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We will add new stories and updates every few weeks.
We will add new stories and updates every few weeks.
April 2026
The findings, published in the IWF’s latest Annual Data & Insights Report, draw on reports from the public, industry and law enforcement, alongside the IWF’s own proactive search activity, to provide a comprehensive picture of how child sexual abuse material is created, distributed and monetised, as well as the systemic conditions that allow it to persist across the internet’s infrastructure.
Above all, the report is an urgent call to action for industry partners, tech companies, regulators and governments to join together, and take coordinated action across the system to help bring online child sexual abuse to an end.
April 2026
Digital gaming has become a staple of modern childhood. According to Ofcom, over 75% of teenagers play regularly, with some children starting as early as age three. While gaming serves as a vital social hub for many young people, it carries substantial risks that shouldn't be ignored.
April 2026
We often think about the apps our children use, but what about the device that connects them to the world? Discover why a "compromised" router is a hidden risk to your child’s online safety, and the simple, practical steps you can take today to lock the digital front door.
March 2026
The UK Children's Commissioner, Dame Rachel de Souza, has published a guide to help parents and carers navigate the challenge of managing children's everyday online habits. Written with direct input from children and young people, including teenagers consulted in schools and the Commissioner's Youth Ambassadors. The guide is designed to make difficult conversations easier and more regular.
March 2026
UK schools and colleges, who are leaders in global child safeguarding, have been working towards six core digital technology standards since 2022, broadband, wireless networks, network switching, digital leadership and governance, filtering and monitoring, and cyber security. Since the start of this academic year, the Department for Education's expectations have sharpened, with the 2025 Academy Trust Handbook now using explicit language requiring trusts to be actively working towards meeting all six by 2030.
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