Dear Parents/Carers,

I am writing to inform you that we have become aware that some children within year 6 have been using chat rooms unsupervised whilst at home.  On many of these websites, children are able to talk and video chat to strangers. 

We are aware that ‘YouTubers’ and ‘Influencers’ have been promoting a website called omegle.com, however there may be others. 

Within school as part of our E-Safety curriculum, we teach the children skills that will help them to stay safe online.  We believe that it is vital for all children to follow the Manorfield Internet Code:

The Manorfield Internet Code

• Keep all your information private!
• Think about what you say and do online.
• Block people who send nasty messages!
• Do not open unknown links and attachments – they may contain viruses.
• Tell a trusted adult if something upsets you.
• Tell a trusted adult if someone asks to meet you offline.

We would recommend that you keep talking to your children about what they are doing and who they are communicating with online; please stay vigilant!

If you have any questions or concerns please do not hesitate to speak to me; please visit our E-Safety section on our school website.

https://www.manorfield.surrey.sch.uk/e-safety/

Yours sincerely,

James Butcher

Assistant Headteacher