St Michael with St John CE Primary School, Blackburn

Water Safety Code

There have been so many sad stories over the summer of people getting into difficulty in and around water. Please share the water safety code with all family members.

The Water Safety Code gives you essential and easy-to-remember information about how to stay safe in or near water. It helps you to -

- Plan for your activity (whether that’s swimming or other water sports or simply being near water)
- Know what to do in an emergency.

Whether you’re by the sea, a lake, loch, river, canal, pool, pond or quarry, water can be very dangerous. You may be a good swimmer in a warm, indoor pool. But if you’re in cold water, you may not be able to swim so well – especially if you’ve entered the water unexpectedly.

Please follow the four steps of the Water Safety Code.

AI-generated content, cloned voices, deepfake videos and fabricated screenshots are making it harder for young people to recognise what is genuine online.

Our latest guide supports parents, carers and educators in helping children build the confidence and critical thinking skills needed to question digital content.

The guide explores:
• How AI-generated content and deepfakes can appear convincing
• Why familiar voices, polished presentation and repeated claims should not automatically be trusted
• Risks linked to fake accounts, impersonation and misinformation
• The importance of source-checking and verifying messages through another route
• How adults can respond when harmful or deceptive content targets a child

With clear, practical advice, this resource helps adults strengthen digital literacy and support safer, more informed online experiences.

Access the guide: https://vist.ly/5fbwq

AI chatbots are increasingly part of children’s digital lives, with tools such as ChatGPT, Copilot, Gemini and My AI being used for questions, ideas, homework support and content generation.

While these tools can create opportunities for learning and creativity, they also introduce important safeguarding, wellbeing and learning considerations.

Our latest guide supports parents, carers and educators in understanding how AI chatbots work and how to help young people use them responsibly.

The guide explores:
• Inaccurate information and the need for critical evaluation
• Inappropriate content and age-related concerns
• Academic dishonesty and over-reliance
• Emotional dependency and blurred boundaries
• Data privacy risks and safe use of settings

With clear, practical advice, this resource helps adults support safe, balanced and informed AI use.

Access the guide: https://vist.ly/5dm5c

Spending time outdoors can play an important role in children’s wellbeing, learning, confidence and development.

However, busy routines, safety concerns and limited access to outdoor space can make it harder for families, schools and carers to prioritise time in nature.

Our latest guide shares simple, practical ideas to help children reconnect with the natural world, including:
• Noticing wildlife during everyday routines
• Taking familiar activities outside
• Creating mini adventures
• Growing plants or building nature at home
• Using technology to identify birdsong, insects and wildlife
• Supporting older children with independence and sensible risk-taking

With realistic ideas for all ages, the guide helps make outdoor time feel accessible, enjoyable and worthwhile.

Read the guide here: https://vist.ly/5ctpa

Our Year 1 Starfish enjoying their last day!

Congratulations to this young lady for winning the summer term attendance prize - 100% attendance and no lates! Enjoy your £50 Asda voucher!

Congratulations to our summer term Golden Dip winners!

Huge congratulations to this year's Children's University graduates. They thoroughly enjoyed the graduation ceremony on Saturday and we are super-proud of them all!

Well done to our rock bands for yesterday's wonderful concert!