Police to host virtual 'Children safety sessions'

Monday, 29 March 2021 07:05

By Leanne Cooke @leannelily18

Authorities will host virtual safety sessions this week to make sure children stay safe online.

Safer Schools is inviting parents and carers to take part in webinars on Tuesday and Thursday (March 30 & April 1) where they can learn about parental controls as well as popular apps like TikTok and Roblox.

The constabulary says the sessions will explore issues related to online risks and demonstrate how you can help to keep young people safer on the web.

Both sessions are free to attend, for information on start times and how to sign up you can follow the link available here.

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