Online safety guides for UK parents
Practical, UK-focused guidance on the apps your children actually use, written for parents rather than technologists. Start with these, then find all 60 guides inside Digital Shields.
ConversationsUnder-5s Online: Start Smart, Build Good Habits
Your toddler is learning to swipe before they can write. Start online safety habits now—it’s easier than fixing them later. Simple rules for the youngest screen users.
ConversationsTalking to your tween about AI chatbots
Your child is probably already chatting with ChatGPT or Character.AI. Here’s how to start a conversation about what they’re doing, why it matters, and what to watch for.
Social MediaSnapchat Safety: What Parents Actually Need to Know in 2026
Four things the app won’t tell you — and one tool built right into Snapchat that most parents have never switched on.
ConversationsAge-by-Age Conversation Scripts for Online Safety
Ready-to-use conversation starters for talking to your child about safety at every age.
Social MediaSextortion: What It Is & How to Protect Your Child
Understanding the growing threat of sextortion and practical steps every parent should take.
UK LawCEOP Reporting: What It Can and Can’t Handle
CEOP deals with online grooming, sextortion and sexual pressure on children. Bullying, fake accounts and hacked accounts go elsewhere. Here is where each problem should go, and what to do first.
Social MediaSextortion: Your First Hour Plan for Parents
If someone is threatening to share your child’s intimate images unless they pay, the first hour matters most. Here is a calm, step-by-step plan to follow, from stopping contact to reporting.
ConversationsThe Dark Web: Talk to Your Teen Without the Panic
Your teen might be curious about the Dark Web. Here’s what it actually is, why they’re asking, and how to have a calm, honest conversation about it.
ConversationsOnline Relationships: How to Start the Conversation
Your teen is making friends online. CEOP’s #AskTheAwkward films show you exactly how to ask the questions that matter—without the awkwardness.
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