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Keeping children safe online

Learn more about children's online safety. Advice and support to help you learn about staying safe online as a family.
Reporting online safety concerns

Guidance on what to do if you're worried about something a child has experienced online.
Teaching Your Child about Internet & Online Safety

Sometimes you might be worried about what your child's doing online or who they're speaking to, but not know how to talk to them about it. We've got advice to help.
Free online safety virtual workshop

Watch our free online safety virtual workshop for parents and carers.
Artificial intelligence safety tips for parents

28 January 2025 / News

Learn more about artificial intelligence (AI) content and tools, and discover ways to help your children stay safe. Written by Kate Edwards, Associate Head of Child Safety Online.
Welcome to the new NSPCC Child Safety Online blog!

30 November 2021 / News

Bringing you topical content, news stories about developments in online safety and letting you know our latest safety tips and advice, campaigns you can join and much much more.
Our Child Safety Online (CSO) Taskforce

Learn about what a group of amazing supporters and industry leaders are doing to help us make the online world safer for children.
Christmas gifts for children

15 December 2021 / News

If you're gifting an internet connected device as a present - like a game console or tablet or mobile - it’s important to help keep your child safe while using them. We have advice to help!
Talking to your child about the risks of online porn

Help your kids stay safe online! Our guide helps parents to discuss online porn, understand risks, and protect children from harmful content
Online safety for children with SEND

Learn about talking to your child with SEND about online safety, talking to people online and online wellbeing. Download our resources and advice.
How to Ensure Your Children Stay Safe While Playing Online Games

Advice for parents to understand the risks of online games and help your child play safely.
Online safety quiz

Does your child know how to stay safe online? Test their knowledge with this online quiz.
Makaton guide for parents PDF

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Online safety blog

Get the latest news and information about keeping children and young people safe online.
Support & advice for parents

Explore expert support and advice for every parenting challenge. Whether in calm or chaos, we guide parents and carers through the ups and downs.
Get to know your the online games your child is playing

24 January 2022 / News

Does your child spend time gaming online? We've got advice to help you talk to them about the games they play.
Online abuse

Online abuse is any type of abuse that happens on the internet, such as social media
UK public backs strengthening Online Safety Bill to give children a voice in online safety regulation

10 May 2023 / News

An amendment that would create a dedicated child online safety advocate is due to be debated by Lords next week
How do children and parents feel about the impact of smartphones and social media?

14 November 2024 / News

How do children and parents feel about the impact of smartphones and social media? We present evidence and opinions on access to technology and social media.
Positively online: top tips for online wellbeing

Discover our six top tips to support your child's online wellbeing and take our family quiz.