Parents encouraged to use online safety resources as school holidays begin

East Riding’s Safeguarding Children Partnership (ERSCP) is raising awareness of how parents can help keep children safe online.

ERSCP has webpages with information for parents and carers to help them address potential dangers online.

Skips Safety Net is another resource that provides advice about things like social media, sharing pictures, gaming, live streaming, grooming, fake news and privacy settings.

The information has been endorsed by the Home Office and is available online, or in workbooks which can be ordered through the website.  

Merlin Joseph, Chair of the East Riding Safeguarding Children Partnership said: “As the summer holidays begin, children may spend more time online. We want to make sure parents and carers know where to go for information that can help keep children safe online.

“We also want families to know what to do if something goes wrong, and what action to take.”

Both websites also provide reporting routes and encourage families to have open and honest conversations about topics relating to online safety.

To access the information visit: eryc.link/ERSCPonlinesafety or www.skipssafetynet.org

Author: tracey