Information and Links for Parents

Useful Links

Protecting and support children and young people, providing practical and emotional care and support. We ensure their voices are heard, and campaign to bring lasting improvements to their lives.

The Anti-Bullying Alliance is a coalition of organisations and individuals that are united against bullying.

Barnardo’s supports and protects children and young people facing a wide range of issues, from drug misuse to disability, from sexual abuse to domestic violence.

Thinkuknow is the education programme from NCA-CEOP, a UK organisation which protects children both online and offline.

A free, private and confidential service where you can talk about anything. Whatever your worry, whenever you need help, we're here for you online, on the phone, anytime.

Childnet parents and carers page gives information, advice and resources for parents and carers on a wide range of topics affecting children and young people online. They also have excellent resources about how to have a conversation about the online world with your child, how to set up parental controls, create a family agreement and what to do if you are worried about a child.

Use the search box at the top to search for a game or app. There will be a Common Sense Media review which includes the information you need to help you make decisions about the suitability of the game for your child. It also has useful parent and child reviews for each game.

A range of guides, videos and toolkits to help you to keep your child safe online. These include information about key issues that may be affecting children and young people on the internet, and what to do if you’re worried about anything you or your child has seen online.

Statutory guidance for schools and colleges.

Stands for the National Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children. It means that each of us has a responsibility to keep childhood free from abuse, and we must do everything possible to protect children and prevent it from happening.

The BBC's online safety platform designed to help children aged 7-12, and their parents, carers and teachers, make the most of their digital lives. This includes helping children get to know their devices, learn how to navigate the online world safely and to find help with any problems they may encounter.

Guidance for parents on how to talk to your child about keeping themselves safe from sexual abuse.

A national charity dedicated to the prevention of young suicide.

Stop Hate UK is one of the leading national organisations working to challenge all forms of Hate Crime and discrimination, based on any aspect of an individual’s identity.

Women’s Aid works together against domestic abuse until women and children are safe. They provide life-saving services in England and build a future where domestic abuse is not tolerated.