Notes to editors - Parents urged to get online for online safety tips

Notes to Editors:

  • Research from ICM Internet Concerns Survey, December 2007. 
  • UK online centres provide millions of people with access to technology and support in using it.  They offer free or low cost access to the internet and email, deliver online courses and encourage people to progress onto further learning. 
  • UK online centres are managed by Ufi, the organisation also behind learndirect.  For more information please visit www.ukonlinecentres.com
 

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