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Is Twitch safe for children?

17 June 2022 / News

Learn about the live-streaming platform Twitch and our top tips to help keep your child safe online.

What is the Metaverse?

23 May 2022 / News

The metaverse is tipped to be the next big development in digital technology. But what is it and what risks does it pose to children and young people?

Free online safety virtual workshop

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

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.

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!

Distressing online content

Get information about distressing or violent online content, and how to support young people if they see it.

Reporting online safety concerns

Guidance on what to do if you're worried about something a child has experienced online.

Supporting children's wellbeing online

Get advice on helping children to manage their mental wellbeing when they're online.

Chat apps

Find out about different chat apps like WhatsApp and Kik, and how to help young people use them safely.

What is social media?

Find out what social media is, discover the main platforms and learn how to help children stay safe when using them.

Anti-bullying advice and new insights from Childline

16 November 2021 / News

Last year Childline counsellors delivered 6,654 sessions about bullying – and analysis highlights how, while for some children lockdowns were a respite from bullies, for others the bullying transferred online.