With over 900 million monthly users, Snapchat continues to be a favourite among children and young people; however, with its ever-evolving features, the risks have evolved too. From AI-generated filters and chatbots, to disappearing messages and the Snap Map location-sharing tool, it’s easy for children to stumble into unsafe territory. This guide breaks down the latest updates, including the Lens+ subscription service, and web browser access.

Free parenting and sleep groups from September 2025

There a still places available:

Please share this information with parents, carers, teams, colleagues and your wider networks

 The Parenting Team will be delivering free Understanding Your Child and Understanding Your Child SEND – from toddler to teens – groups from September/October 2025 (poster attached).

These 10 week groups aim to:

•             Promote understanding of children’s behaviour within the context of developmental issues

•             Promote the development of parent/child relationship

•             Increase confidence and self-esteem in both parents and children

•             Give parents a strategy for repair when things go wrong

•             Promote reflective, sensitive and effective parenting

We are also offering free SLEEP TIGHT groups from September 2025 (poster attached).

These 5 week workshops cover:

•             Recognising the role of sleep hygiene to improve sleep

•             Identifying causes of sleep issues and appropriate practical strategies to try

•             Completing sleep diaries and identifying potential sleep issues

Best Start in Life – PM Signed NEW – Shropshire Parenting Help & Support Line Sleep Tight Poster Autumn 2025 Understanding Your Child Poster ALL Autumn 2025

A message from Reverend Hannah:

Stress is something we all experience – but for children and young people, it can feel especially overwhelming. This guide presents 10 simple, actionable strategies to help young people manage stress in a healthy and balanced manner. Whether it’s noticing early signs, encouraging open conversations, or modelling calm responses, there are plenty of ideas here to support positive change.

Perfect for both school and home settings, the guide equips adults to identify subtle signals of stress and create safe spaces for pupils to open up. It also suggests mindful habits and healthy routines that can become part of daily life, promoting long-term emotional strength and mental wellbeing.

One of the absolute highlights of the week was Sports Day, and what an incredible day it was! The children truly outdid themselves—not only with their athletic efforts but in demonstrating the school’s values of respect, perseverance and teamwork. From the sprints to the relays, it was a celebration of energy and encouragement, with plenty of smiles and cheers all round. A heartfelt thank you to all the families who came along to support; your presence and enthusiasm were so appreciated and added to the special atmosphere.

The results of the day were as follows:

• Ruby – 133 points
• Amethyst – 123 points
• Emerald – 114 points
• Sapphire – 113 points

Congratulations to Team Ruby, who were this year’s champions! A special shout-out to Beth and Ellis, our wonderful Year 6 house captains, whose pride and excitement as they ran the victory lap with their trophy was a lovely sight. Thank you also to those of you who wrote to the school to share your experience of Sports Day—we’re so pleased you had such a fantastic time.