On the subject of child safety (Richard’s blog 26/3/08), the government commissioned review into the effects of new technology on young people by Dr Tanya Byron, has finally been published. After reading the report (Safer Children in a Digital World) it was refreshing to see that most of her proposed solutions are centred around the education of learners, teachers and parents. Her view seems to be well-balanced and based on evidence rather than the emotional responses this subject too often generates. Contrast this with the Fox News report that some of the early Sesame Street episodes have been released on DVD with a parental warning about harmful content. It seems that Cookie monster is a smoker and makes poor diet choices and Oscar the grouch lives rough and needs help from social services.

http://www.dfes.gov.uk/byronreview/