Sexting resources

Here are a number or organisations and helpline that can offer one-to-one support for you and your child.

• NSPCC – Tips on how to help children to be share aware
• CEOP – Report inappropriate content to protect children from abuse
• IWF – Report child sexual images to IWF
• ThinkUKnow – Advice to deal with a child sharing a nude
• YoungMinds – Speak to trained advisers to support your child
• Parents Protect! – Call helpline for one-to-one support – 0808 1000 900

If your child cannot talk to you about their concerns, advise them to use these services to talk or connect with a trained counsellor to help them deal with their issue.

• Kooth – Online qualified counsellors for children
• Childline – For any worries a child may have
• The Mix – Support service for young people under 25

Here are sites where you can report concerns of sexting and online sexual harassment.

• IWF – Report child sexual images to IWF
• CEOP – Report inappropriate content to protect children from abuse
• Police – Call 101 to report an non-emergency

Learn how to set privacy settings, report inappropriate content and check the minimum age on the most popular social media apps to keep your child safe on social.

• NSPCC – Net Aware apps guide
• Facebook – Bullying & harassment resources
• Gaming consoles – Social networking gaming apps

Should your child need extra support, counselling or mentoring to cope with a bullying issue then these organisations may be able to provide advice and services.

• Childline – Counselling services for children
• Counselling Directory – A nationwide counselling directory service
• Mental Health Fundation – How to talk about mental health with your GP