The NSPCC say that following a recent survey, more than eight out of ten adults in the south east back social network regulation, as they launch their plan to tame #WildWestWeb.
NSPCC and O2 survey finds less than a fifth of parents are having frequent chats with their children about staying safe online. NSPCC is urging parents on the Isle of Wight to have regular conversations with their children about staying safe online
Last year, the NSPCC spoke to more than 170 children on the Isle of Wight about how to keep themselves safe from abuse. The NSPCC is now calling for more specialist police training.
Last year in Hampshire and the Isle of Wight, the Internet was used as a gateway by offenders to commit 151 sex crimes against children. Make sure you talk to your children about being safe online, spotting the signs of inappropriate behaviour, and how to report it.
Childline launches new video so children on the Isle of Wight can help a friend who’s being bullied. News comes as the UK marks Anti-Bullying Week (14-18 November)