Fortnite Concerns
As part of our commitment to safeguarding children in all aspects of their life, we take a great interest in the potential dangers that technology can bring, and how it affects the development and well-being of young people.
Although rated at a 12 by PEGI, some younger children are playing the popular game Fortnite, and a report on the BBC today will be a valuable read for some parents:
It covers concerns raised by the NSPCC and includes some relevant advice:
The NSPCC said parents should:
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let children know they could talk to them if upset or worried by anything they had seen online
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familiarise themselves with what their children did online and understand why they liked particular apps or games
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agree family rules on how to use apps, sites and games
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use privacy settings and parental controls to keep children safe
For more information on PEGI ratings, take a look at our page on Online Gaming from our E-Safety section.
Posted on May 4, 2018, in cybersafety. Bookmark the permalink. Leave a comment.
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