GMT https://www.westparkacademy.org.uk/news/?pid=32&nid=31&storyid=137 <![CDATA[ Digital Parenting ]]> https://www.westparkacademy.org.uk/news/?pid=32&nid=31&storyid=121 Over the next few days your child should be bringing home this useful magazine about keeping safe online.

]]> Tue, 5 Mar 2019 15:26:05 GMT https://www.westparkacademy.org.uk/news/?pid=32&nid=31&storyid=121 <![CDATA[ Momo ]]> https://www.westparkacademy.org.uk/news/?pid=32&nid=31&storyid=120 You may of heard about the 'MoMo Game' as it has featured recently in a number of tabloid newspapers and information is currently being shared on social media warning parents.

]]> Wed, 27 Feb 2019 09:30:51 GMT https://www.westparkacademy.org.uk/news/?pid=32&nid=31&storyid=120 <![CDATA[ Family Internet Use Plan ]]> https://www.westparkacademy.org.uk/news/?pid=32&nid=31&storyid=116 On Wednesday 6th February 2019 Mike Clark from C:The Box delivered a session about pupil Internet use at West Park Academy.  He talked about how children use the Internet and the potential risks they face. 

]]> Mon, 11 Feb 2019 16:27:55 GMT https://www.westparkacademy.org.uk/news/?pid=32&nid=31&storyid=116 <![CDATA[ E-Safety parent session cancelled ]]> https://www.westparkacademy.org.uk/news/?pid=32&nid=31&storyid=109 Sadly, due to low numbers the E-Safety parent event scheduled for Monday 10th December will be postponed.

]]> Sun, 9 Dec 2018 20:46:26 GMT https://www.westparkacademy.org.uk/news/?pid=32&nid=31&storyid=109 <![CDATA[ Twitch ]]> https://www.westparkacademy.org.uk/news/?pid=32&nid=31&storyid=106 Across Darlington it has been noticed that Twitch is becoming increasingly popular with primary aged children.  Twitch has a minimum age limit of 13+ and there are concerns over the content users may broadcast.  There is some general information about Twitch below and at the bottom there is also a handy parents guide you can download.

]]> Mon, 3 Dec 2018 11:59:01 GMT https://www.westparkacademy.org.uk/news/?pid=32&nid=31&storyid=106 <![CDATA[ New Term, New Devices? ]]> https://www.westparkacademy.org.uk/news/?pid=32&nid=31&storyid=88 Net Aware have created a handy website full of tips, tricks and advice regarding setting up parental controls on new devices.

]]> Tue, 11 Sep 2018 16:30:05 GMT https://www.westparkacademy.org.uk/news/?pid=32&nid=31&storyid=88 <![CDATA[ Social Media Parental Advice ]]> https://www.westparkacademy.org.uk/news/?pid=32&nid=31&storyid=84 The UKCCIS (UK Council for Child Internet Safety) have produced some guidance for parents about children's social media use.

]]> Sat, 30 Jun 2018 12:31:00 GMT https://www.westparkacademy.org.uk/news/?pid=32&nid=31&storyid=84 <![CDATA[ Fortnite ]]> https://www.westparkacademy.org.uk/news/?pid=32&nid=31&storyid=75 We have noticed a number of children talking about and imitating some of the moves from the incredibly popular game Fortnite.  We would like to share a web page which gives you an excellent parents guide to the game, which is rated as a PEGI 12.

]]> Tue, 24 Apr 2018 09:06:20 GMT https://www.westparkacademy.org.uk/news/?pid=32&nid=31&storyid=75 <![CDATA[ Random Chat Apps ]]> https://www.westparkacademy.org.uk/news/?pid=32&nid=31&storyid=67 We have heard of an increasing number of children using random chat websites and apps.

]]> Tue, 20 Mar 2018 22:01:23 GMT https://www.westparkacademy.org.uk/news/?pid=32&nid=31&storyid=67 <![CDATA[ Set Up Safe ]]> https://www.westparkacademy.org.uk/news/?pid=32&nid=31&storyid=66 Internet Matters have produced an excellent website which shows you how to enable parental controls on your devices.

]]> Sun, 18 Mar 2018 10:12:45 GMT https://www.westparkacademy.org.uk/news/?pid=32&nid=31&storyid=66 <![CDATA[ Gaming Advice ]]> https://www.westparkacademy.org.uk/news/?pid=32&nid=31&storyid=54 We would like to share with you a resource aimed at helping parents to understand the games children play.

]]> Tue, 27 Feb 2018 09:10:14 GMT https://www.westparkacademy.org.uk/news/?pid=32&nid=31&storyid=54 <![CDATA[ Safer Internet Day 2018 ]]> https://www.westparkacademy.org.uk/news/?pid=32&nid=31&storyid=52 Safer Internet Day 2018 will be celebrated globally on Tuesday 6th February with the slogan ‘Create, Connect and Share Respect: a better internet starts with you.’

]]> Mon, 5 Feb 2018 20:52:20 GMT https://www.westparkacademy.org.uk/news/?pid=32&nid=31&storyid=52 <![CDATA[ Roblox ]]> https://www.westparkacademy.org.uk/news/?pid=32&nid=31&storyid=51 There are an increasing number of warnings of misuse in the popular app Roblox.

]]> Wed, 31 Jan 2018 12:45:24 GMT https://www.westparkacademy.org.uk/news/?pid=32&nid=31&storyid=51 <![CDATA[ Sarahah - Messaging App ]]> https://www.westparkacademy.org.uk/news/?pid=32&nid=31&storyid=46 We have been informed there are an increasing number of reports of children in Darlington being bullied online through the use of the anonymous messaging app 'Sarahah'.

]]> Wed, 10 Jan 2018 10:55:06 GMT https://www.westparkacademy.org.uk/news/?pid=32&nid=31&storyid=46 <![CDATA[ YouTube Advice ]]> https://www.westparkacademy.org.uk/news/?pid=32&nid=31&storyid=42 YouTube advice for parents.

]]> Tue, 28 Nov 2017 09:47:27 GMT https://www.westparkacademy.org.uk/news/?pid=32&nid=31&storyid=42