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The UKSIC co-ordinates Safer Internet Day in the UK. Appointed by the European Commission, the UKSIC is made up of three partners: Childnet International, the Internet Watch Foundation and the South West Grid. We raise awareness about online safety, develop resources and organise nationwide events such as Safer Internet Day.
A non-profit organisation working to help make the internet a great and safe place for children. The Childnet website has lots of resources for young people, parents, carers and teachers. The Parents and Carers page contains a family agreement, advice on talking to your child about online issues and further places to go for help.
The UK’s hotline for anonymously reporting images and videos of child sexual abuse online. The IWF works in global partnership with the online industry, law enforcement, government and international partners. It is a charity with over 150 Members from the internet and tech industries.
South West Grid for Learning (SWGfL) A not for profit, charitable trust dedicated to the advancement of education through the use of technology. Provides professionals, parents and children with advice, resources and support to use internet technologies safely to enhance learning and maximise potential.
Offering parents support and advice on settings, apps, games, talking to children about life online, screen time and key topics from bullying to sharing content, livestreaming, extremism and gangs.
Articles, videos and advice written to help young people be the boss of their online lives. Some content available for parents and carers, and lots to share with your child.
Delivered by NCA-CEOP, this site contains information for children and parents, as well as a link for children to report sexual abuse or grooming online.
Advice on games, apps and services
Expert reviews, advice and age appropriate recommendations on games, apps, films and more.
Information presented for parents and carers to find games suitable for children, teenagers and young adults.
Support and advice across a range of online safety issues. Useful guides to setting parental controls.
Where to report and get help
Provided by SWGfL on behalf of the UKSIC. Gives advice on how to report online problems, offers help in removing harmful content from platforms and supports with reports that need to be escalated.
Report Remove Tool from Childline and IWF.
It can be scary finding out a nude image or video of you has been shared online. But there is help available. Report Remove may be able to help under 18s get it removed.
Search ‘Report Remove Childline’ for more info.
Child Exploitation and Online Protection (CEOP)
A police agency tackling child sexual abuse and grooming online. Adults and young people can make reports of grooming or child sexual abuse online by clicking the link
The NSPCC provides a helpline for all adults to answer questions or address concerns about protecting children offline and online. Call on: 0808 800 5000 or visit the website. The NSPCC also provides the Childline helpline. Children can talk to someone for advice and support at any time by contacting 0800 1111 or chatting to a counsellor online.
Parent Zone has a host of information and advice about all things digital. Their mission is to improve outcomes for children in a digital world.
A UK charity committed to improving the wellbeing and mental health of children and young people. They offer a free confidential helpline for parents on 0808 802 5544. Information and advice for young people and adults can be found on the website.
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