Apple AirTag and tracking children on school trips

it has been brought to our attention both locally and nationally that parents/carers are using devices such as the Apple AirTag to track children on school residentials/trips/visits/outings. Other devices can also include electronic watches that are essentially tracking devices with the capability of sending video footage from the device back to the person tracking i.e. parent. Such devices have the potential to post locations of children’s whereabouts on social media. We are therefore advising schools to include this in the consent slip which parents sign prior to taking part in a trip that such devices will not be allowed under any circumstances and must not be hidden in pockets/bags etc. If any tracking devices are found on pupils they will not be allowed on the trip and will be returned to school.

Apple have released the statement below which can be found on their website:

“AirTag was designed to help people locate their personal belongings, not to track people or another person’s property, and we condemn in the strongest possible terms any malicious use of our products” 

What's Cooking?

Happy New Year to you all!  I have been working with Team Nidd this week in celebration of the Chinese New Year which starts on 17th February and ends on 3rd March (15 day celebration). 2026 is the year of the horse, in celebration of fire and energy.

The children enjoyed making Chinese Noodles and ate them in Cook School (using chopsticks).  They also enjoyed eating some prawn crackers and learning about some Chinese traditions.

The children were introduced to the EatWell Guide and using measuring spoons.  They also made some beautiful lanterns which they took home.  They have all been amazing!  I look forward to working with the rest of Team Nidd next week.

Mrs Soper

Cook School Lead