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Tech firms can build protection into their platforms which will prevent them being bombarded with harmful suicide and self-harm content on social media.

CHILDLINE: The responsibility for staying safe online shouldn’t be on children Darren Worth

One in every five people using the internet in the UK is a child. They use the internet to learn, to keep in touch with friends and family, and to enjoy online gaming. Photo by Dominic Lipinski/PA Wire

Public helps pass Online Safety Bill in "momentous" day for children Hayley Lovely

Starting secondary school age is the time most young people get their first mobile phone. Photo Abode Stock

CHILDLINE: NSPCC and Vodafone join forces to help parents and carers make their ... Darren Worth

If your child feels uncomfortable speaking to you, they can visit the Childline website – www.childline.org.uk – for guidance and advice. Picture posed by models.

CHILDLINE: Changes to a child's mood or behaviour can be a sign - so talk openly... Darren Worth

Just as we would tell our children not to speak to strangers whilst playing outside the same rules should always apply online.

CHILDLINE: The online world has many benefits - but it can have a negative impac... Darren Worth

Childline is working with gas companies to help staff spot potential concerns with children.

CHILDLINE ADVICE: We're creating a force for good By The Newsroom

CHILDLINE ADVICE: Top tips on leaving your child at home alone

There are more rainbow flags, a symbol of LGBTQ+, around as Pride Month is celebrated. Photo by Angela Weiss / AFP via Getty Images

CHILDLINE: In the last year there were almost 3,400 counselling sessions where g... Darren Worth

Childline can offer support to youngsters who are struggling with exam pressures.

CHILDLINE ADVICE: We can help children succumbing to the pressure of exams By The Newsroom

Huge changes are coming to WhatsApp messenger app

WhatsApp now allows users to hide intimate chats - how it works Chloe Clarke

The number of extreme sexual abuse content towards children online has doubled since 2020

How to keep children safe online amidst growing online sexual abuse Rebecca Braybrook

CHILDLINE: Teachers are at the front line of keeping young people safe Darren Worth

The 'Listen up, Speak up' initiative aims to help change the way we keep children safe for the better, both locally and nationally.

CHILDLINE: We want to create a nation of safeguarders to protect children Darren Worth

The Big Help Out aims to raise awareness of volunteering throughout the UK, while also providing opportunities for people to experience volunteering, lend a hand and make a real difference in their communities.

CHILDLINE: Big Help Out initiative to raise awareness of volunteering - the life... Darren Worth

A gift left in your Will to the NSPCC can help to fund Childline service and ensure counsellors can be there to ensure young people can get help whenever they need it.

CHILDLINE: Writing the NSPCC into your Will can help keep future generations of ... Darren Worth

Childline counsellors support young people through whatever they are experiencing, whether that might be neglect, bullying, or physical, emotional or sexual abuse.

CHILDLINE: Counsellors hear from young girls who have found themselves exposed t...

The NSPCC has partnered with LEGO to help promote its Build & Talk online safety resources which help make talking about online safety fun.

CHILDLINE: LEGO partnership helping build a safe and fun online environment for ... Darren Worth

Loneliness can be an issue for children. Picture posed by model.

CHILDLINE: Campaign tackles loneliness among children Darren Worth

Young people spend more time online at earlier ages than ever before, and while the internet offers many positive opportunities, it can also pose a serious risk. Photo by Peter Byrne/PA Wire

CHILDLINE: Young people must make space for conversations about life online Darren Worth

“By talking about Children of Alcoholics Week, we hope to help break the cycle of secrecy and give young people the confidence to speak up."

CHILDLINE ADVICE: Alcohol can have an incredibly damaging effect on the entire f... By The Newsroom

Britain's astronaut Tim Peake gestures as his space suit is tested at the Russian-leased Baikonur cosmodrome (photo: Getty Images)

First News: Peake viewing as Tim Peake hosts brand new space programme Nigel Booth

Veteran children’s TV presenter and maths enthusiast Johnny Ball is supporting this year's Childline Number Day.

CHILDLINE: Number Day – the annual fundraising event where schools can join in Darren Worth

“You could be a hairdresser that notices bruises on a child.”

CHILDLINE ADVICE: Learn more about ways in which you can help to keep children s... By The Newsroom

"Children and young people can be exposed to dangerous material on social media without even looking for it."

CHILDLINE ADVICE: Online grooming counselling sessions rise by 35% as safety bil... By The Newsroom

"Posters have been put up at bus stops, motorway service stations, cinemas, colleges, Pupil Referral Units, youth centres, hostels, children’s homes, GP surgeries and sexual health clinics, and our videos will be posted on social media too."

CHILDLINE ADVICE: New initiative to help children at risk of sexual exploitation By The Newsroom

The NSPCC website has an area offering support for parents which can help get you started.

CHILDLINE ADVICE: An opportunity to talk about issues of race and diversity By The Newsroom

The NSPCC has volunteers who visit primary schools across the country to share important safeguarding information through the Speak Out Stay Safe workshops.

CHILDLINE: Speak Out Stay Safe workshops support primary school children Darren Worth

"The activities are simple that can be read aloud to your child while building LEGO Bricks, with suggested questions and conversation prompts designed to help discuss online safety with children and young people in an engaging way."

CHILDLINE ADVICE: Building a safer online world for young people thanks to a lin...

“Children can enjoy taking part in games and play. But sadly, we also know that some young people’s experiences with youth sport can be very different.”

CHILDLINE ADVICE: Helping to keep children safe when they are playing sport By The Newsroom

"There is a concern that people on the app that the user has never met could use these changes to enable online abuse."

CHILDLINE ADVICE: Location and tracker update prompts fresh online warning By The Newsroom

"Have regular and open conversations with them about how they use the internet or live streaming platforms."

CHILDLINE ADVICE: Talk openly and regularly with your child to help keep them sa... By The Newsroom

Abuse is never the child’s fault.

CHILDLINE ADVICE: New communication aid will let more children speak out By The Newsroom

You may recently have noticed an increasing number of rainbow banners and logos appearing in shops and venues or on social media accounts across the North East.

CHILDLINE ADVICE: Lots of children and young people are not confident about the... By The Newsroom

Our Childline counsellors know how much the online world means to children, and how upsetting some aspects of it can be.

CHILDLINE ADVICE: On your marks and join Paul’s incredible fundraising efforts Darren Worth

Parents and carers should try to make sure young people have regular breaks from revising.

CHILDLINE ADVICE: Remind your child they’re not alone if they're stressed about ... By The Newsroom

“It will be an extra hour of play with pupils, staff and parents encouraged to give a small donation towards funding vital NSPCC projects.”

CHILDLINE ADVICE: Join Big Breaktime event and help put the fun in fundraising By The Newsroom

“The most important thing you can do is speak regularly to your children about how they spend their time online.”

CHILDLINE ADVICE: Positive feedback from users of online safety workshops By The Newsroom

more than two-thirds of all NSPCC referrals across the UK were related to children aged nine or under

CHILDLINE ADVICE: Childhood Day is a ‘rallying call’ to raise funds and awarenes... By The Newsroom

Louise Pentland

CHILDLINE ADVICE: Author Louise has a personal reason to support Childline By The Newsroom

Child self harm concerns

Three children a week self harming in South Tyne Patrick Jack

we have delivered over 125,000 counselling sessions on gender identity or sexuality since records began.

CHILDLINE ADVICE: Helping instil confidence and pride in who a young person is By The Newsroom

CHILDLINE ADVICE: An urgency for us all to come together to stop online abuse By The Newsroom

CHILDLINE ADVICE: ‘We hope to count on schools to help support Number Day’ By The Newsroom