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School Lane Coven Staffordshire WV9 5AD Headteacher: Miss K Roberts Tel: 01902 291124 e-mail: [email protected] Thursday 24th September 2020 Dear Parents/Carers, RE: Slender Man / You Tube Videos Over the last few days in school, an increasing number of our Year 3 children have been talking about Slender Man at playtime and lunchtime which has caused anxiety for some of the other children in the class. Miss Fellows has spoken to the children about Slender Man and asked the children what they know about him. It would seem that a number of children in Year 3 have watched the Slender Man horror film on Netflix, which has a 15 rating, and have been accessing video clips on You Tube which are frightening them. Some children also said that they had not told their parents that they had watched content on You Tube which has scared them. I have attached a brief guide to Slender Man on the next page which explains the trend and the associated dangers. I would encourage all parents to read the guide and speak to their child about Slender Man and what they know. I would also urge parents to monitor the videos their child is accessing on You Tube, and look at installing the kids’ version of the programme which filters content and prevents children from accessing content which is not appropriate for their age. If I can be of further help to any parents, please do not hesitate to contact me. Regards Karen Roberts Headteacher What Is Slender Man? A Guide for Parents The Slender Man is a fictional character who originated from a viral internet meme and encourages students to do dangerous things. What is the Slender Man? The Slender Man is a fictional character who originated from a viral internet meme and has made an impact on pop culture. The character started as a challenge on a web forum. Users were challenged to photoshop everyday photos to appear paranormal. Within 2 years, the character had become so popular that the creator couldn’t believe how widespread it had become. The character is portrayed as a tall, thin, and faceless man in a black suit. He goes around traumatizing people, targeting children. There is a symbol associated with the character that is heavily used in his depictions. Since the Slender Man isn’t tied to a specific narrative, he can be seen depicted in several video games (like Minecraft and the Slender Man app on iOS) and movies. He can look different depending on the storyteller but he is usually seen in a forest and has long tentacle arms Why should parents care about Slender Man? Although he is fictitious, the Slender Man can be very influential. Slender Man is so popular that it has become a common Halloween costume. There is a horror movie about the Slender Man. What can parents do about Slender Man? Talk to your children about the Slender Man and ask them whether or not they know about him. Ensure that your children know that he is not real. Tell you children about urban legends and how to decipher what is fake from what is real. Ensure that your children know that they can always come to you or a trusted adult if they have questions or want to talk. .

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