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BAE Systems are running an extra work experience programme in July. This programme is available for all year 10 students to apply for (except for those students who are already completing the programme in June). The link to apply is below:

https://jobsearch.baesystems.com/browse-jobs/level-of-experience/work-experience

The dates of the programme are 20th - 25th July and it will be held at SASK. To apply follow the instructions on the link and select Barrow-in-Furness as your location. Places are limited so they have advised to apply as soon as possible as applications may close earlier.

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Information session on T-Levels in Health for parents and students

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Information session on T-Levels in Health for parents and students

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Westmorland and Furness Council Apprenticeships are now live

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Westmorland and Furness Council Apprenticeships are now live

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We are looking for people with passion, ambition, and drive to start their career with Westmorland and Furness Council – people like you!

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Limitless Youth is a new group giving young people with additional needs or disabilities (ages 11–18, and soon 18–25) a voice, meeting monthly online with plans for occasional in-person events.

Limitless Youth is a newly formed group providing a voice to young people with additional needs or disabilities. The group is aimed at young people aged 11-18 and we are currently exploring Limitless Youth+ for young people 18-25. The group currently meets monthly online with plans for occasional in-person meetings throughout the year.

If you would like to find out more or join the group then please email rightsandparticipation.waf@westmorlandandfurness.gov.uk and one of our workers (Lorna or Sarah) will get back in touch with you.

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Short break activities and overnight breaks

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Short break activities and overnight breaks

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About short breaks

Short breaks give children and young people with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND), a chance to enjoy new activities, have fun and make new friends. They also give parents and carers a break from their caring responsibilities.

A short break can take place:

after school

at the weekend

during school holidays

overnight

A short break can also be an activity for a few hours, for example, at a leisure centre. Some short break activities are free whilst others charge.

Short breaks

Short breaks provide:

childcare (regular and ongoing)

holidays (in and out of the United Kingdom)

support for siblings

emotional support

extra tuition

support for parental ill health

There are 3 types of short breaks:

short breaks for everyone (universal short breaks)

targeted short breaks

specialist and overnight short breaks

Short breaks statement [PDF, 200KB]

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Furness College are holding an Apprenticeships Open Evening at Channelside campus, 5.00-7.00pm on Thursday 12th February 2026.

The evening is an opportunity to discover the range of opportunities available to support you to continue your education, develop your skills and find employment with an apprenticeship.

Industry specialist tutors, coaches and local employers will be on hand to share information, advice and opportunities from Level 2 to Level 6 in the following sectors:

Accounting

Business Administration

Construction

Digital

Early Years

Engineering

Hairdressing

Health & Social Care

Hospitality & Catering

Management & Team Leading

Motor Vehicle

Supporting Teaching & Learning

You are welcome to visit at any time between 5pm and 7pm, but please let the college know that you intend to visit by completing the short form on the link below.

https://forms.gle/YRXfPaeA6jsjanrg6

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Furness College, Cumbria | Furness College delivers education and skills to inspire and change lives. View our full list of education and training courses online.

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Apprenticeships Open Evening - Furness College, Cumbria

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You are invited to join us for our Apprenticeships Open Evening at Channelside campus, 5.00-7.00pm on Thursday 12th February 2026. Discover the range of opportunities available to support you to continue your education, develop your skills and find employment with an apprenticeship. Industry specialist tutors, coaches and local employers will be on hand to share

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Channelside Campus – Saturday 7th March 2026, 10.00am to 12.00noon

Barrow-in-Furness, LA14 2PJ.

The Open Day is an opportunity to find out more about being a student at Furness College, what they offer and where your education and training could lead you to.

Furness College offer a wide range of vocational, technical and professional courses, T Levels, apprenticeships and higher education courses at their Channelside campus. Colleagues from The Sixth Form will also be available to discuss A Levels and other Sixth Form options.

The Open Day is great for if you’re in Year 9 and thinking about your GCSE options, Year 10 and 11 and looking for knowledge or inspiration for your next steps.

When you visit us at the Channelside Open Day they will also be showcasing their facilities including: Culinary restaurant and catering suite, The Salon, The Gym at Furness College, sports hall, 3G pitch and our state-of-the-art engineering and construction workshops.

