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Daily Record
a day ago
- Daily Record
Kids at Shotts school gain top gong thanks to police initiative
Stane Primary School pupils have received Dynamic Youth Awards in recognition of their achievements in the Junior Cop, Good Citizen initiative. Kids at a Shotts school have netted a top gong thanks to a police initiative. Stane Primary School pupils have received Dynamic Youth Awards in recognition of their achievements in the Junior Cop, Good Citizen initiative. The primary seven pupils took part in interactive workshops on the effects and legal consequences of drug and alcohol misuse, then passed on their learning to younger pupils at three other local schools. The project was run by North Lanarkshire Council's Youth Work team, Police Scotland Lanarkshire's prevention officers, and Calderhead High School campus officer. 'Congratulations to all the pupils who took part in this project,' said Councillor Michael McBride, Convener of North Lanarkshire Council's Education, Children and Families Committee, who visited the school to help present the awards. 'As well as learning about the dangers of drug and alcohol misuse and how to make positive life choices, they gained new skills and experience in leadership and public speaking.' The school's headteacher, Laura Simpson, added: 'I am incredibly proud of our P7 pupils and their teacher Mrs Robert for their enthusiasm, maturity and commitment throughout this project. 'Their leadership in sharing important messages with children and young people across our cluster schools has been inspiring and reflects the values we promote at Stane Primary.'
Yahoo
20-03-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Netflix hit should be 'wake-up call' for parents
There are many lessons which can be learned from a popular Netflix series, a Guernsey Police officer said. Digital safety development officer Special Constable Laura Simpson said the programme Adolescence shone a light on how the so-called manosphere - male rage and misogynistic influences online - could affect boys and young men's mental health. The show, starring Stephen Graham, follows the family of a 13-year-old schoolboy who is arrested for killing a female classmate, and explores the impact of social media and misogynist influencers on some boys. Con Simpson said the series should act as a "wake-up call" to parents, carers and professionals who worked with children. Con Simpson added people should not "bury their heads in the sand" when it came to the online lives of children and what influenced them. She said: "I think my key takeaway from the series was a moment in the last episode when the parents looked at each other and asked: 'Should we have done more?' "That acknowledgement that they were not involved enough in aspects of their son's life which had ultimately led to tragedy should be a wake-up call to everyone who is a parent, carer or professional who works with kids of any age." She said her advice to parents was to talk to their children about their online lives, be active users of apps and games played by them and use parental controls on the internet. She also said parents and children should share videos and content with each other they think is interesting, along with sharing information and ideas with other key people in a child's life, including teachers and relatives. Follow BBC Guernsey on X and Facebook. Send your story ideas to Adolescence creators want show aired in Parliament Netflix drama Adolescence hailed as 'flawless' TV Road and cyber safety lessons for Alderney pupils Guernsey Police
BBC News
20-03-2025
- BBC News
Netflix hit Adolescence should be 'wake-up call' for parents
There are many lessons which can be learned from a popular Netflix series, a Guernsey Police officer safety development officer Special Constable Laura Simpson said the programme Adolescence shone a light on how the so-called manosphere - male rage and misogynistic influences online - could affect boys and young men's mental show, starring Stephen Graham, follows the family of a 13-year-old schoolboy who is arrested for killing a female classmate, and explores the impact of social media and misogynist influencers on some Simpson said the series should act as a "wake-up call" to parents, carers and professionals who worked with children. 'Not involved enough' Con Simpson added people should not "bury their heads in the sand" when it came to the online lives of children and what influenced said: "I think my key takeaway from the series was a moment in the last episode when the parents looked at each other and asked: 'Should we have done more?'"That acknowledgement that they were not involved enough in aspects of their son's life which had ultimately led to tragedy should be a wake-up call to everyone who is a parent, carer or professional who works with kids of any age."She said her advice to parents was to talk to their children about their online lives, be active users of apps and games played by them and use parental controls on the also said parents and children should share videos and content with each other they think is interesting, along with sharing information and ideas with other key people in a child's life, including teachers and relatives.
