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We’ve been protecting children for over 140 years. And as long as children need us, we’ll be here.

Anyone worried about a child can call our Helpline on 0808 800 5000.

06/06/2026

Supporting a young person with their next steps can feel difficult, especially with reports of 'shrinking opportunities' and labelling them at risk of being part of a 'lost generation.' It's not surprising young people might feel frustrated, upset and angry about what to do next.

Childline is available to anyone under 19. For support and advice search ‘Childline jobs and work’ 💙

05/06/2026

Save and share to remind young people that we're here for them, no matter what. 💚

Our Childline service is there to support anyone under 19 in the UK with whatever they're facing. They can reach out to our counsellors on the phone, 0800 1111 or online at Childline.org.uk

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03/06/2026

Thank you so much to all of our wonderful volunteers across the UK - you’re amazing!

Our work to help keep children safe is only possible thanks to your dedication and commitment. 💚

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29/05/2026

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For us it’s Rubik’s cubes, toy dinosaurs, rocks and sticks 😂

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28/05/2026

You're not alone if you're worried about keeping your child safe online . Visit https://bit.ly/3PWarHV for support with spotting the risks and helpful tips to help your child play safely. You can also visit our Childline site which has lots of information and advice for under 19s about online safety.

If you're stuck, unsure what to do or worried about your child, you can call our helpline on 0808 800 5000 or email at [email protected]

27/05/2026

Trying to beat boredom and keep the kids entertained? These activities are absolute winners 🪁🐜🌱📖🧁

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26/05/2026

If you’re worried about the time your child is spending online, you’re not alone. Technology is often intentionally designed with addictive design features that make it hard for us all to stop using our devices, whatever our age. 📱😵‍💫

Search ‘NSPCC Online Safety’ for advice on how to support your child and set healthy boundaries, or get in touch with our Helpline at 0808 800 5000 or [email protected].

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‘Signs a young person may be struggling with their device use: Frequently arguing with you about device use and screen time, withdrawing from friends or family to spend more time online, difficulties at school – such as grades worsening or missing homework, moods changing often or quickly, where there seems to be a link to device use, using devices at times or in places that you’ve agreed they won’t – such as in their bedroom or late at night, getting symptoms like headaches, eye strain and fatigue, when other causes have been ruled out.’

23/05/2026

Time is up for tech companies⏰

Many children are being exposed to unsafe online platforms, feeling addicted to their devices, and facing abuse and exploitation online. We need to see serious and urgent change. We can’t let children in the UK pay the price for tech companies’ failings.

Tell the Government what you think by filling out their consulation by 26th May 2026 - https://bit.ly/4wu9O95. The louder our voices are, the harder they are to ignore.

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An image of a young girl with a phone is set as the background. There is text overlayed that says," We're demanding a safer online world for children... Tech companies must: Prove platforms are age - appropriate (with a graphic of a verification symbol), End addictive design (with an graphic of an infinity symbol) and Block harm across online spaces" (with a graphic of circle with a hand in the centre and a line through it)

22/05/2026

74% of 11-15-year-olds would support film and video game style ratings on social media apps.

Our new polling from YouGov and Savanta shows that adults and young people think social media platforms should have age-based classification based on what you can do and see on them.

As the end of the Government’s social media consultation approaches, we’re demanding the Government forced tech companies to:

- Prove their services are safe and age appropriate before children can use them
- Ban the use of addictive features which keep children endlessly gaming, scrolling and watching
- Build safety into every device, platform and AI tool, so children do not see harmful content or illegal images

Read more: https://www.nspcc.org.uk/about-us/news-opinion/2026/film-age-ratings-social-media/

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Slide 1: The image shows two young people sitting and using smartphones and is used on every slide. Text reads: Three quarters of young people would support age ratings on social media apps. YouGov online survey of 1016 UK children aged 11 – 15, between 17 April and 6 May 2026 online.
Slide 2: 74% of 11-15-year-olds would support movie and game style age ratings for social media apps, based on what you can do and see on them
Slide 3: ‘There should be more requirements on social media companies. Young people are getting blamed for something that is not in their hands’ – Young person
Slide 4: 92% of adults would also support age ratings. Savanta interviewed 2,497 UK adults aged 16+ online between 3 April and 27 April 2026.
Slide 5:The NSPCC is calling for three actions from tech companies:
- Prove their services are safe and age appropriate before children can use them
- Ban the use of addictive features which keep children endlessly gaming, scrolling and watching
- Build safety into every device, platform and AI tool, so children do not see harmful content or illegal images

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