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NORTHAMPTON BOROUGH COUNCIL


More than 500 students and teachers attended Northampton Borough Council’s Safer Internet Day event in February. The event at The Deco Theatre aimed to help keep pupils safe online


by raising awareness of the dangers of online exploitation and grooming. The students, aged nine to 12, and teachers from 11 county schools,


watched a performance by sixth formers called ‘Add me’ which explored the dangers of online exploitation by following the story of 11-year-old Sophie as she begins to explore the world of social media. Following this, Northamptonshire Police and Northamptonshire


County Council delivered a workshop which taught the students how to stay safe on Instagram, Snapchat and Facebook and spot threats such as online grooming and cyber bullying. It advised them how to manage the growing emotional challenges that social media presents children including self-esteem and body image issues. Cllr Anna King, cabinet member for community safety and


engagement, said: “It’s essential that we protect our children and young people by promoting the safe use of digital technologies. “We were pleased that so many schools joined us for our event, which


helped to tackle some difficult subjects as well as highlighting the reporting mechanisms we have in place. “We hope to work with partners to hold another event like this in the


future.” Detective sergeant Nickie Deeks from Northamptonshire Police


added: “We have to teach children how to protect themselves and importantly, what to do if they come across anything online which makes them feel uncomfortable or concerned. This event did just that and I was happy to support it.”


Visit: www.northampton.gov.uk/info/200257/your-community/2146/ student-safety/7


Moore Stephens Partner Nick Bairstow (left) with newly-promoted associate Tim Woodgates and new partner April Foster


Northamptonshire-based accountants Moore Stephens are delighted to announce two new staff promotions with April Foster becoming a partner and Tim Woodgates being promoted to associate. Partner Nick Bairstow said: “I am thrilled to


be able to announce these promotions. April and Tim exemplify the core Moore Stephens values – they have a wealth of experience and expertise and consistently deliver an excellent service. They both frequently go the extra mile to make a real difference to their clients. “As today’s world becomes more


‘PEOPLE REMAIN AT THE


HEART OF MOORE STEPHENS –WE INVEST IN OUR


and more automated, people remain at the heart of Moore Stephens – we invest in our people so they can add value to all our clients.” April joined the firm in 1996, becoming an


PEOPLE SO THEY CAN ADD VALUE TO ALL OUR CLIENTS’


Associate in October 2004. She looks after a diverse portfolio of clients, from sole traders to partnerships and limited companies. April specialises in the healthcare sector, and supports start-ups and fledgling businesses to grow. Tim has worked at Moore Stephens since July 2012, initially within audit


& accounts before recently joining the tax department. In addition to being a tax specialist, Tim is part of the team helping clients to prepare for HMRC’s new ‘Making Tax Digital’ regime.


Councillor Anna King welcomes students and teachers to the event


APRIL/MAY 2018 inbusiness 21 ‘IT’S ESSENTIAL THAT WE PROTECT


OUR CHILDREN AND YOUNG PEOPLE BY PROMOTING THE SAFE USE OF DIGITAL


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