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What age ratings do streaming services use?

You might be familiar with BBFC ratings but is your favourite streaming service using them?

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BBFC age ratings - U, PG, 12, 15, 18.

Supervising teens’ social media

See what tools are currently available to help manage your teen’s safety if they use social media.

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Apps to support wellbeing

From encouraging mindfulness to tracking habits, these apps can help support your child’s emotional wellbeing.

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How we support children’s online safety

Find information and safety settings for your child’s devices and apps, along with guidance to tackle online issues they may face.

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Encourage varied online activities

Help children break out of the endless scroll and repeated gameplay by exploring alternatives together to support their wellbeing.

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Create screen time breaks

Visual timers, in-app parental controls and device settings can all work together to encourage regular screen time breaks that get kids moving.

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Check in on digital experiences

No matter their age, checking in on how digital experiences make your child feel can help them become mindful users of tech.

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Latest articles

A family looks at a smartphone together. Expert opinion
Medium read 10th April 2026

What you need to know about your child’s digital footprint

Learn what makes up your child's digital footprint and how you can manage it as they grow.
Children sit together using digital devices. Research
Short read 23rd March 2026

Children’s Wellbeing in a Digital World – Index Report 2026

This report is fifth in an annual series evaluating and tracking impacts of technology on children's digital wellbeing across four different areas.
A teen uses a computer. Press release
Medium read 23rd March 2026

Screen time soars as real-world connection declines for UK children

The fifth annual Children's Wellbeing in a Digital World index shows increasing screen time over other activities.
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Long read 13th March 2026

What is looksmaxxing? Online safety guidance for parents

Looksmaxxing is a trend which encourages people to put appearance above all else, sometimes at the risk of their own health.
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Long read 6th March 2026

What is monetisation? Online safety guidance for parents

Monetisation is how content creators earn money through social media. Views and engagement earn creators money.

Learn about online safety

Children’s experiences online are unique and constantly changing. So, it can be hard to keep up. Here’s how we can help.

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