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Your child’s digital safety starts with knowledge.

The online world is where children learn, play and communicate, but it’s also where predators, criminals and harmful influences can reach them.

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Confident steps for safer digital life

Safe & Smart Online gives parents and carers a clear plan when digital life gets tricky. Learn the signs to watch for, the settings to change, and the words to use — so you can protect children today and build safer habits for tomorrow.

A simple plan for keeping children safer online

Why this matters

9%

(Nearly 1 in 10)
teens say they’ve seen online posts trying to push extreme beliefs.

60%

(3 in 5 children)
say they’ve seen or experienced unkind behaviour online.

12%

(1 in 8 children)
have been contacted by someone they didn’t know, asking for personal details

Online Safety Guides

Clear steps to keep your family safe online

Cut through the jargon with plain-English guides you can act on today. Learn how problems start, how to spot them early, and exactly what to do next—calmly and confidently.

Featured guides:

What we include:

  • Key signs and symptoms to watch for
  • Real-world examples and law-based context
  • CEOP, NSPCC and NCA-linked advice
  • Conversation starters, online safety contracts, and tip sheets
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We all want Children Safe While They Play, Chat, and Explore Online

This Page Will Help You: 

  • Understand the risks associated with each app or game
  • Learn what settings to adjust to keep your child safe
  • Prevent your child from being contacted by strangers
  • Restrict harmful or adult content
  • Take back control of privacy and security features
  • Encourage responsible, age-appropriate use of technology
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Real stories, real impact.

Molly Russell, 14
Bullied and Bombarded with Harmful Content

Molly was a bright and creative teen from London who died by suicide in 2017 after being exposed to large volumes of self-harm and suicide-related content on Instagram and Pinterest. Molly had also experienced online bullying from classmates. Her family only discovered the extent of what she had viewed after her death. An inquest later concluded that social media "contributed more than minimally" to her death.

Brodie Panlock, 19
Humiliated Online and at Work

Though older than the child focus of most campaigns, Brodie’s case in Australia is a pivotal example of workplace bullying with an online twist. Her co-workers relentlessly bullied her in person and on Facebook, calling her names, mocking her appearance, and isolating her. She took her own life in 2006. The severity of her experience led to “Brodie’s Law,” making serious bullying a criminal offence in Victoria.

Meghan, 13
Bullied for Her Appearance on TikTok

Meghan, a 13-year-old girl from the UK, began receiving abusive comments on her TikTok videos about her weight, clothes, and appearance. Some users even created fake accounts to mimic and mock her. She started missing school, became depressed, and eventually deleted all her social media. Her mother helped her report the abuse and sought counselling. Meghan now speaks out at her school about online kindness.