Skin betting is an emerging trend where players gamble using in-game cosmetic items that can carry real-world value. This guide helps parents and educators understand how these systems work, why they appeal to young people, and how easily they can blur the line between gaming and gambling.
It also highlights key risks, including unregulated platforms, social pressure and influencer promotion, while offering practical advice on spotting warning signs and putting safeguards in place. Supporting adults to have informed, open conversations, it aims to promote safer, more positive gaming experiences for children and young people.
Our Year 11 students arrived dressed to impress and enjoyed a memorable evening celebrating the end of their secondary school journey. The night was filled with music, dancing, laughter, awards, and the chance to reflect on the friendships and achievements they have made over the past five years.
Mr Provitt, Head of Year 11, was delighted to see so many students celebrating together and creating lasting memories before they begin the next chapter of their lives.
Thank you to all the staff and everyone who helped make the evening so special. We wish all our Year 11 students every success for the future and look forward to seeing you all again on Results Day in August. Congratulations, Class of 2026!
Finally a huge thank you to Morpeth Town Football Club for hosting such a fantastic evening.
For many young people, the summer holidays can easily become dominated by phones, gaming, streaming and social media. This guide offers reassuring, realistic advice for parents, carers and educators who want to encourage 11- to 16-year-olds to spend more time offline without making technology feel like the enemy.
From phone-free challenges and micro-adventures to active travel, outdoor clubs and creative alternatives to scrolling, the guide focuses on small, achievable changes. It also highlights the importance of giving teens choice, responsibility and social motivation, helping them build confidence, wellbeing and healthier habits throughout the summer.
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Screens are now part of daily life, but for very young children, simple and predictable boundaries can make a big difference. This guide explores how adults can help under-fives build healthier digital habits by choosing content carefully, keeping devices in shared spaces, protecting bedtime routines and making screen time feel calm rather than constant.
It also highlights the importance of adult involvement, from co-viewing and chatting about what children see to modelling balanced device use ourselves. With practical scripts, transition tips and age-appropriate routines, the guide offers supportive advice for families, nurseries and early years settings looking to manage screen time with confidence.
