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Donald Turvill

Edinburgh pupils blocked from YouTube after 'concerning material' accessed

Edinburgh pupils have been blocked from accessing YouTube in school after some were caught viewing 'concerning material' on their devices.

Following the move youngsters have called on the council to restore access to the video sharing platform without delay, with several reaching out to councillors to emphasise the important role the site plays in visual learning and studying.

In a statement, the council said it has "temporarily suspended access to YouTube across the education estate while we review permissions to access online services".

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