YRP had so much fun at the Farm. We saw, held and fed a range of farm animals. We also learnt many facts about them!
Today we visited Hall Hill Farm in Durham. We learned lots of facts about farm animals and enjoyed the bumpy tractor ride!
Instagram 
remains one of the world’s most popular social media platforms, especially among teens – used by around 70% of 13 to 17-year-olds.
It may be one of the most familiar social media names around but features like AI-powered chatbots and Threads integration have added fresh challenges for families and schools to navigate
From worrying livestreams to issues like social exclusion and fear of missing out, Instagram isn’t just about photos. As the platform evolves, so too must the conversations we have with young people about how they use it 
Our latest #WakeUpWednesday guide outlines what these new features involve, the possible risks they bring and how to make the most of Instagram’s parental controls to keep children safe online. 
Instagram remains a go-to app for teens, with its endless stream of photos, videos, and ‘Stories’ keeping young users constantly connected. From influencer content to live broadcasts, the platform is packed with evolving features that can feel fun and engaging – but can also raise some serious concerns around screen time, online pressures and exposure to inappropriate content.
We’ve created this free guide – also available in podcast format – offering parents and educators up-to-date knowledge on the risks and safety tips for this latest version of Instagram.
Bluesky social app 
is a microblogging social media platform that gained popularity after separating from Twitter in 2021. It’s more than doubled its user numbers in the past six months alone, from 14.5 million in October 2024 to 32 million at present. Since accounts must be public, this opens the door to potential trolling
, cyberbullying 
and the spread of misinformation
We’ve created this free guide – also available in podcast format 
– offering parents and educators advice and guidance on the tools available to keep children safe while using the popular social media platform Bluesky.
Bluesky is a microblogging social media platform that gained popularity after separating from Twitter in 2021. Since accounts must be public, this opens the door to potential trolling, cyberbullying and the spread of misinformation.
We’ve created this free guide, offering parents and educators advice and guidance on the tools available to keep children safe while using the popular social media platform Bluesky.
You may already know that livestreaming plays a major role in children’s entertainment, with a wide range of personalities influencing young viewers in both positive and negative ways. While watching streamers can be fun, it also comes with significant risks, including misinformation, 
financial harms, and 
inappropriate content.
Popular streaming platform Twitch has over 2.5 million viewers at any given time, which is why it’s more important than ever to stay informed. This week’s guide 
, also available as a podcast 
, explores the potential dangers of livestreaming and offers essential insights to help you protect the children in your care.
Live Streaming is now a major part of children’s entertainment, evolving from gamers sharing screens into a booming industry with diverse personalities. While watching streamers can be entertaining, it comes with no small number of risks for children, such as misinformation, negative influences, and inappropriate content. With over 2.5 million viewers on Twitch – the current most popular streaming platform – at any one time, this guide highlights the potential dangers associated with watching livestreams and the importance of staying informed.
We’ve created this free guide – also available in podcast format – to provide parents and educators everything they need to know about streamers and how to keep children protected.
Online multiplayer games like Roblox are enjoyed by millions across the world and can be a great way for friends to socialise; however, they can also expose young people to variety of potential harms. Roblox is a multi-platform game that enables people to play anonymously, which can often be something that attracts people to misuse the game and put younger players at risk of harm.
In addition to interacting with random strangers across the world, it’s important to be aware of other risk factors, such as in-game purchases and potential scams that can put young people at risk financially. We’ve created this week’s free guide – also available in podcast format – offering parents and educators expert advice about what can be done to ensure that young people have a safe and enjoyable experience with Roblox.
Whilst they can be a great way for friends to socialise, online games like Roblox that allow multiplayer gameplay with strangers are always fraught with a variety of dangers that can expose children to inappropriate or harmful content. Roblox enables people to play anonymously, which can often be something that attracts people to misuse the game and potentially put young people at risk of harm.
In addition to interacting with random strangers across the world, other factors such as in-game purchases and potential scams can also pose a financial risk. It’s important that parents and educators remain aware of the risks associated with this popular title and how it can be used safely. This free guide – also available in podcast format – offers parents and educators expert advice on what can be done to ensure that young people have a safe and enjoyable experience with Roblox.
Exciting news! Come along to our nursery open evening!
THURSDAY 10TH APRIL 2025
4-5PM
We have FREE 15 and 30 hour nursery places for 3 year olds available for September 2025.
Drop into our open evening anytime between 4-5pm and see what our nursery has to offer you and your child.
Our nursery is equipped with a large indoor and outdoor learning place, as well as a brand new sensory room!
All hours are led by a fully qualified teacher.
If you require more information please contact the school office on 0191 4562150.
We look forward to welcoming you to our nursery.
To book an appointment for your child, click on the name of their teacher – for years 4, 5 and 6 please select the teacher your child has on a morning for literacy and numeracy. At the bottom of the window, click ‘Jump to the next available date‘ and choose either the 10th or 17th of March and select the available time you would like to see the teacher and fill in the fields displayed.
Please make sure that your device it set to Greenwich Mean Time (GMT) to avoid confusion over timings of appointment.
The school are unable to book appointments. Please only contact the school to cancel appointments that are made by mistake or if you are unable to attend.
Visual references of steps:
Links to booking system:
| Nursery |
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| Miss Hamilton | Miss Smith |
| Reception | |||
| Mrs Moore | Miss Patterson | Mrs Wilkinson | |
| Year 1 | |||
| Mrs Twigg | Mrs Beattie | Miss Mullea | |
| Year 2 | |||
| Mrs Adams | Mrs Jones | Mrs Langley | |
| Year 3 | |||
| Miss Maffin | Mrs Hawkins | Mrs Pottinger/Mrs Whitfield | |
| Year 4 | |||
| Mrs Clark | Mrs Wright | Mrs Davis | Mr Forster |
| Year 5 | |||
| Mrs Trotter | Miss Errington | Miss Booth | Mr Steadman |
| Year 6 | |||
| Mrs Fawkes | Mr Dawson | Mr Thompson | Mrs Allen |
This week we have launched the first phase of OPAL. I think that judging by the smiles and comments from the children, they are enjoying it. We have seen some lovely examples of imaginative play, problem solving, sharing, helping and some particularly amazing tidying-up!
It has been so nice to see all ages playing together and we hope there is something out there that everyone enjoys playing with. There are more activities and equipment on the way – along with lots of suggestions and requests from the children.
Thank you for all of your help and support as we work to establish OPAL and create better play opportunities for all of our children.
According to Ofcom’s most recent Media Use and Attitudes Report, roughly 55% of 3-17-year-olds in the UK are using WhatsApp as their primary messaging service 
Not only does that make WhatsApp the most popular messaging platform among children and young people in the UK; it also means that of the app’s approximately three billion users, over seven million of them are British youngsters – keeping in touch with friends and family, but also being exposed to its various risks
As parents and educators, it’s our responsibility to stay up-to-date on the safety concerns around this highly popular app, and know how to protect children and young people who are on the platform That’s why we’ve put together this expert-led free guide, breaking down WhatsApp’s most prominent risks and advising you on how best to safeguard the app’s younger users.
WhatsApp is one of the most popular messaging apps available and, as of 2024, has been made accessible to users as young as thirteen. With end-to-end encryption preventing even the platform itself from viewing any messages that users send on it, this app has been regularly utilised by those looking to keep their conversations private.
Unfortunately, the service poses several risks to its younger users – from misinformation and bullying to potential criminal exploitation – and it’s vital that parents and educators understand these concerns and how to address them. This free guide delves into the online safety risks of WhatsApp and offers expert advice on how to safeguard any young people who use the platform.
