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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.

What to do if you suspect child abuse

Steps you can take to help keep a child safe and what to do if you suspect a child's been abused.

Child sexual abuse crimes reach record levels

15 April 2022 / News

New analysis shows online child sexual abuse crimes have increased since the government promised to bring in new laws to protect children on social media.

Should I let my child use Discord?

5 December 2022 / News

Everything you need to know about Discord

Finding a tutor for your child

If you’re thinking of hiring a tutor for child, there are several things to consider from your child’s needs to safety. Here’s our guide to finding a suitable tutor.

What to do if a child reveals abuse

It can be distressing if a child tells you they’re being abused and you might not know what to do. We’ve got advice to help you take the next steps.

Child cruelty crimes surge by more than a fifth - we urgently need government action

10 February 2022 / News

We’re urging the government to strengthen the child protection system and significantly reduce child cruelty crimes.

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.

Is Instagram safe for my child?

11 July 2022 / News

Advice to help you set up Instagram safely for your child.

How to support a child with depression or anxiety

Recognise the signs of anxiety and depression in children and get advice on how you can best support a child who needs your help. How to support a child with childhood depression or anxiety.

Child sexual offences jump 57% in 5 years

10 August 2020 / News

New figures recorded more than 73,500 child sex offences recorded by UK police in 2019/20. We're calling the Government to publish its Child Sexual Abuse Strategy that puts victims and prevention at its core

Is YouTube safe?

8 August 2022 / News

An overview of the safety features and parental controls to help keep your child safe on YouTube.

Child abuse could go unreported during lockdown despite increased risks

14 May 2020 / News

New survey reveals over a quarter of adults are unsure where to go for help during the coronavirus crisis. Anyone worried about a child should contact the NSPCC Helpline.

106% increase in child cruelty and neglect offences in England in the past 5 years

7 December 2023 / News

Our analysis has revealed that recorded offences of adults neglecting, mistreating, or assaulting children have doubled over the last 5 years.

Public backs action to prevent child abuse in private messaging

5 July 2023 / News

New YouGov polling has found overwhelming public support for measures to protect children from abuse in private messaging.

Christmas warning as child abuse contacts to NSPCC helpline rises 43%

18 December 2020 / News

With the number of contacts to the NSPCC helpline about abuse rising, the NSPCC is warning the public to be extra vigilant this Christmas.

Child cruelty offences jump by 25% in a single year

10 June 2022 / News

NSPCC can today reveal child cruelty and neglect offences increased by a quarter last year as the country emerged from the pandemic.

Child sexual abuse survivors urge tech companies to act now to make their products safe for children

18 September 2023 / News

Calls for tech companies to play their part comes amidst global efforts for online safety regulations to protect children from abuse.

Police record over 10,000 online child sex crimes in a year for the first time

3 September 2020 / News

We are calling on the government to make Online Harms legislation a priority this autumn.