The new body is one of the recommendations made by Dr Tanya Byron in her review of children and new technology, set up by Gordon Brown last year and published recently.
Fiona Blacke, chief executive of The NYA, said: "Where video games and the internet are concerned young people are most likely to want to control their own experiences and learn from their peers. The potential role of young people in supporting each other when problems arise or to explore new media tends to be neglected. The report makes sensible recommendations in particular to support parents in their children's use of the internet.
Register Now to Continue Reading
Thank you for visiting Children & Young People Now and making use of our archive of more than 60,000 expert features, topics hubs, case studies and policy updates. Why not register today and enjoy the following great benefits:
What's Included
-
Free access to 4 subscriber-only articles per month
-
Email newsletter providing advice and guidance across the sector
Already have an account? Sign in here
