Talks on online use offer safety advice to parents

Two talks for parents and carers about helping young people navigate the online world, are being held in Jersey

Talks for parents and carers about helping children navigate online and social media content safely are being held in Jersey.

Mental health campaigner Natasha Devon is hosting the free sessions at 18:00 BST at Jersey College for Girls on Tuesday and Beaulieu Church on Wednesday.

The talks, which can also be viewed online, are intended to help families set healthy boundaries for digital use by having effective conversations.

The States of Jersey said the events were part of the work by Children, Young People, Education and Skills (CYPES) to support the wellbeing and online safety of young people in the island.

Organisers said the sessions would enable parents and carers to hear the advice children receive during talks Ms Devon is doing at schools along with ways to support a child with online content.

As part of the work, a play commissioned by the NSPCC is due to tour 28 schools on the weeks beginning 22 and 29 September with the aim to improve understanding about online safety and self-generated images.

People who want to attend either talk have been advised to sign up online.