Scrolling ↕ Swiping 👆 Streaming 👀 Gaming 🎮 Children spending more time on devices over the school holidays means increased exposure to #OnlineSafety risks. Our #WakeUpWednesday guide has simple tips for concerned parents and carers 🛡 Download >> hubs.ly/Q01hGD9D0

What do reading and science have in common? Imagination! This #SummerReadingChallenge the #Gadgeteers will inspire children to use their curiosity and creativity to discover the science behind the everyday⚗️📚 Head to your local library or join online summerreadingchallenge.org.uk

A social media app based on authenticity? 😯📷 It’s been dubbed ‘the anti-influencer platform’ – but does that mean that BeReal has fewer #OnlineSafety risks than its glamour-focused rivals? Read our #WakeUpWednesday guide to find out 👀 Download >> bit.ly/3RLgiec

Are you in? #HelloYellow #10October

Sports Taster - 8 October Does your child enjoy playing sports? RGS Worcester is hosting a FREE Sports Taster Morning for children in Years Five and Six from any local school! Running from 8.30am-11.00am. Follow the link to see the full event details: ow.ly/joGI50KVufL

Ready to receive some info? … because we’re ready to Sendit 📢 This #WakeUpWednesday, we highlight the #OnlineSafety risks in Sendit – a Snapchat add-on which is meant for older teens but is proving popular with younger users 📸⚠ Download >> bit.ly/3DckQ9q

It was Claines Church Eco Christingle yesterday,we look forward to the bulbs growing, how joyful, and much appreciated by families and children AND the Posada was sent out Diocese of Worcester

Unsure what to do when your child's unwell? #WorcestershireHour #parents can try the free NHS HANDi App - with a symptom checker for all types of childhood health conditions & #TopTips on how to treat them. More info & download here: bit.ly/NHSh4nd1.

What is Strep A? What are the symptoms & why can it be dangerous? (It can lead to #ScarletFever.) #Parents can find out more here: bit.ly/3Fp68gk. #Health

Player 1, are you ready? 🎮 Day 2 of our #12DaysofChristmas series is all about Xbox Family Settings, helping parents and carers to ensure safe set-up from the start! 🎁 Stay in control and download our free #OnlineSafety guide here >> bit.ly/3URopY0

Your quick guide to Wizz 💨📱 It’s a trending social app that matches young users with potential new friends … and it’s not without #OnlineSafety hazards. Check out our #WakeUpWednesday guide this week for all the biz about Wizz. 👀 Download >> bit.ly/3ncXmLT

Need to "talk" to someone about your #MentalHealth? Text WOO in our county to 85258 - free, confidential all-age text support, 24/7. (More about @GiveUsAShout here: bit.ly/SHOUT19.) #WorcestershireHour

Need to "talk" to someone about your #MentalHealth? Text WOO in #Worcestershire to 85258 - free, confidential all-age text #support, 24/7. (More about @GiveUsAShout here: bit.ly/SHOUT19.)

Worcester City Primary School Netball Champions! Well done for a phenomenal season - unbeaten all season and you played with constant smiles on your faces!

Minecraft marathons? Devouring Disney+? 📺👀 Some experts estimate children’s screen time rises by 6 hours per day during the holidays. Our #WakeUpWednesday guide has tips to help your child steer clear of #OnlineSafety risks this summer 🛡 Download >> bit.ly/44GZ9ti

📣 40% of parents use #ParentalControls on their children's devices. 📲 Parental controls can help you to set boundaries, filter content, and monitor online activities to keep children safe online. 💻 Do you use #ParentalControls? 🤔 #EdTech #OnlineSafety #ESafety

Parcel delivery scams 📦 Shopping cons 🛒 Phishing emails 🎣 Fake HMRC tax requests 🧾 Attempted theft of data and money is an #OnlineSafety threat that continues to grow – our #WakeUpWednesday guide has tips to help protect your family 🛡 Download >> bit.ly/44fYcH7

What did you think about the Summer Reading Challenge? Please tell The Reading Agency about your experience by answering the quick and easy questions in our Family Survey. Closing date: 2 October. bit.ly/SummerReadingC…

97 million messages. Every. Single. Minute. 🤯📱 Our updated #WakeUpWednesday parents’ guide to WhatsApp examines the latest features on the world’s most-used messaging app – and what #OnlineSafety issues they might raise for children 👀 Download >> bit.ly/3t0WKLY

We are so proud of you Albert! Well done to you and your dance group for getting the golden buzzer! #BGT