Safeguarding Newsletter for

Parents and Carers

October 2026

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IWF urges EU action as more AI child sexual abuse images foundIWF found more AI child sexual abuse images in the first half of 2026 than all of 2025, including of children under two.

ChatGPT claims to have a safety net for teens. We watched it fail.OpenAI should stop letting kids use ChatGPT until it can fix major safety risks. Advice from Common Sense Media editors.

Social media bans are an attempt to manage harm – but young people can flourish onlineYoung people consistently described online spaces as providing opportunities for self-expression and self-discovery.

Chatbots, AI Companions, and Youth - Children and Screens

AI Child Sexual Abuse Imagery: Parent Safety GuideLearn how AI is misused to change photos & videos into child sexual abuse. Get practical privacy steps from IWF and NCA to keep your children safe online.

New Controls to Help Parents Guide Their Teens on WhatsAppWe're introducing parental controls for teens - a set of flexible, optional tools to help families choose the WhatsApp experience that's right for them

Parental ControlsMessaging with parental controls and supervision

A network where vulnerable children are pressured to cut and humiliate themselves, send sexual images to strangers, and are treated as entertainment.

Helping parents navigate online gaming: guidance and advice for schoolsEmpower parents to protect children from online gaming risks, grooming, extremism, and in-game spending. Find top tips and strategies to support your whole school approach.

AI is being used to steal school pictures, photographers warnIan Gilbert says he's heard parents boasting about using AI to take the watermark off his photos.

Com Groups: What parents need to knowWhat are Com Groups. How do they target children. Warning Signs and Practical Steps to keep children safe from grooming, and exploitation.

https://news.sky.com/video/the-violent-new-sadistic-online-network-that-manipulates-and-abuses-young-people-13589009

Parents Power Up! How you can help your child stay safe while gaming online.

Our Good Childhood Report finds that too many young people are unhappy with their lives. The Government must act now and set a path to a good childhood for all.www.childrenssociety.org.uk/good-childhood-report?utm_source=chatgpt.com

Pupil Wellbeing Conversations | Free Online GuideThis e-guide focuses on pupil wellbeing conversations. Download our FREE posters for schools, parents and carers today.

Free Online Safety Guide | DeepfakesThis Wake Up Wednesday guide explores the dangers of deepfakes, including AI-powered bullying,.

Free Online Safety Guide | AI CompanionsThis guide explores the risks of AI companions for young people, including emotional dependency, inappropriate content, privacy concerns and mental health.

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