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It'ss okay to ask about what your kids are doing online and who they are talking too

It's okay to ask about what your kids are doing online and who they are talking too, don't ask just once, keep being interested and curious, keep asking questions learn more about your kids online lives, ask them to show you how sites, apps and platforms work

The campaign aims to encourage parents and carers to be curious and actively interested in what their children are doing online, and to learn how to help keep them safe from the dangers of online abuse or exploitation.

The Scottish Government is running a campaign until 24 March 2021 to raise awareness of what child sexual exploitation (CSE) is, improve public understanding and empower those with concerns to act upon them.

Shetland Public Protection Committee (SPPC) is asking the community to look out for vulnerable adults ahead of Adult Support and Protection Day on Saturday 20 February 2021.

With our children using the internet more at the moment to access their home learning, it is essential that we teach them to be SMART.

Shetland shines a light with its Care Experienced residents next week as the community hosts its second annual Festival of Care on 19-23 February.

This Safer Internet Day is bigger than ever! More than 1,700 organisations and schools across the UK are getting involved to help inspire a national conversation about using technology responsibly, respectfully, critically and creatively.

For Safer Internet Day Britannica have shared their Guide to Keeping Safe Online. Click the link below to find more information https:

Tuesday 9 February 2021 is Safer Internet Day with the theme of An Internet We Trust. Look out for our safety messages each day this week.

Follow Shetland Library and OPEN Peer Educators on facebook and twitter for Safer Internet Day safety messages.