Police working with schools to teach children about the dangers of social media

It's after the popularity of the TV series 'Adolescence' 

Police say they're working closely with schools to provide educational sessions for each year group about the dangers of social media.

It's after the popularity of the TV series 'Adolescence', which sees a 13-year-old boy commit murder after being chronically bullied online.

Officers say sessions will be given to those from Reception to Year 10 and above and are designed to be age-appropriate.

They're urging parents to also have meaningful conversations with their children about the impact of social media and the importance of using it safely.

The Isle of Man's Safeguarding Board has also shared a 'periodic table' of emojis children are using and what they mean, published by Amit Singh:

Some helpful resources for parents are also available here.

The Board adds: "If you have any worries or concerns about the dangers of social media please speak up and speak out, keep calm but have those difficult conversations with young people and build positive relationships.  

"We need to do more around mental health and the effects of social media is having on our younger generations."