'Parenting in the digital age' information sessions

We're getting in touch with parents to let them know about our new online safety campaign. Ofcom data suggests that many parents find it difficult to know when or how to talk about online safety to their children; because quite often its a world that parents feel they know little about. But the internet and social networking are now very much part of everyday life, and we must recognise and respond to this reality.

In response to this The NSPCC and Norfolk Constabulary are working in partnership to deliver a campaign in Norfolk which will give parents reliable, credible and pragmatic support to enable them to have conversations with their children about how to stay safe online.

Please follow the link to the Share Aware website which addresses a number of e-safety issues, with tips, suggestions and further sources of help and support. This has been developed in partnership with parents, professionals and the NSPCC.

www.nspcc.org.uk/shareaware

We are also running some Parenting in the digital age information sessions which will enable parents to find out more and discuss the issues with other parents and professionals. The sessions will last for approximately 45 minutes and will be delivered by a local, trained professional. If you would like us to run a session for a group of parents in your area or would like further information, please contact kara.white@nspcc.org.uk.

We are really keen to give parents across Norfolk good information to support them to protect their children effectively online. We want to encourage children to speak out if they see anything that makes them feel upset or uncomfortable. To do this, parents themselves must be confident and be well equipped to have these conversations. It may feel daunting, but parents dont need to be an expert on the internet. Understanding what children do online and the risks they face will help keep children safe.

Inspector Rebecca Brown, Norfolk Constabulary and the NSPCC