Step 3: Consultation process

Consider how to consult with relevant stakeholders: describe when and how you will seek individuals’ views - and specifically how you will seek the views of children and parents – or justify why it’s not possible to do so. Who else do you need to involve within your organisation? Do you need to ask your processors to assist? Do you plan to consult experts in children’s rights and developmental needs? If not, why not? Do you plan to consult any other experts?

We have conducted product testing of the tablet and consultation with a children’s panel group to help in the product development process.

We also consulted with parents and guardians through a feedback questionnaire which included questions on product functionality, website usability and services, and privacy. The consultation was conducted online with parents or guardians whose children are registered to use our products.

We have not consulted directly with experts on children’s rights, but keep up-to-date on policy in their area through briefings delivered by our representative bodies, including the British Toy and Hobby Association.

We note that where we have identified residual risks, we are satisfied that they are limited and appropriate measures are in place to mitigate potential harm (see step 5).