Tyneside council motion on banning children in care’s access to social media rejectedNorth Tyneside conservatives have called for restrictions on social media access for the area's most vulnerable kidsView Image North Tyneside conservatives have called for restrictions on social media access for the area's most vulnerable kids (Image: PA)Tory Party calls for a near blanket ban on social media accounts for under 16s in the care of North Tyneside Council have been rejected by the current administration. ‌This comes off the backdrop of a national conversation following the government’s announcement of a three-month consultation on the future use of social media by children. Coun Earley also referenced the authority’s, Ofsted branded, Outstanding social care department. The cabinet member also stated access to social media for children in care can also be restricted in a time-limited and proportionate manner. As you will appreciate, access to social media is not legally restricted at this stage in this country.