Share Your Voice: Online Safety for Young People in Erith and Thamesmead
Protecting children from harm online is a priority for the Government and for me.
Work is already underway to create a safer digital environment for young people, including closing loopholes in the Online Safety Act that allowed illegal AI-generated images and introducing new powers to respond quickly to emerging technologies.
You may have seen that the Government is also exploring – and will soon consult on – proposals to restrict or ban social media use for under-16s, alongside other measures to improve online safety.
I am seeking the views of residents across Erith and Thamesmead constituency on this important issue. Your feedback will help ensure local voices are represented in my discussions with the Government.
The survey takes less than five minutes to complete and is open to parents, teachers, carers, and all residents.
Please note that a separate, pupil-specific survey has been created for young people in Erith and Thamesmead. This survey is being shared directly with schools and youth groups to ensure appropriate safeguarding arrangements.
If you are a young person who has not received the survey through your school, or a parent/carer requesting access, please contact my office at abena.oppongasare.mp@parliament.uk, and we will be happy to provide the details.
Your views will play a meaningful role in shaping my engagement with the government on this issue, and I look forward to hearing your perspective.
