Fears around online safety and misinformation are now parents’ number one back-to-school concern.

A poll of 800 mums and dads of children aged eight to 16, found 65% claim keeping their youngster safe online is their top worry – ahead of bullying.

A quarter of parents will give their son or daughter a phone before the start of term, 91% feel concerned about what this might bring. Online safety concerns for parents include social media trolling (16%), and exposure to inappropriate content…