You will be able to meet tutors, explore the facilities and get career advice.

Click on the link below to register to attend and save yourself time on the day:

https://forms.gle/jGd7B3mBR73A8J6S7

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Furness College Open Day - Furness College, Cumbria

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Channelside Campus - Saturday 7th March 2026, 10.00am to 12.00noon Barrow-in-Furness, LA14 2PJ. Open Days are a brilliant opportunity to find out more about being a student at Furness College, what we offer and where your education and training could lead you to. We offer a wide range of vocational, technical and professional courses, T

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Amazing Apprenticeships are holding a webinar with the British Army to learn about the 40+ different apprenticeship opportunities available, from engineering to healthcare, and hear directly from apprentices about their training, experiences and what Army life is really like. Please click on the link to book a place.

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British Army Life and Learning - Apprenticeships Explained - Amazing Apprenticeships

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Ahead of NAW 2026, join our webinar with the British Army to learn about the 40+ different apprenticeship opportunities available, fro engineering to

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2026 Apprenticeships info for schools & office

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Details of Lancaster and Morecambe college open day

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Sellafield Appenticeships now open.

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Apprenticeship Schemes (Level 2 – 4) Whether you’re at school, have just left school or aren’t sure about your next steps, we have an apprenticeship scheme that could be suited to you. Application Process We want your time with us to be great for Sellafield Ltd and great for you. That’s why we’ve made our […]

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Timetable of our universal offer of well-being activities and assemblies for whole year groups and small groups of students.

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BREW and YOU- Family Support Offer from SAFA Barrow

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BREW and YOU- Family Support Offer from SAFA Barrow

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Advice and information sessions for parents, young people and professionals with our Youth Substance Misuse service

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29442 WFC Family Hubs Youth Substance Advice Poster

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Barnardo's Moving Mindsets offer emotional health and wellbeing support. Follow the link for useful resources.

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Applications are now open for apprenticeships at Gen 2 starting in September 2026.

At Gen2, they offer a wide range of exciting apprenticeship opportunities with employers across Cumbria in the following areas:

Engineering & Manufacturing

Business Administration and Customer Service

Teaching Assistants and Early Years Education

Applications are now open for fully funded, part-time Step in2 Pre-Apprenticeship Programme— a practical course designed to help learners build skills in Engineering or Customer Service, while also developing the confidence and workplace abilities that employers value. The programme offers a supportive pathway into apprenticeships or employment, and includes the opportunity to resit English and Maths if needed.

All applications are via the portal here - Gen2 Talent Pool Applications

11 Vacancies - GEN II Engineering & Technology Training Ltd

Upcoming Open Evenings
These events are a great chance to:

Explore the training centres

Meet the expert team

Learn more about apprenticeship options

Get advice on the application process

Drop in anytime between 4:30pm and 6:30pm at the following locations:

Lillyhall Skills Centre, Workington
Tuesday 25th November 2025 and Tuesday 3rd February 2026

Carlisle Skills Centre
Wednesday 19th November 2025 and Thursday 5th February 2026

Furness Skills Centre, Ulverston
Wednesday 26th November 2025 and Wednesday 4th February 2026

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Information on school uniform, PE kit, hair, makeup, jewellery and equipment requirements.

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Just a reminder of the WIE Scheme which takes place between Late January – Early February 2026

Provides insights into a range of apprenticeship roles being advertised next year

Can lead to a direct job offer (conditional of meeting security, grades and health criteria)

The closure for these applications is Monday 10th November,

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Attached is information regarding the BAE Systems SASK Open day.

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BAE Systems Submarines SASK Open Day 2025

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Click to view the fantastic photography from our 2024 GCSE students

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Click to view the wonderful artwork from our 2024 GCSE cohort

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Link to find out more information regarding the Women In Engineering event with BAE Systems

https://careers.baesystems.com/locations/uk/apprentices/insight-experiences?utm_source=hootsuite&utm_medium=facebook&utm_term=life+at+bae+systems&utm_content=0a7d067b-fb39-4c9c-9d30-d84b91e4456b&utm_campaign=&fbclid=IwVERDUANMOaRleHRuA2FlbQIxMAABHmEenifk0tIzGfuqQJSW6JRjojei8KFRf8L-Q4lYn1xryxjXMYFpeEDtHT8A_aem_dMGNc99V1Xj-9GT9GlHdWA

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University of Cumbria Barrow Campus Open Evening 

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University of Cumbria Barrow Campus Open Evening 

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Here is the link to the University of Cumbria Barrow Campus Open evening on 19th November https://www.cumbria.ac.uk/events/open-days/barrow-open-evening-19th-november.html

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After school activity for our young people

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Does your child struggle to attend school?

