We have been notified by the local authority of a dangerous website and app aimed at children. The app "Monkey", is billed as a cross between Omegle and TikTok. There are some concerns over the nature of this app and how it might be used to exploit children, it allows users to have video calls with strangers. The platform markets itself as "an alternative to Omegle, with a TikTok vibe''. A review of the platform has found that it contains large amounts of inappropriate, disturbing, and harmful content transmitted via web cameras.
Please find link to the full warning about the Monkey app.
Please can you be vigilant regarding the apps downloaded to your child's device and we advise if this app is installed that it is removed from the device with appropriate parental controls added to the device with immediate effect. We are sending this message to parents/guardians of all pupils across Ysgol Nantgwyn due to the very disturbing nature of the content available on the app.
If you require any further information or have a safeguarding concern, please first review the link above then get in contact with ryan.evans@ysgolnantgwyn.co.uk (Safeguarding) or admin@ysgolnantgwyn.co.uk.