Why Stay Safe?
There are many apps available today that provide the user with the opportunity to report bullying incidents. It doesn't take long to work out the best ones.
Having this function is definately a step in the right direction, but many young people struggle to communicate their experiences to others so this use of technology is wasted. Stay Safe was developed after an extensive research project saw over 7,000 young people and their parents share their thoughts and concerns about such an app. A majority of the participants within the research project agreed that an incident reporting feature was an important part of the app, however they wanted a secure way of sharing this information with their parents or teachers. It was very clear from the research that both young people and their parents wanted a suite of educational resources to empower them with the skills to STOP incidents. The Stay Safe team have worked hard to convert the research into an interactive useful tool for young people, their parents and teachers. |
Deputy head sharing some of the benefits of the life skills material
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“I felt the App had interesting content and material that the students would not of accessed before. The delivery method through the videos engaged the students and it was great to see how they changed throughout the sessions. All students gained in confidence and showed they had retained the information”. |
"After 9 months of pulling my hair out about my son being bullied in school, i took him on a life skills course and wow. His whole attitude to life is different. He stands up for himself and is not afraid to talk about what has happened to him. A great course that should be taught to all kids that are being bullied. The app now enabled my child to share his experiences with me instantly, so I can keep on top of it. |
"I have used the life skills material provided within the app in small group settings with targeted pupils. The pupils completed six sessions using the information on the videos with their learning behaviours monitored during each session. The student outcomes were excellent and teachers commented on increased levels of confidence and communication skills across the group. I definately recommend this app for the development of some core life skills that I believe all young people require." |
“My son has responded very well to the life skills material. He feels this has been one of the most useful, and valuable experiences of his time at Lincroft - and maybe his school life in its entirety” |