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Does your child struggle to attend school?

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John works with both parents and school staff to support our young people. This includes Parent Peer support drop ins and a EBSA Parenting course.

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Early Help Officer for Social Emotional and Mental Support Offer 2025

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Drop-in for Parents and Young People
Running on the 2nd and 4th Wednesday of every month, starting Wednesday 8th October, from 1:00–3:00pm.

This session is an opportunity for parents and young people to receive advice and support regarding the young person’s mental health, and to be supported in making a MyTime referral or accessing information on other, more appropriate local support options.

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PMHW Mental Health Drop-in (ParentCarers)

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Westmorland and Furness Council- Guidance for Parents

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Westmorland and Furness Council- Guidance for Parents

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Your child or children should be:

attending school everyday unless there is a very good reason for their absence

getting to school on time

present at school for both morning and afternoon sessions

As a parent you have a legal responsibility to ensure your child attends school regularly. If you're child fails to attend school regularly you may be guilty of a criminal offence. If your child is experiencing difficulties attending school you should discuss this with the school in the first instance.

Children who attend school regularly are more likely to:

keep up with school work

develop good habits and important life skills

maintain friendships

gain better qualifications

have access to a wider range of opportunities when they leave school

stay away from harm

Your parental duties around children's education

As a parent or a guardian of a child registered at a school you:

must make sure that their children receive efficient full time education in school or elsewhere

must make sure that the child attends regularly

should inform the school of the reasons for any unavoidable absence on the first day

When children have to start school and leave school

Children must receive full-time education from the start of the school term after their fifth birthday until the end of June in the school year in which they turn 16.

Leave of absence

Only the headteacher can decide if the reason given for absence is acceptable. If the head teacher decides that the reason given for absence is unacceptable, the absence will remain unauthorised.

Schools can only agree a leave of absence in term time for exceptional circumstances. All requests must be made in advance by contacting the school.

Schools will consider each application individually taking into account the specific facts, circumstances and relevant background context to the request.

If the leave of absence is granted it is for the school to determine the length of time the pupil can be absent from school. Schools cannot agree a leave of absence retrospectively.

Generally, the DfE does not consider a need or desire for a holiday or other absence for the purpose of leisure and recreation to be an exceptional circumstance. Therefore, any leave taken for the purpose of a holiday is unlikely to be regarded as an exceptional circumstance.

Penalty notices for unauthorised absence

Penalty notices are one of the sanctions that can be used if a child is absent from school without agreement.

Penalty notices are a direct alternative to prosecution. They are issued per parent per child. The amount of the fine and the timescale for payment is set in legislation. The law does not allow penalty notices to be paid in instalments or through a payment plan. They must be paid in full by the date given in the notice.

To make sure penalty notices are issued fairly each local authority has to have a code of conduct which explains the law and how a decision to issue is made:
Code of Conduct for penalty notices (PDF , 216KB)
There is a single consistent national threshold for when a penalty notice mustbe considered by all schools in England of 10 sessions (usually equivalent to five school days) of unauthorised absence within a rolling 10 school week period. These sessions do not have to be consecutive and can be made up of a combination of any type of unauthorised absence. The 10-school week period can span different terms or school years.

Please note that the legislation also states that a Fixed Penalty Notice can be issued in some circumstances before the threshold is met, for example taking several term time holidays below threshold, or for repeated absence for birthdays or other family events. This is detailed in the Code of Conduct.

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The parental responsibilities concerning your child or children's school attendance and the legal consequences if they fail to attend.

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T-Level information webinar for parents of Year 10 and 11 students.

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SENDIASS support SEND parents. They provide information and advice.

