Sapphira Bourne
2021-02-02T17:06:23Z
If you’re livestreaming a lesson or activity, think about whether you will ask children to turn their cameras on.

Some children might not feel comfortable turning their webcams on. They may be shy, unsure of the technology or have had a bad experience using video calls in the past. Some children, parents and carers may be uncomfortable with classmates being able to see into their home. And some might want to hide something going on at home, such as abuse and neglect.

Every child is different. Some children might be more confident about asking questions with their cameras off, and others might prefer it with the camera on.

If a child doesn’t want to turn their camera on, try to find out why. Consider whether you need to check in with them and their family separately to make sure everything is okay.

Make sure your school has clear child protection procedures for staff to follow if they are concerned about anything they have seen on a video call.

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