Guidance for organisations and groups about communicating with children and young people online and through social media

During the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic and lockdown, children are relying even more on online technology. Learn how to protect children from the risks they face online.

Explains what online abuse is, how to recognise it and how people who work with children can respond to it.

Lessons from case reviews published since 2008, where online abuse was a key factor.

The government has published its plans for keeping UK users safe online, especially children and other vulnerable groups.

Templates for an online safety policy statement and an online safety statement you can tailor to the context of your organisation.

An overview of research into child sexual abuse images and approaches to tackling the issue.

Report about how Childline, the NSPCC helpline and O2 are responding to children’s and parents’ concerns about sexual content online.

Research into what young people and professionals say about the effects of offline and technology-assisted child sexual abuse, and how best to respond to it.

An anti-online grooming activity pack, helping keep children and young people safe online.

Our range of online training courses are expertly designed to support you in learning about all aspects of child protection and safeguarding.

Review of research around the online harmful sexual behaviours displayed by children and young people.

Listen to the lead author or the NSPCC’s How safe are our children? 2019 report talk about the key findings and emerging issues around online safety and online abuse.

Browse our online safety resources to help schools and organisations keep children safe online.

What digital services does the NSPCC Library offer to professionals working with children and families? Find out in our news story for Libraries Week 2019.

Reduce the risks children encounter online by getting up-to-date on how they use the internet and other digital platforms. Buy our online safety training for £35.

Guidance for organisations and groups about communicating with children and young people online and through social media

Online safety support and resources for schools and colleges including training, teaching resources, information for parents, IT systems requirements and ongoing monitoring.

How can we empower teachers and other school staff to make sure they can spot the signs of grooming and take action where required? Laura Randall discusses the issues.