School closures due to the coronavirus pandemic may lead to children being exposed to online dangers to a greater extent. With all schools being closed due to the Covid-19 outbreak, children in Rutherglen and Cambuslang, and their surrounding areas, will be spending more time on tablets and phones.
This may be for school work or socialising with friends, but it could lead to an increase in online danger.Steve Winyard, creator of age restriction tool AgeBlock, believes a renewed focus on protecting children from accessing inappropriate materials through their devices is vital at this time.He said: “Inevitably, we’re going to see a huge spike in children using their devices during this time, both for remote learning and recreational purposes.