Now more than ever because of the ever-changing technological world that we live in, it is essential that we equip our children with the knowledge and skills to ensure that they know how to use the internet safely.
Each week, we will be sharing an age-appropriate guide for parents to share with their child when having conversations about online safety, should they feel it is needed.
This week’s guide is about Amigo, a social platform which purports to connect strangers from around the world – and, with built-in translation software, it reduces the expected language barriers. Focusing heavily on one-to-one chat, video calls and live streams, Amigo encourages its users to build up online relationships to unlock exclusive features such as private video and audio calls: essentially, the more that people chat, the more features become available to them. This is an app designed with mature users very much in mind and is therefore definitely not recommended for children.
In the guide, you’ll find tips on a number of potential risks such as inappropriate contact, strangers and membership costs.
If you have any questions or concerns regarding online safety, please contact the school office.
