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NSPCC and LGfL Digisafe research on children’s experiences online

The NSPCC and LGfL Digisafe have released the first Snapshot from a survey of almost 40,000 7-16 year-olds, exploring their experiences online. This snapshot looks at children sending and receiving sexual messages.

12 September 2018

Picture This – drama resource about sexting Updated for 2018

Educators can now access the updated version of our educational resource looking at issues around sexting.

11 April 2018

Government launches call for evidence on relationships and sex education

The government is asking parents, teachers and young people from across England to help shape a new relationships and sex education curriculum that will help them stay safe and face the challenges of the modern world.

19 December 2017

Press release: UK youth targeted with sexual harassment on the internet

Childnet has today published research as part of a Europe-wide project that reveals that young people across the UK are being targeted by their peers with online sexual harassment.

6 December 2017

Majority of parents have not discussed sexting with their children

A survey of parents launched today by the NSPCC finds that just 2 in 5 parents have spoken to their child about sexting.

16 August 2016

Parents call for education to address sexting

A recent report from the PSHE Association found that parents want schools to do more to educate children about the risks of sending sexual messages and images.

3 August 2016

Impact of online pornography on children

Today a new report from the NSPCC, Children’s Commissioner for England and Middlesex University reveals the extent of young people’s exposure to online pornography and the impact this can have on their attitudes, beliefs and behaviours.

15 June 2016

Revenge Pornography and Minors

BBC investigation finds 30% of revenge pornography incidents reported to police involve under-19s

27 April 2016

Young people share their perspectives of sexual harassment online

Sexual harassment in schools inquiry launched, as new research shows young people's experiences both online and offline.

26 April 2016

Crossing the Line - the trailer

The trailer for three short films launching in March that will provide educators with a practical approach to teach key online issues