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Family safety check

10 gentle questions about your family's online setup. Get personalised suggestions in about 5 minutes.

Interactive5 min

Conversation guide

Age-matched scripts for talking to your child — Under 7, 8–12, and 13–17. What to say, what not to say, and when to say it.

Interactive3 age groups

Family tech contract builder

Build and print a personalised family agreement — screen time limits, online rules, consequences, and parent commitments. Live preview as you type.

Interactive · Printable

Platform settings hub

Step-by-step guides for TikTok, Instagram, Snapchat, Discord, Roblox, YouTube, Xbox, PlayStation, iPhone and Android.

Interactive10 platforms

Warning signs checker

16 behavioural warning signs organised by concern level — filterable, with guidance on what to do next for each one.

Interactive16 signs

Get help now — emergency protocols

Step-by-step guidance for six scenarios: grooming, image sharing, sextortion, cyberbullying, upsetting content, and AI concerns. Immediate contacts included.

Urgent help6 scenarios

Guides & deep dives — cited research

Gaming safety — overview

In-game chat risks, loot boxes, spending, live streaming dangers, and conversation scripts for parents.

High risk8 min read

Top 10 online games — deep dive

Roblox, Fortnite, GTA V, Call of Duty and 6 more. Per-game risk breakdowns, PEGI ratings, and action steps. Sourced from Ofcom, NSPCC and CEOP.

Cited research10 games

Top 10 social platforms — deep dive

TikTok, Instagram, Snapchat, YouTube, Discord and 5 more. Per-platform risks and action steps. Sourced from Ofcom, NSPCC and ICO.

Cited research10 platforms

AI chatbots & companion apps

Character.AI, Replika, Snapchat My AI — why they feel real, the specific risks, and what parents can do right now.

New risk7 min read

Chat & messaging risks

Discord, WhatsApp, DMs — how grooming progresses, what the law says about sexting, and what parents can do.

Medium risk9 min read

Privacy & data

Photo location data, what apps collect, account security, and five things to do right now.

Privacy5 min read

Family safety check

5-minute check on your family's setup with personalised suggestions.

Conversation guide

Age-matched scripts — Under 7, 8–12, 13–17 — with what to say and what to avoid.

Family tech contract builder

Build and print your family agreement. Live preview, nothing stored.

Platform settings hub

Step-by-step guides for 10 platforms and devices your child uses.

Warning signs checker

16 behavioural warning signs with filter by concern level and guidance.

Top 10 games guide

Roblox, Fortnite, GTA V, Call of Duty and more — cited risks and action steps.

Top 10 social platforms guide

TikTok, Instagram, Snapchat, Discord and more — cited risks and action steps.

AI chatbots guide

Character.AI, Replika and companion apps — what parents need to know.

Screen time guide

NHS-backed limits, device controls, sleep hygiene, phone-free zones.

Under 7 — Little ones

Simple rules, the PANTS rule, a fun quiz, and who to tell if something feels wrong.

Ages 8–12 — Explorers

Gaming safely, screenshots, chatting online, what to do when something goes wrong. Scenario quizzes included.

Ages 13–17 — Teens

AI relationships, image sharing and the law, sextortion, digital footprint, helping a friend. Myth vs fact.

For young people who need to talk to someone: Childline is free, confidential, and available 24/7. Call 0800 1111 or chat at childline.org.uk. You don't have to give your name.

Family safety check

10 gentle questions, personalised suggestions. Nothing stored. 5 minutes.

Conversation guide

Interactive age-switcher with scripts for Under 7, 8–12, and 13–17.

Family tech contract builder

Live-preview contract builder — fill in, preview, print as PDF. Nothing sent anywhere.

Platform settings hub

10-platform interactive guide — click a platform, get step-by-step controls.

Warning signs checker

Filterable list of 16 warning signs with contextual guidance for each one.

Get help now

Tab-switched emergency protocols for 6 scenarios. Direct links to CEOP, Childline, IWF and Revenge Porn Helpline.

Trusted organisations

Further resources from UK safety bodies

CEOP & Thinkuknow

Police-led educational resources on online safety, grooming, and how to report exploitation.

NSPCC

The UK's leading child protection charity — online safety guides, research, and a professional helpline.

Childline

Free, confidential support for children and young people — 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

Internet Matters

Platform-specific guides, parental control walkthroughs, and age-appropriate advice for families.

Revenge Porn Helpline

Free specialist support for anyone whose intimate images have been shared without consent. Image removal service.

Internet Watch Foundation

Report illegal content online — including sexual images of children. Works to remove content from the internet.

Young Minds

Mental health support for children and young people — including resources for online-related anxiety and distress.

National Centre for Gaming Disorders

NHS-funded therapy for children and adults experiencing gaming addiction or related mental health issues.