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Learn what’s OK and not OK

A great way to start a conversation with your child about what’s OK and not OK, while reminding them of who they can talk to if they are feeling worried or upset. Perfect for 5-11 year olds.

Make a wellbeing box

Creating a wellbeing box can be a good way to start conversations with your child about what might help when things feel tough. Perfect for 5-11 year olds.

Government delay in reforming children's social care in England will cost taxpayers £1 billion over 10 years

23 May 2023 / News

Alongside four other children’s charities, we’re urging the UK government to deliver its reform programme ‘Stable Homes, Built on Love’.

From cyberbullying to sharing nudes: what parents want to know

24 March 2023 / News

We answer some of the most common questions that parents ask the NSPCC Helpline about keeping their children safe online.

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.

Reporting online safety concerns

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

Internet connected devices

Get advice about what internet connected devices or toys are and how to keep your child safe.

Jump across leap pads

Keep busy while learning about staying safe and speaking out by playing leap pads with your kids, perfect for 5-7 year olds.

Get creative with rock painting

Keep busy while learning about speaking out and staying safe by making rock decorations with your kids, perfect for 5-11 year olds.

We’re calling on the next Prime Minister to deliver radical reform of children’s social care

5 August 2022 / News

Alongside other major children’s charities - Barnardo’s, The Children’s Society, National Children’s Bureau and Action for Children - we’ve written to Liz Truss and Rishi Sunak to call on them to commit to a radical reform of the children’s social care system in England.

Children and drugs

Information and advice for speaking to children about drugs and making sure they're aware of the law and the risks.

Is Roblox safe for my child?

24 February 2022 / News

Six tips to help you decide if Roblox is suitable for your child and what settings you should use.

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.

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.

Distressing online content

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

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?

Use Parental Controls to Keep Your Child Safe

If you’re worried about what your child’s searching for or seeing online, we can help you to set up parental controls and keep them safe.

Fake news, hoaxes and misinformation

Learn about the risks of fake news and find out how to spot hoaxes and misinformation.