Year 5/6 & WhatsApp - Uphill Village Academy

Dear Parents/Carers,

It has come to my attention that a number of pupils in Years 5 and 6 are communicating with each other via messages over WhatsApp. Some of this messaging has been inappropriate.

I have spoken to all of the children within Years 5 and 6 today regarding this subject and would urge parents to also have conversations with your child(ren) around the appropriate and safe use of WhatsApp.

The National Safety Online website has some useful information for parents on how to approach conversations with children on the use of WhatsApp, please use the following link to download the free guide; https://nationalonlinesafety.com/guides/whatsapp-2022

Please be advised that the government age recommendation for the use of WhatsApp aged 16+.

If you have any concerns or wish to discuss this further, please telephone the school office on 01934 626796 or email [email protected]

Yours faithfully

Mrs Samantha Hodder

Principal