The urgent call for action comes on the back of a report highlighting links between children’s access to pornography and risky behaviour such as having sex at a younger age.
The report, Basically... Porn is Everywhere, also found that accidental access to pornography is more common than deliberate access, and the likelihood of exposure increases with age.
The Office of the Children’s Commissioner has recommended that the government ensure schools deliver “effective” relationship and sex education, including safe use of the internet.
It also calls for a national awareness campaign to teach parents and professionals working with children and young people about the issue.
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