Internet Safety

29 March 2019

It has been brought to my attention that while playing the game ‘Fortnite’, a number of our pupils may have been exposed to inappropriate websites. This may have been caused by an unknown individual employing hacking measures to gain access to the gaming group. In doing so the ‘hacker’ may have tricked the pupils into looking at unsuitable material.

May we suggest that you become familiar with the group or friends your child plays this game with and that you control or set limits to the number of friends your child is permitted to have when playing this and other internet based activities. ‘Friend requests’ and messages received from non-friends should be monitored and your child encouraged to inform you immediately of any unusual on-line behaviour.