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Autism - understanding what it means to be autistic

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Autism - understanding what it means to be autistic

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A wide range of resources for autistic young people and their families

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The Know Yourself series offers free resources (videos, PDFs, worksheets) to support autistic teenagers in understanding what being autistic means to them.

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The ADHD Foundation has a range of resources including some that support young people in understanding more about neurodiversity and ADHD.

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ADHD Foundation The Neurodiversity Charity

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Links for support services to support you and your child.

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GCSE results day 2025: Everything you need to know including the number grading system

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Thousands of students across the country will soon be finding out their GCSE results and thinking about the next steps in their education. Here we explain everything you need to know about the big day, from when results day is, …

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Kooth - Online Mental Wellbeing Community

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Kooth - Online Mental Wellbeing Community

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Young people can access free, safe and anonymous support.

Home - Kooth

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Being a parent in a connected world can feel overwhelming – but you’re not alone. We’re here to help with articles, videos and our Tech Shock podcast, all designed to give you the confidence to support your child online.

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Here, you can discover all our resources for families, to help them meet the challenges of the digital age.

From internet safety magazines and online training, to parent guides on the latest digital trends and platforms, you can find advice and support here.

Parent Zone founder and CEO Vicki Shotbolt is the official parent representative on the UK Council for Internet Safety and we put the needs of families, children and young people, at the heart of everything we do.

You can find out more about Parent Zone here.

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Supporting your child - Parent and carer advice 

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Supporting your child - Parent and carer advice 

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Y7 parent information presentation Sep 2025

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Y89 parent information presentation Sep 2025

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Y1011 parent information evening Sep 25 for padlet

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Students are attending this with school but parents and children can also attend after school.

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Information regarding the Quality Early Careers Event held in conjunction with BAE Systems.

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Information regarding a free STEM event at Ulverston Victoria High School featuring lots of local STEM employers

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Support for Child Bereavement, please click the following link to be directed to their website. Child Bereavement UK

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❗️BAE Systems Apprenticeship Drop Ins - Portland Walk, The Bridge Careers Hub.

🔆 In celebration of National Apprenticeships Week, BAE are promoting some of our apprenticeship opportunities still available to apply for this year at BAE Systems Submarines in Barrow, starting September.

👷‍♀️👷Lots of opportunities available in Craft, Manufacturing Operations, Quality, Engineering, Supply Chain, Digital and Project Management. Applications shut at the end of February with some specific schemes expected to shut soon so don’t miss out.

💬 Come along next week and speak to the Early Careers and Education Services team about how to submit an application, or to learn about what vacancies are on offer.

✍️ Simply sign up below using the EventBrite links, each night will host different programmes so please read first before registering your interest. Ideal for any and all ages and it’s free to attend.

Monday 9th - Intermediate / Advanced Roles (Post GCSE)

Tuesday 10th - Advanced Roles (Post GCSE)

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This is an opportunity to speak directly with BAE Systems Submarines about specific apprenticeship schemes available for the 2025/26 intake.

Thinking about one of our apprenticeship options but not sure what path to take?

This is a collaborative event between BAE Systems Submarines and Education Services and both teams will be present to provide information, advice and guidance about our current apprenticeships offer.

This event is open to anyone in year 11 or above, with an interest in applying for a BAE Systems apprenticeship for 2026. Come along to the Portland Walk Careers Hub and meet our Early Careers team, subject-matter experts and current apprentices from specific apprenticeship programmes.

Under 16's do not require photo ID but must be accompanied by a parent/guardian

Please do not bring large rucksacks or bags to this event

The closest car parks to this venue are Town Hall (LA14 1SJ) and Hall Street (LA14 1DR) - please be advised these require payment for short stay.

This event only includes specific apprenticeship schemes, please check this before registering your interest.

The schemes attending are the following;

Intermediate Scaffolding Apprenticeship

Intermediate Ancillary Lifting Apprenticeship

Intermediate Marine Painter Apprenticeship

Intermediate Caulking and Burning Apprenticeship

Advanced Designer Apprenticeship

Advanced Site and Facilities Technician Apprenticeship

Advanced Non-Destructive Examination Apprenticeship

Advanced Metrology Apprenticeship

Advanced Dimensional Control Apprenticeship
If you wish to attend the event, simply purchase a free ticket to demonstrate your interest and bring this along to show on entry.

