Important Information Regarding the Wearing of Smart Watches in School

After the Christmas break, we have noticed a significant increase in a number of our children wearing smart watches in school.

We know that mobile phones/smart watches can be a valuable and important resource for our children; we frequently discuss safe use of these devices, both in general and as part of our online safety lessons.

Despite the obvious distraction that these devices can pose, smart watches are internet and camera enabled and therefore present the same concerns as mobile phones in terms of safeguarding.

Parents should not allow their children to wear a smart watch to school.

We thank you for your understanding and support with this matter.

Mrs Gormley (ICT Coordinator)