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Reporting child abuse and neglect

In the UK and worried about a child's safety or wellbeing? You can report it to us by phone or online, remaining anonymous if you wish.
NSPCC response to the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) stakeholder consultation on the draft scope of "Child abuse and neglect: recognising, assessing and responding to abuse and neglect of children and young people"

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Our submission in response to the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) stakeholder consultation on the draft scope of "Child abuse and neglect: recognising, assessing and responding to abuse and neglect of children and young people" in September 2013.
Is BeReal safe for my child?

13 December 2022 / News

You may have heard of the popular app BeReal. But what is it and is it safe for children? Here’s everything you need to know about the image-sharing app.
Spotting the signs of child abuse

The signs of child abuse can be hard to spot. We can help you to recognise the signs of abuse and support you if you have concerns about a child.
Contact the Child Safety Online (CSO) Taskforce

Whether it’s wanting to learn more about the Taskforce, or how you or your business might support its work, there are many ways you can help us keep more children safe online.
Online child grooming offences pass 10,000

29 May 2020 / News

We are urging the Prime Minister to get social media regulation done as online child grooming offences pass 10,000
Keeping Your Child Safe in Sport

Advice and support for keeping your child safe in sports clubs, groups and activities.
Types of Child Abuse & How to Prevent Them

We've got information and advice on different types of abuse, how to spot the signs and what you can do to help keep children safe.
Is WhatsApp safe for my child?

16 January 2023 / News

Explore our WhatsApp guide to ensure privacy settings are being used.
Inappropriate content on social media

21 July 2022 / News

Online safety advice to help you manage what your child sees on social media.
Is Snapchat safe for my child?

27 September 2022 / News

Safety features and tools to help keep your child safe on Snapchat
Almost 87,000 sexual offences against children were recorded by police in the past year

10 January 2024 / News

We're launching a campaign with the Home Office to tackle child sexual abuse and raise awareness for our Helpline.
NSPCC Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy 2022

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13,000 online child sex offences could be recorded during Online Safety Bill delay

1 November 2022 / News

The longer this vital legislation is delayed the more vulnerable children are at risk of online grooming and sexual abuse.
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.
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
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.
Over 75% of people believe children are at significant risk of sexual abuse when using VR technology

5 September 2023 / News

Our new research shows that children are at risk of experiencing sexual abuse and exploitation when using immersive technology such as VR headsets.
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.