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Record high number of recorded grooming crimes lead to calls for stronger online safety legislation

24 August 2021 / News

Online grooming crimes recorded by police jumped by around 70% in the last three years reaching an all-time high in 2021.

Want to talk about it? Making space for conversations about life online

3 February 2023 / News

Across the UK, we're celebrating Safer Internet Day by putting children and young people's voices at the heart of what we are doing and encouraging them to shape the online safety support that they receive.

Prime Minister urged to tackle Violence Against Women and Girls

27 April 2023 / News

Rishi Sunak urged to back online Violence Against Women and Girls Code of Practice for big tech firms.

We’re calling for the Online Safety Bill to create a children’s watchdog that stands up for them against Big Tech

23 May 2022 / News

As the Online Safety Bill goes through Parliament, polling shows nine in ten (88%) of UK adults overwhelmingly support a watchdog to fight for children at risk of online sexual abuse.

Supporting children's wellbeing online

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

Majority of public want tougher Online Safety Bill that holds tech bosses responsible for child safety

5 January 2023 / News

As the Online Safety Bill returns to parliament this month, polling shows overwhelming public support for tougher measures to enforce children’s safety online.

The Online Safety Bill has been passed in "a momentous day for children"

19 September 2023 / News

After years of campaigning, the Online Safety Bill will soon be made a law, and will help protect children from online abuse

Mental health and parenting

How to cope with the challenges of parenting while also managing mental health issues.

Campaigners join architects of Online Safety Act in Parliament to celebrate ground-breaking new laws for children

31 October 2023 / News

Abuse survivors and young people join NSPCC Chief Executive and head of Ofcom to mark momentous achievement

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.

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?

New figures reveal four in five victims of online grooming crimes are girls

6 October 2021 / News

Our latest research has found girls aged 12-15 are most likely to be victims of online grooming, and more needs to be done to protect children online.

Lonely children are twice as likely to be groomed online

23 April 2020 / News

We are urging tech giants to take urgent steps to protect children from offenders during the COVID-19 lock down.

How to talk to children about difficult topics

Advice on how to talk to children about difficult topics, such as divorce, illness and death.

Three in four parents of children under five years old are anxious about their child’s mental health

29 January 2024 / News

Our new survey has revealed that 75% of UK parents with children under five are anxious about their child’s emotional and mental wellbeing.

Online child abuse crimes have doubled in recent years and more must be done to protect children online

15 September 2021 / News

While online abuse crimes have doubled over the last four years, new Government plans to regulate social media through the Online Safety Bill fall significantly short of tackling this issue.