Online reputation resources

Find out more about online grooming and how to protect your child with the organisations and resources below.

• NSPCC – A helpline to report concerns for a child
• CEOP – Advice on parental controls and social networks
• IWF – Report child sexual abuse images
• Kidscape – For parents concerned about a child being bullied
• YoungMinds – For adults worried about child mental health
• Family lives – Bullying parenting advice

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. 

• ChildLine – For any worries a child may have
• KOOTH.com – Online qualified counsellors for children
• The Mix – Support service for young people under 25
• Papyrus – Confidential advice for suicidal feelings
• Samaritans – 24 hour helpline for those struggling to cope

Online grooming often involves social media. Here you can find information about safety advice offered on social media apps and platforms your child or teen might use.

• YouTube’s child safety policy
• Snapchat support
• Instagram’s tips for parents
• Snapchat’s reporting advice
• X’s safety and security
• Facebook’s bullying prevention resources

Should your child need support, counselling, or mentoring to cope with online grooming then these organisations may be able to provide advice and services.

• Anti-Bullying Alliance – The UK alliance of bullying charities
• Anti-Bullying Programme – Peer to peer anti-bullying programme
• BulliesOut – Resources for parents and children
• Ditch The Label – Resources particularly for children
• The CyberSmile Foundation – Advice with online forum
• RespectMe – Scotland’s largest anti-bullying organisation
• Kidscape – Provides skills to tackle bullying and abuse
• Family Lives – Dedicated cyberbullying section