Last updated by ruth.salter@essex.gov.uk on Tuesday, December 30, 2025

If your child received any new tech for Christmas make sure you are talking to them about online safety. Check and update parental controls – settings from their old device won’t carry over. Talk to your child – chat about what they’re doing online and show genuine interest in their digital world. A few minutes of conversation can make a big difference.

Learn more: www.escb.co.uk/onlinesafety