The majority of UK parents find age ratings on Netflix helpful when choosing child-appropriate content, a new survey has found.

The age ratings, which are classified by the British Board of Film Classification (BBFC), appear in all of Netflix’s UK catalogue with the aim of informing viewing choices and protecting children.

A recent BBFC survey of 2,000 parents in the UK found that 96% think the ratings symbols are helpful when deciding whether something was appropriate for their child to watch.

David Austin, chief executive of the BBFC, said: “I am proud to celebrate five years of all films and TV series on Netflix carrying BBFC age ratings and content advice.

“As viewing habits continue to evolve, our commitment to protecting and empowering audiences has never been more important.

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