E-Safety Alerts
Tellonym Application – Important safeguarding information for school staff, parents and carers .
The Local Safeguarding Children Board have been made aware of the potential dangers associated with the use of the application “Tellonym” (a play on the words “Tell on him”) - The app is available as a free download on the Apple Istore and Google Play and is not regulated.
Tellonym advertises itself as “ the most honest place on the internet. See what your friends think of you, answer anonymous questions and ask others the things you have never dared ...”.
The facility to allow anonymous postings has seen users (of any age) post a wide range of inappropriate messages, comments and photographs which have caused upset and distress to children and young people using the application which has required intervention from the police and other services.
Please be aware of the dangers of the use of the application and we would advise that you share this information with staff, parents and carers.
As part of Child Safety Week 4th – 10th June, The Word are offering Online Safety Session for parents to provide advice and guidance around keeping children safe online - Further information can be found at http://theworduk.org/whats-on/keeping-your-child-safe-online/