![]() More information can be found on the Set Up Safe website This is part of EE’s wider strategy to help parents keep their children safe online on its network.ġ Research conducted by EE between 30 th November – 1 st December 2020 of 1000 parents with children aged six to 15. Only by having these frequent chats can we help children navigate their online world safely.”ĮE’s Set Up Safe service is for all pay monthly customers and provides parents with guidelines for their children’s online activity. “Crucially, parents need to be having regular open and honest conversations with their children about the online world and how to stay digitally safe. ![]() It’s also important to set clear boundaries from the start to balance their screen time and ensure they are making the most out of their time online. “We would strongly encourage any parents giving their child a connected device this Christmas to apply age-appropriate safety settings. Naturally, there are risks but with the right information, guidance and digital tools parents will be better prepared to protect their children online. ![]() ![]() “Alongside Internet Matters we’ve designed the ‘Nice Device List’ quiz as an informative and fun way for parents to learn some of the dos and don’ts around online safety, and stay safe online.”Ĭarolyn Bunting, CEO of Internet Matters, said: “For parents about to give their children new connected devices, perhaps even their first mobile phone, it can be an anxious time. This is why we want to help parents understand how they can keep their child safe online. Technology has become an increasingly indispensable part of children’s lives, whether it’s for staying in touch or keeping up with school work. Mat Sears, Consumer Corporate Affairs Director at EE said: “ We know this Christmas many parents will be thinking about giving their child a new mobile phone or connected device. Parents are also encouraged to have regular conversations with their children about any potential risks they may face online. The free service created with online safety experts Internet Matters recommends and installs safety settings such as adult content lock, spending caps and blocking calls and texts to premium numbers, so parents can feel confident their child is safely using their phone outside of the home. The Nice Device quiz tests parents’ knowledge on the basics of online safety and points to sources of advice like EE’s Set Up Safe service for mobile handsets. More than half (63%) felt much safer if their child owned a mobile phone so they can always keep in touch with them. In fact, almost two thirds (65%) consider it ‘necessary’ for their child to have a phone, laptop or tablet for their education. Six in ten parents said they were ‘relaxed’ about introducing technology at an early age. Just over one in ten would gift to their child as young as six years old, although the majority (25%) said that 10 years old was the most suitable. However, over three quarters of parents worry about what content their children will access online, with a third considering parental controls but not knowing where to start.ĮE’s poll of parents 1 with children aged 6 to 15 found that establishing the right age to give a child their first mobile device is a real challenge, with concerns around access to inappropriate content and social media at the forefront. To help guide confused parents, EE and Internet Matters have created the ‘Nice Device List’, a festive quiz for guidance on parental controls and online safety information including EE’s Set Up Safe serviceĮE, the UK’s largest mobile operator, has launched its ‘ Nice Device’ quiz to help keep kids safe online, as new research shows almost a third (30%) of parents plan to gift their child a mobile phone or connected device this Christmas.Nonetheless, over three quarters (77%) of parents worry about the content their child could access and nearly half worry about the right age to gift a device.Research finds half of parents feel children are safer with a connected device and two thirds consider it essential for their children’s education.
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