What are the risks posed by social media?
Pupils are well versed in password security and the risks posed by online grooming; but we also need to be aware of the broader risks to pupils online.
Increased social media use can lead to poorer physical wellbeing as young people miss out on sleep or exercise and overuse can lead to increasing isolation from family or friends, with some young people leading their lives increasingly online.
Social media also poses a significant risk to young people's self-esteem and body confidence as they compare themselves to carefully chosen and crafted status updates of models and celebrities, as well as those posted by their friends.
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