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Planning to talk to your child about sex, relationships and their lives online can be tricky. Find lots of advice about these complex areas here.

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  • Advice In-game chat

    We've teamed up with Ukie (The Association for UK Interactive Entertainment) to give you advice about online games and chat. While playing games online is often great fun, it's important you understand why your children will chat online, what risks there are and what measures you can take to protect them while they’re playing their favourite games.

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  • Advice What to do if your child has seen something inappropriate online

    If your child is online, there is always a risk they may come across inappropriate content. Some content may be upsetting or scary. Some content may also be against the law. This article explores what you can do if this happens.

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  • Advice Watching videos online: what parents and carers need to know

    Children love watching videos online. In this article we look at how to talk to your child about inappropriate content and keeping safe when watching videos.

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  • Advice Gaming: what's appropriate for your child?

    The Video Standards Council Rating Board is the national video games regulator. They have been rating video games for 14 years using the PEGI (Pan European Game Information) rating system on an advisory basis, but in 2012 they were formally designated as the legal authority for rating video games in the UK.

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  • Advice Sharing pictures and videos of your child online

    What to consider when sharing videos and pictures of your children online.

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  • Advice Younger children sharing pictures or videos online

    If you are worried about a photo or video your child has shared online, there is plenty you can do to reduce the risks and make sure they stay safe.

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