Online Safety for CYP and Vulnerable Adults

Posted by: Hardy Fox - Posted on:

There is increasing concern for use on Digital online platforms being used for radicalisation or for purposes that would pose a safeguarding risk for CYP and Vulnerable adults.
 
These include well know popular social media platforms, as well as gaming platforms. The chat function on such platforms can be used to exploit vulnerable people, or the platform can expose them to extreme, potentially harmful material.
 
Below are some useful resources:
 
https://www.childrenscommissioner.gov.uk/resource/what-i-wish-my-parents-or-carers-knew-a-guide-for-parents-and-carers-on-managing-childrens-digital-lives/
 
https://www.nspcc.org.uk/keeping-children-safe/online-safety/
 
https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/coronavirus-covid-19-keeping-children-safe-online/coronavirus-covid-19-support-for-parents-and-carers-to-keep-children-safe-online