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Exam periods can place significant pressure on young people, affecting their confidence, focus and overall wellbeing.

Our latest guide explores realistic and supportive strategies to help manage this pressure.

It highlights practical approaches, including:
• Organising workload and reducing overwhelm
• Using active and creative revision techniques
• Creating calm, focused study environments
• Using technology, including AI, in a thoughtful way

The guide also emphasises the importance of maintaining balance, motivation and positive wellbeing during exam preparation.

Download the guide here:https://vist.ly/428mn

May is a busy month in school - don't forget to look at the dates sheet shared with all parents.

Reminder that FOBS Tuck Shop returns to OBS this Friday!

Tuck Shop Fridays coming to Basford!
Treats from 20p up, bring change!
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Spaces available!

YouTube continues to be one of the most popular platforms for young people, offering a mix of entertainment, creativity and learning.

However, its vast content library and recommendation systems can also expose children to risks that are not always easy to spot.

Our latest guide highlights key concerns, including:
• Inappropriate or extreme content
• Interaction with strangers
• Risky trends and challenges
• The impact of short-form content

It also offers practical advice, such as using YouTube Kids, setting parental controls and watching content together.

Download the guide here: https://vist.ly/4zbr3

Sharing on behalf of Clip 'n Climb who have kindly provided a discount code for all families.

We are a phone free school but I know a lot of our children have phones and want phones, so thought this might be helpful! But also remember it is ok to say 'no you are too young for a phone' and waiting until secondary school.

Image-altering filters are now embedded across social media platforms, shaping how young people present themselves and interpret the world around them.

While these tools can appear harmless, they can also contribute to unrealistic expectations, social pressure and a blurred sense of reality.

Our latest hashtag guide supports educators and parents in understanding these challenges and responding effectively.

The guide explores:
• The impact of altered beauty standards and comparison culture
• Risks linked to hidden advertising and sexualised edits
• The influence of filtered content on confidence and identity

It also provides clear, practical strategies to promote media literacy, build resilience and support healthier online behaviours.

Access the guide: https://vist.ly/4yi47

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Start your morning off the right way, visit the FOBS coffee stand for an iced coffee or iced lemonade! ☀️☕️🍋

Tuck Shop Fridays coming to Basford!
Treats from 20p up, bring change!
🍫🍬🍪🍦🍭