Yahoo
11-02-2025
- Yahoo
'Too good' deals may be scams, islanders warned
People in Guernsey have been warned to treat deals that seem "too good to be true" as possible scams by the island's police. Guernsey Police released the advice for Safer Internet Day on Tuesday. The force advised people to be sceptical of deals, prizes or investment opportunities that promised "high returns with little risk". Laura Simpson, from the high tech crime unit, said criminals were using cutting-edge tools like artificial intelligence (AI) to create "highly-convincing" scams. Scams created with generative AI, which can create realistic written text, images and videos, can be much harder for people to spot compared to more old-fashioned spam and scams, she said. Ms Simpson said deepfake AI technology, which creates convincing images or videos of real people, could "create sexualised images from innocent pictures shared on social media", which could then be used to blackmail victims. Police said people should follow these steps to help spot potential scams. Unsolicited Messages: Be wary of unexpected emails, texts, or social media messages, especially those asking for personal information or money Too Good to Be True: Offers that seem too good to be true often are. Be sceptical of deals, prizes, or investment opportunities that promise high returns with little risk Urgency and Pressure: Scammers often create a sense of urgency, pressuring you to act quickly. Take your time to verify the legitimacy of the request Suspicious Links and Attachments: Avoid clicking on links or downloading attachments from unknown sources. These can contain malware or lead to phishing websites They also said people should use these techniques to help them avoid scams. Verify the Source: Always verify the identity of the person or organization contacting you. Use official contact information from their website, not the details provided in the message Use Strong Passwords: Create strong, unique passwords for your online accounts and enable two-factor authentication where possible Keep Software Updated: Ensure your devices and software are up to date with the latest security patches Educate Yourself: Stay informed about common scams and how they operate. Knowledge is your best defence Police said anyone who suspected they had been the victim of a scam should contact them as well as their bank and the website or app they used. Follow BBC Guernsey on X and Facebook. Send your story ideas to Police warn islanders about 'large-scale' scam Warning after firms caught by bank scam 'Email scam' was training exercise, says regulator Safer Internet Day Guernsey Police
BBC News
11-02-2025
- BBC News
'Too good to be true' deals may be scams, Guernsey police warn
People in Guernsey have been warned to treat deals that seem "too good to be true" as possible scams by the island's Police released the advice for Safer Internet Day on force advised people to be sceptical of deals, prizes or investment opportunities that promised "high returns with little risk".Laura Simpson, from the high tech crime unit, said criminals were using cutting-edge tools like artificial intelligence (AI) to create "highly-convincing" scams. Scams created with generative AI, which can create realistic written text, images and videos, can be much harder for people to spot compared to more old-fashioned spam and scams, she Simpson said deepfake AI technology, which creates convincing images or videos of real people, could "create sexualised images from innocent pictures shared on social media", which could then be used to blackmail victims. Spotting and avoiding scams Police said people should follow these steps to help spot potential Messages: Be wary of unexpected emails, texts, or social media messages, especially those asking for personal information or moneyToo Good to Be True: Offers that seem too good to be true often are. Be sceptical of deals, prizes, or investment opportunities that promise high returns with little riskUrgency and Pressure: Scammers often create a sense of urgency, pressuring you to act quickly. Take your time to verify the legitimacy of the requestSuspicious Links and Attachments: Avoid clicking on links or downloading attachments from unknown sources. These can contain malware or lead to phishing websitesThey also said people should use these techniques to help them avoid the Source: Always verify the identity of the person or organization contacting you. Use official contact information from their website, not the details provided in the messageUse Strong Passwords: Create strong, unique passwords for your online accounts and enable two-factor authentication where possibleKeep Software Updated: Ensure your devices and software are up to date with the latest security patchesEducate Yourself: Stay informed about common scams and how they operate. Knowledge is your best defencePolice said anyone who suspected they had been the victim of a scam should contact them as well as their bank and the website or app they used.
