Stanton Cross Primary School

06/06/2026

Oral language plays a vital role in children’s learning, literacy and social and emotional development.

Our latest guide supports parents and educators with practical, evidence-informed strategies to help children build school-ready language skills.

The guide explores:
• Building oral language through meaningful interaction
• Supporting listening and attention
• Growing children’s vocabulary
• Sharing stories and naming feelings
• Working with settings to spot and support language needs
• Using evidence-based approaches to meet individual needs

With language developing rapidly between the ages of two and six, early support can make a lasting difference to children’s confidence, communication and readiness for school.

Access the guide: https://vist.ly/56fjm

20/05/2026

Minecraft continues to be a highly popular platform for children, combining creativity, problem-solving and social interaction.

While the game can offer positive opportunities for learning and play, features such as public servers, multiplayer modes and in-game communication can create safeguarding challenges.

Our latest guide supports educators and parents in understanding these risks and helping children play more safely.

The guide explores:
• Public server communication and contact with unknown players
• Griefing, disruptive behaviour and online conflict
• In-game spending and subscription costs
• Addictive gameplay loops and balanced screen time
• Safer settings, private servers and suitable game modes

With clear, practical advice, the guide helps adults set boundaries, encourage safer choices and support responsible Minecraft use.

Access the guide: https://vist.ly/54tfx

19/05/2026

Thank you to the Strings team from Northamptonshire Music and Performing Arts Trust - NMPAT for coming into our school to deliver an assembly and workshops for our children today. A great morning of music!

19/05/2026

A huge thank you to Dan and some of the team from Wellingborough Fire Station for coming to talk to our Year 2 children last week about The Great Fire of London and to show them around the Fire Engine!

15/05/2026

Online grooming is a serious and growing threat, with offenders using a range of tactics to build trust with children and young people before exploiting that relationship.

This can happen across social media, gaming platforms, messaging apps and group chats, often through fake identities, flattery, gifts or pressure.

Our latest guide highlights key risks, including:
• Strangers using fake identities
• Exploitation through gifts and flattery
• Group chats creating hidden pathways
• Gaming platforms becoming grooming gateways
• Sextortion, criminal grooming and radicalisation

The guide also offers practical advice for parents and educators on recognising warning signs, understanding the platforms children use and creating open, regular conversations.

Download the guide here: https://vist.ly/53zbc

06/05/2026

Neurodivergent children are often early adopters of technology, making supported online experiences especially important.

Our latest guide helps parents and educators understand how to create safe, positive digital environments.

It explores key considerations, including:
• Modelling responsible online behaviour
• Setting age-appropriate boundaries
• Encouraging open and supportive conversations
• Understanding emerging risks such as AI-generated content

The guide also highlights the importance of balancing screen time with offline activities to support wellbeing and development.

Download the guide here: https://vist.ly/536kq

27/04/2026

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

17/04/2026

We would like to warmly welcome all the children and families who will be joining our EYFS class in September.
This year, we received 123 applications for 60 places, with over half of applicants naming our school as their first-choice preference. Thank you so much for choosing our school as the start of your child’s educational journey—we are delighted to have you join our community.
Unfortunately, due to the high number of applications, we were not able to offer places to all families. School admissions are managed by the Local Authority rather than the school, so if you require any further information, please contact them directly.
Thank you for your understanding.
Stanton Cross

16/04/2026

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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27/03/2026

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c1d936n7445o

New government guidance also suggests children under-two should not be watching screens alone.