Sharenting - that's parents sharing photos and videos of the children - is a very big thing. Some would argue that everyone, or at least nearly everyone, does it. So what place is it of a school to try to tell parents that they shouldn't share photos of their children? Well, of course, that isn't our place and if you pay close attention, that isn't what we're saying. This is all about empowering our pupils with a safe and secure understanding of consent, knowing that personal and private stuff about themselves or their friends is not something to be freely shared with just anyone. It is about encouring the healthy development of a two-way relationship between parents and their children about online behaviours. You may able to explain why you have shared a photo, such as I'm really proud of you or I wanted to share your achievement  and your child may feel comfortable with that explanation. You can explain who can see it, and model good behaviours with account settings and privacy. If your child can articulate why they feel uncomfortable about a particular photo or video being shared, it is an opportunity to explore and layout together the online boundaries for your family that are going to work. As your child grows in confidence and age, a clear understanding of consent can grow with them into all aspects of their future relationships.