Internet security appeal

Parents are being urged to make internet security as high a priority for their children as road safety.

Child safety experts issued the call after a poll of mothers and fathers with youngsters aged eight to 13 suggested only one in five (19%) are frequently discussing how to stay safe online with their offspring.

A new animation featuring the voice of comedian Catherine Tate has been created as part of the Share Aware campaign being run by the charity and O2.