Launch of the Safer Schools NI app

Dear Parents, 

Safer Internet Day 2022 is today, Tuesday 8th February and will be celebrated with the theme

‘All fun and games? Exploring respect and relationships online’.

This will be explored in school with teachers using various stories and fun learning activities.

Our Lady's Primary School is launching the 'Safer Schools NI app' today, delivered in partnership with the Department of Education and Ineqe Safeguarding Group. This app :-

• Provides you with easy-to-follow steps on how to make your home and devices safer in the ‘Need-to-Know' section. It’s a great place to start!   
• Keeps you up to date with the current online trends, threats, and risks to your child. This information is sent directly to your device!
• Delivers the information you need to know on social media and gaming platforms, helping you understand the latest buzzwords and how to set privacy and parental settings on platforms like Among Us, Minecraft and TikTok.
• Offers expert guidance to help you navigate important issues such as bullying, mental health and healthy relationships. Giving you practical tips on how to approach these conversations with your children.
• Gives you access to your school’s latest news, updated policies, and calendar all within your App.  

  The Online Safety section will signpost you to help and support where you need it when you need it – it's in your pocket!

  Please watch the introductory video and view the document on how to download the app.

       The 4 digit login code needed to access Our Lady's Primary School Tullysaran is 6026.

       A QR code is also available in the images section of this news.

If you have any queries at all, please don't hesitate to contact me,

Mrs McCloy (ICT Co-ordinator)