Technology is now a very popular item on many children’s Christmas lists with tablets, smartphones, game consoles and smartwatches likely to be asked for this year.

Whilst we want children to enjoy their presents, it is also important that parents look at ways to ensure that children use these devices safely. This includes setting parental controls and understanding that video games have PEGI ratings similar to the classification for films.

To help everyone stay safe this year we have created The 12 E-Safety Tips of Christmas

For further guidance please see the below websites:

https://www.net-aware.org.uk/

https://www.thinkuknow.co.uk/parents/

https://pegi.info/

https://www.internetmatters.org/