Due to the disruption this week please see the updated Ks3 Progress Tests timetable.
Adult animated content is increasingly visible on platforms such as YouTube, TikTok and streaming services. While the bright visuals and cartoon style may seem harmless at first glance, many of these shows and clips are created specifically for mature audiences, featuring strong language, sexual references, graphic violence and unsettling themes.
This #WakeUpWednesday guide helps parents and educators understand the risks, from misleading visuals and algorithm-driven recommendations to desensitisation and edgy humour. It also offers practical advice on platform settings, open conversations and building children’s critical thinking, so young people can navigate online animation safely and confidently.
The December edition of the Duke’s Careers Newsletter is now available! This month, we focus on Connecting Learning to Careers, helping parents explore how their child’s studies link to future opportunities and career paths.
Packed with tips, advice, and resources, this newsletter is a great way for parents to engage with career planning and make the most of learning both inside and outside the classroom.
Read the newsletter here: Dec 25 Duke’s Careers Newsletter (1)
We wish all our students, families, and staff a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!
Scalping has long been a frustration for fans hoping to bag concert tickets or exclusive toys, but the online world has supercharged this dishonest tactic. Scalpers use bots to buy up stock in seconds, then resell items such as consoles or collectibles at significant mark-ups. For young people, it can be disappointing and harmful to their wallets, wellbeing and worldview.
As this unethical practice becomes more visible, and, worryingly, sometimes glamourised online, it’s important to talk to children about fairness, financial boundaries, and spotting scams. This guide breaks down the tricks of the trade and how to avoid them, helping young consumers stay safe, informed and scam-free.
We are excited to announce that the latest edition of our Careers Newsletter is now out!
This issue features:
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A spotlight on Creative and Green Careers Week
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Updates on Year 10 Industry Insight Visits
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The launch of Year 10 Work Experience
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Information on the university application process
- Information for care leavers
Don’t forget to look out for December’s edition, which will highlight the entire Duke’s careers education journey for all year groups and provide parents and carers with the opportunity to have their say.
Read the full newsletter Nov 25 Duke’s Careers Newsletter
This edition of WakeUpWednesday explores essential electrical safety habits for homes and schools. This week’s guide highlights simple steps that can prevent overheating, fires and other hazards linked to everyday electrical devices. It offers clear, reassuring advice to help adults spot risks early and model safer routines.
It explores common risk areas, including unsafe charging habits and overloading sockets, and explains how to identify early warning signs such as damaged cables or poorly ventilated devices. The guide also touches on protective measures like RCDs and safe power bank use, supporting families and educators in creating safer environments for young people. 
