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We use our research and reports to shape conversations about children’s online safety and media literacy, highlighting critical issues and creating research-driven resources to provide the right support.

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Long read 24th July 2026

One year of the Protection of Children Codes – what has changed? 

Research

July 25th marks one year since the implementation of Ofcom’s Protection of Children Codes. A year on, have children’s online lives gotten safer? 
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Long read 2nd July 2026

How to make social media restrictions work for families  

Research

This blog explores what Government must do to ensure the new restrictions make children safer, drawing on findings from Internet Matters Pulse.
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Long read 4th June 2026

Deepening existing divides: AI and household income  

Research

This blog explores how household income shapes families engagement with AI and what further support is needed.  
Silhouettes of children holding smartphones (from the report cover). Research
Short read 3rd June 2026

Supporting the online lives of children with additional needs

Research

This briefing explores where children with additional needs spend their time, the benefits and drawbacks of that time, and how they can be best supported.
A young person uses their smartphone, possibly for social media, which is the main focus of the government's consultation. Research
Long read 27th May 2026

Growing up online: creating safer, age-appropriate digital experiences for children

Research

We respond to the government's consultation, 'Growing up in the online world'.
A girl sits outside using a smartphone. Research
Medium read 1st May 2026

The Online Safety Act: Are children safer online?

Research

This report explores parents' and children's views on the Online Safety Act, including what's working so far (and what isn't).
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