The Child Protection and Family Services Agency (CPFSA) is urging parents and caregivers to take extra precautions to keep children safe during the summer holidays, warning that the break from school can expose children to increased risks if they are left unsupervised or their activities are not closely monitored.

In an advisory issued on Wednesday, the agency said parents should ensure children are properly supervised whether they are at home, online or participating in community activities.

It also stressed the importance of water safety, noting that children should never be left unattended at beaches, rivers, pools or other bodies of water, as drowning can occur suddenly and without warning.