City firm helps 5,500 children stay safe online

QUICKLINE PROVIDES FUNDING FOR PROJECT

- By COREENA FORD

Thousands of primary school children have taken part in the project, supported by Quickline

A HULL business has helped more than 5,500 children to boost vital knowledge of online safety in a new internet programme.

Rural broadband provider Quickline Communications has helped the huge number of primary school children across North Yorkshire and Lincolnshire by providing funding for major internet safety project Barney and Echo Caught in the Web.

Launched last year, the Barney and Echo Caught in the Web education programme teaches children how to deal with issues such as online bullying, personal security, gaming and social media, through a story in which Barney helps Echo and his friends to face the potential dangers of going online.

Run by The Police Community Clubs of Great Britain in partnership with Amber Bee CIC, the programme reached 72 schools between January and July this year, helping a grand total of 5,584 children aged nine to 11, and more than 8,300 carers and parents.