The press watchdog has issued new guidance aimed at parents and guardians which explains its rules around the reporting of children.

The Independent Press Standards Organisation has published the information, which offers advice on sections of the Editors’ Code of Practice which safeguard children and their welfare.

It includes guidelines relating to interviewing a child, publishing photographs of children, children’s privacy and children involved in criminal trials.

The publication of the information follows previous guidance on court reporting, reporting on a death and use of information from social media.

IPSO says the series aims to “support people to understand the rules which the press must follow and to know where to seek help if they need it”.

Charlotte Urwin, IPSO’s head of standards, said: “There is often confusion about what the media can and can’t print when it comes to children.

“This new information will support the public to understand some of the questions we are often asked about this topic and explain how IPSO can help.”