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Eventbrite - BAE Systems Early Careers Team presents Portland Walk Apprenticeship Event - Monday, February 9, 2026 at The Bridge, Barrow-in-Furness, England. Find event and ticket information.

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Information about each type of device, top tips for staying safe and conversation starters to use with your children

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Parents and Carers - UK Safer Internet Centre

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Tips, advice, guides and resources to help keep your child safe online

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Information about talking to your children about Online Safety, Grooming or Artificial Intelligence

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Campaigning for change

We fight to change laws to make society safer for children. Our Wild West Web campaign has pushed for new regulations through the Online Safety Bill to make sure websites, apps and games are safe for children to use. But the draft Bill doesn't go far enough to protect children.
Help us end the Wild West Web

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Understanding online safety is tricky for all ages - we have advice and guides to help you learn about staying safe online as a family.

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Information about how to implement parent controls on devices

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Most games consoles have internet access, which means your child can go online and chat with other players or make in-game purchases. On many consoles there are parental controls which allow you to manage which features are available to your child. On some devices you can:

turn off chat functions to stop your child from talking to people they don't know

restrict games based on age

turn off in-game purchases, or set a limit.

Check the website for the console your child has for a parents section and details of features. Some games also allow you to change settings for that individual game.
PlayStation Family Management
On PlayStation consoles you can set up a Family Manager account which allows you to manage different accounts for different children/users. Within this you can manage a range of features, such as restricting communication with other players, restricting content, setting play time controls and set spending limits. See all the features available for PS4 and for PS5.

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If you're worried about what your child's searching for or seeing online, we can help you to set up parental controls and keep them safe.

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Tips to help children stay safe on social media

Review the location settings - Remind them, and explain why, they shouldn't share location on posts, or public forums and chats, videos or with people they don't know. Review the location settings on their favourite app or game and talk to them about what they're sharing online.

Sometimes it might be appropriate for your child to share their location with a trusted adult or friend. For example, if they're travelling home alone or arranging to meet a group of friends outside school, then it can be a good way to help keep them safe.
Remember: If children share their location publicly, it could be seen by someone they don't know. This can increase the risk of cyberbullying, stalking or unwanted contact (from friends or others) or becoming a target.

Get to know the safety and privacy settings - Explore the safety and privacy settings on any app, to decide which are right to use for your child. Each app has slightly different ways to set up an account, but most have the option to set an account to private, to not allow friend requests, and to hide the user's location. Explain these settings to your child and the reasons for having them in place.

Age ratings and features - Get to know the age ratings of the apps that your child uses. Many have a minimum age of 13 years old to be able to sign up, but you should check the age rating of individual apps to make sure.

Don't forget that you know your child best, and you might decide that they need to be a little bit older before it's suitable for them.

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Review the location settings - Remind them, and explain why, they shouldn't share location on posts, or public forums and chats, videos or with people they don't know. Review the location settings on their favourite app or game and talk to them about what they're sharing online.

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SAFA Family Support Poster - current poster fro drop in

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We warmly invite young people to attend a Refresh Therapeutic Support taster session taking place in Barrow on Thursday 19th March from 5:00pm to 7:00pm.

Refresh groups provide a safe, welcoming, and peer-led space for young people who are experiencing bereavement or who have been affected by cancer. Our sessions are designed to help young people feel supported, understood, and connected with others who may be going through similar experiences.

During the taster session, attendees will have the opportunity to:

· Learn more about Refresh Therapeutic Support

· Take part in fun, games and activities

· Meet like-minded young people

· Hot and cold snacks and drinks

· Spend time in a relaxed and supportive environment

The Refresh groups are peer-led and supported by experienced youth workers, ensuring young people can access meaningful support while building friendships and confidence.

This taster session is a great chance to see what the group is about, ask questions, and decide if the Refresh group feels right for you.

Date: Thursday 19th March Time: 5:00pm – 7:00pm Location: St Mary’s Hospice Community Hub, Barrow

Sessions will then run weekly in term time from 23rd April.

We would love to welcome you to join us for an evening of connection, support, and activities.

For more information or to register your interest, please get in touch.

Emma Wareing

Youth Group Leader