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Building a better online world

Online harm to children impacts the whole family. We have advice and support to help.

We know how hard it can be to help children navigate the online world. We have advice on how to talk to your children about online safety, and resources to help you understand the risks and benefits of a child's online world.

This page has been created with the support of The Archewell Foundation Parents’ Network. As part of The Archewell Foundation’s focus on mental health, the Foundation has built a community of families who are coming together to support one another and mobilise against online harm.

Support and advice for parents

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Remove nude images shared online

Information for parents about Report Remove, a tool to help children and young people report images shared online.

Talking to your child about online safety

It can be hard to start a conversation with your child about what they're doing online and who they might be speaking to. We're here to help.

Get online safety advice

The Parents' Network

The Parents’ Network is a private, free-to-access, peer-support community for parents and caregivers who have suffered trauma related to a child’s experience online.

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Report online safety concerns

If you, or a young person, has seen something upsetting online - or you just need some advice. Find out how to report your concerns.

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Setting parental controls

Advice on how to set parental controls across devices to help keep children safe online.

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Online wellbeing

There are lots of positives to being online for children. We have advice to help you support young people and their online wellbeing.

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Harmful online content

Get advice on supporting young people who've been exposed to content promoting self-harm, eating disorders, or suicide.

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Online porn

Advice and support to help you understand the risks and how to talk to your child about online porn.

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Support for children and young people on Childline

Report Remove information for young people

Report Remove is here to help you to confidentially report sexual images and videos of yourselves and remove them from the internet.

Learn more about Report Remove

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Feeling good on social media

Social media can make us feel anxious, sad or overwhelmed sometimes. We’ve got advice to help you stay in control.

Social media advice

Sexting and sending nudes

If you're feeling pressured into sexting or sharing nudes we have advice to help.

Get support

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Staying safe online

It’s not always easy to know what’s safe online and what’s not. Our advice can help you to keep safe and to know what to do when things go wrong.

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Bullying and cyberbullying

If you or someone you know is being bullied we’re here to help. Read our advice, or find out how to help a friend.

Support about bullying

When someone dies

There's no right or wrong way to feel when someone dies. Everyone experiences bereavement differently. You don't have to cope on your own, and we're always here for you.

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If you work or volunteer with children and young people we have advice to help you keep them safe online.

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