The Briefing
Curated signals on child online safety, distilled for busy parents. Sources are vetted RSS feeds; highlights may be summarised by AI.
Colour key
Each card's stripe and dot use the same four risk areas as the 4C model for online risks:
- Content, What children see, harmful, misleading, or viral material.
- Contact, Who they interact with, strangers, grooming, unwanted contact.
- Conduct, How people behave, bullying, harassment, hate.
- Contract, Rules & commerce, privacy, data, terms, costs.
Top Stories
This Week's Signals
BBC News
Landmark Addiction Verdict Could Reshape Social Media
WizeGen Take:Parents should be aware of the ongoing debate about social media's addictive nature and discuss healthy usage with their children.
2dBBC News
Roblox Developer Advises Constant Parental Monitoring
WizeGen Take:Parents should actively engage with and understand the platforms their children use, implementing parental controls and maintaining open communication about online interactions.
2dBBC News
UK Government to Trial Social Media Bans and Digital Curfews for Teenagers
WizeGen Take:Consider setting clear boundaries and digital curfews within your own family to promote balanced screen use and healthy development.
3dThorn
Expiry of Legal Exemption Threatens Child Safety in Europe
WizeGen Take:Stay informed about legislative changes impacting online child protection and advocate for continued measures that safeguard children from abuse.
4dInternet Matters
UK Children's Screen Time Increases, Real-World Connections Decrease
WizeGen Take:Encourage a variety of activities beyond screens, fostering real-world interactions and hobbies to support your child's overall wellbeing.
5d
Archive
- Blog | ChildnetExploring the impact of online hate this International Migrants DayContent
- ThornTogether, we’re transforming how children are protectedContent
- ThornThe ENFORCE Act: Critical Updates to Federal Law for Addressing AI-Generated CSAM OffensesConduct
- UK Safer Internet CentreNew research from Childnet shows that the ‘surge’ in VPN use following the introduction of age verification in the summer is not attributable to childrenContent
- Blog | ChildnetNew research from Childnet shows that the ‘surge’ in VPN use following the introduction of age verification in the summer is not attributable to childrenContent
- Blog | ChildnetUse your power for good this Anti-Bullying WeekConduct
- ThornIntroducing Safer Predict: Using the Power of AI to Detect Child Sexual Abuse and Exploitation OnlineConduct
- Blog | ChildnetExploring the safe and responsible use of AI for Safer Internet Day 2026Content
- Blog | ChildnetHow to talk to your child about worrying content onlineConduct
- Blog | ChildnetTaking a closer look at the Ofcom Children’s CodesContent
- Blog | ChildnetNew resources looking at AI misuse and nudification launched todayContent