The opportunity the internet provides for children to learn, create, socialise and have fun far outweigh the potential dangers posed by the online world. However, to ensure young people stay safe online, parents and children's professionals need to understand the risks and put sensible safeguards in place.
The online world is now an integral part of young people's everyday lives; they use it for entertainment, to chat with friends, to watch news and as an education resource. The growth in ownership of smart devices among children over the past decade, and the fact they become digitally proficient at a younger age, means it has never been easier for children to get online. These trends have led to growing concerns among parents, professionals and policymakers about children's exposure to people and content that could cause them harm. It has also led to a rise in safeguarding practice designed to address online risks.
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