‘73% of pupils trust parents on online safety, but only 56% talk about it more than once a year’
‘2 in 5 pupils have never told anyone about the worst thing that has happened to them online’
‘But of those who did, 71% chose to tell a parent or carer’
There are constantly new sites apps, downloads, pop-ups etc which will target children (and adults) . Given the real threats which young people face online - it is more important than ever to be having regular conversations with your children about being safe and responsible and talking to you openly about their worries and concerns of items seen online.
SAFEGUARDING LINKS
BBC: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-northern-ireland-47359623
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