What Parent & Educators need to know about WhatsApp

WhatsApp is one of the most popular messaging apps available and, as of 2024, has been made accessible to users as young as thirteen. With end-to-end encryption preventing even the platform itself from viewing any messages that users send on it, this app has been regularly utilised by those looking to keep their conversations private.

Unfortunately, the service poses several risks to its younger users – from misinformation and bullying to potential criminal exploitation – and it’s vital that parents and educators understand these concerns and how to address them. This free guide delves into the online safety risks of WhatsApp and offers expert advice on how to safeguard any young people who use the platform.

Sources

https://blog.whatsapp.com/an-open-letter

https://techmonitor.ai/government-computing/online-safety-bill-uk-government-whatsapp-signal#:~:text=The%20Online%20Safety%20Bill%20and%20end%2Dto%2Dend% 20encryption&text=One%20of%20the%20effects%20of,be%20dealt%20with%20by%20police

https://faq.whatsapp.com/1077018839582332

https://faq.whatsapp.com/361005896189245/?helpref=hc_fnav

https://blog.whatsapp.com/introducing-secret-code-for-chat-lock

https://www.whatsapp.com/security

https://blog.whatsapp.com/chat-lock-making-your-most-intimate-conversations-even-more-private

https://www.aura.com/learn/whatsapp-scams

NHS School Nurse

Did you know that every school has an NHS School Nurse team?

We are a team of Qualified School Nurses, Community Staff Nurses, Healthy Child Practitioners and School Nurse Assistants.

We work all year-round Monday to Friday (excluding Bank Holidays). 

We are happy to provide information, advice, and guidance on a range of health needs from Reception to Year 13

We can be contacted: 

• 0800 170 7055 (option 4)
• Live Chat: https://www.nhft.nhs.uk/0-19
• Website: www.nhft.nhs.uk/childrenshub
• Chat Health - Our text-based School Nurse messaging service for parents and young people aged 11 and over. Mon-Fri 8:30^am - 4:30^pm. 07507 329600
• On “X” (was Twitter) SchoolNursesNHFT

You can also contact us for any school aged immunisation queries.

• 0800 170 7055 (option 5)

• Website: https://www.nhft.nhs.uk/childrenshub