I AM writing to express concern that children should be able to surf the internet safely.

Over the holidays we see young people spending more time on the internet. This is fun, and can be a powerful tool for learning and exchanging information. Sadly, it is also open to exploitation by dangerous people.

I am pleased to learn Carol Vorderman is backing the NSPCC's campaign for greater child protection on the internet.

The NSPCC is calling for the Government to ensure all computers sold into the domestic market in the UK have child protection pre-installed and set to a high level of security to filter what information children receive.

Any parent or carer wants to know that his or her child is safe from harm when surfing the net. It is essential they know the simple measures they can take to safeguard their children.

I hope that your readers will support the campaign to give our children a safety net by logging on to www.nspcc.org.uk/campaigning and reading the safe surfing tips and sending an e-postcard to the Government.

This could result in a major step forward in protecting our children from the dangers of the net.

KAYLEIGH CAVALERI, Shear Brow, Blackburn.