
Safeguarding: Social Media & Mental Health
Social Media is often scrutinised as having a negative impact on children’s mental health. Children and young people are now growing up in a technology dominated world, and social media plays a major role in their social lives. This balanced guide focuses at both the positive and negative impacts that social media can bring to young people and their mental health.

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The ABC online safety checklist
Keeping safe online :: a guide for parents & teachers
Top 15 most dangerous apps for children
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Application for Remission from Charges/School Uniform Support
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