Outcome 7 – Understand the importance of e-safety for children and young people 1. Explain the risks and possible consequences for children and young people of being online and of using a mobile phone
Although the internet and modern technology comes with many advantages, as with everything else it also comes with risks and concerns, especially towards children and young people.
The Byron report made in 2008 reported that there is inappropriate material on the internet and on video games that can be easily accessible and are potentially harmful.
Cyber bullying can also take place on the number of social networking sites that are there, or unsuitable