PARENTS at primary schools in Glasgow are being warned after a sexually explicit video is being circulated amongst pupils.

An email alert sent out from school staff is urging parents and carers to check their children's phones to crack down on the inappropriate viewing.

It's thought the sick footage, titled '2kids and a sandpit' is being shared among kids at Sandwood Primary and Hillington Primary.

An email from Sandwood's head teacher Fiona Donnelly, seen by the Glasgow Times, revealed that the police have been contacted over the issue. 

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The email reads: "Dear Parent/Carer.

"Families have brought to our attention that there is a video being shared between older pupils called '2 kids and a sandpit'.

"This is not appropriate viewing and we are asking our families to check their child/ren's phones.

"Another local primary school has also reported this being an issue and has contacted the police regarding this.

"Kind regards, Fiona Donnelly, Head Teacher".

The warning was shared onto the Crookston and Pollok Community Facebook page, who also warned parents and carers about the "pornographic" content.

It also suggest parents should "consider adding child proofing settings to their devices".

Meanwhile, Hillington Primary School also issued an alert to parents over social media. 

They wrote: "It has come to our attention that an internet link is being shared by children in the local community which contains inappropriate content.

"Please check your child’s device & parental settings to ensure that your child is only accessing safe sites online. #staysafeonline"

 

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A Glasgow City Council spokeswoman told how the schools were quick to act to warn parents over the issue as they reaffirmed their message over keeping safe online.

She added: "The schools took swift action to alert parents to the video being shared as soon as they became aware of what the pupils were doing on their personal devices. 

“This a timely warning to parents and carers to speak to their children about the negative aspects of the internet and keeping safe online – a message that will be reiterated in our schools.”

A spokesperson for the National Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children (NSPCC) told how viewing sexually explicit content can be "damaging" to young people.

They said: "The internet is a valuable resource where children can learn, communicate and share with each other, however, this comes with the risk of being exposed to inappropriate content.

“The viewing of sexually explicit content can be damaging to young people’s views about sex, body image and healthy relationships.

“We encourage parents to talk to their children about their internet use, and help them understand the risks they face and where they can turn if they are worried about something.

“The NSPCC’s Net Aware and Share Aware sites help inform and start these conversations and keep parents up to date on this ever-changing landscape.”

Anyone concerned about a child can contact the NSPCC Helpline on 0808 800 5000, while Childline is there for young people on 0800 1111 or via www.childline.org.uk