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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.

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.

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.

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.

Introducing our inaugural gaming festival to help tackle child abuse

30 January 2024 / News

Our new ‘Game Safe’ festival takes place in February and features a range of workshops and an in-person esports safeguarding conference which covers child protection within the gaming industry.

Alcohol, drugs and parenting

Support for parents or carers who are concerned about their alcohol or drug use.

Is YouTube safe?

8 August 2022 / News

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

Poll shows widescale public support for stronger laws to protect children from online abuse

12 March 2021 / News

Our new poll shows overwhelming public support for more online safety and protection for children.

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.

82% rise in online grooming crimes against children in the last 5 years

15 August 2023 / News

We are urging MPs and tech companies to back the Online Safety Bill following new research on the scale of online grooming.

Our Helpline sees a large increase in parents seeking advice about leaving children home alone over summer holidays

25 July 2023 / News

We’re urging parents to think carefully about whether their child is ready to be left home alone over the summer holidays.

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.