A dedicated website to help parents, carers and young people be more safe, secure and supported online has been launched.
The online safety hub aims to offer a central place for anyone who needs guidance. In fact it brings together resources from a range of multi-agency organisations to help young people, carers, professionals and the public.
The hub, which has separate sections for young people and adults, is free to access. Topics covered include digital wellbeing, reporting inappropriate content, and understanding gaming platforms.
Funded by the Department of Health, it was developed by the Safeguarding Board for Northern Ireland (SBNI) in partnership with Ineqe Safeguarding Group.
Health minister Robin Swann said: ‘We know that children today are growing up in an increasingly online world and it is essential that we are doing all that we can to support and guide their digital journey and keep them safe.’
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