ACT Early Warning for Parents/Guardians Ahead of Christmas

ACT Early and be vigilant when buying new devices for children this Christmas

We know many parents and carers will be buying new phones and devices for their children in the run up to Christmas, which is why we’re calling on parents to be vigilant about your child’s online activity. 

This follows a 38% increase in referrals of children to the Prevent scheme last year in London, which helps stop people becoming radicalised. It’s vital that parents are setting appropriate controls to ensure their children are kept safe on their devices. We’d also urge parents and carers to take an active interest in their children’s digital lives to try and ensure they don’t become drawn towards extremist content that could lead them down a path to radicalisation.

There is information on the ACT Early website (https://actearly.uk) which has tips on warning signs to look out for, as well as advice on having conversations with your child, and information on what to do and who to contact if you do have any concerns. 

Link to full news article: Parents urged to be vigilant over their children's phones | Metropolitan Police