3rd November 2026

Important Online Safety Information

This is to make you aware of a concern that has recently been brought to our attention regarding some children accessing large WhatsApp groups.

We have become aware of at least two groups, named "Add Everyone" and "Add 1250 People Goal", which contain hundreds of members. One of these groups reportedly has over 600 participants, including adults from outside the local area. We have also received information suggesting that explicit and inappropriate content has been shared within these groups.

I am sure you will share our concerns about the potential risks associated with children participating in online groups of this nature. These risks include exposure to inappropriate content, communication with unknown individuals, and the sharing of personal information.

We would therefore ask all parents and carers to monitor their child's use of social media and messaging platforms, including WhatsApp, and to regularly review who they are communicating with and the groups they may have joined. We encourage you to speak with your child about online safety and the importance of not engaging with people they do not know.

As anonymous users can often join large groups such as these, it can be difficult for children to know who they are interacting with. For this reason, it is especially important that they understand how to report concerns, leave groups that make them feel uncomfortable, and seek support from a trusted adult if they encounter anything inappropriate online.

Thank you for your support in helping us keep our children safe both in school and online. If you have any concerns or would like further advice regarding online safety, please do not hesitate to contact us at school.