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Smartphones, laptops, and the services we access online are an essential part of our personal and professional lives. With this in mind, it’s important to be aware of the steps you can take to protect your devices and prevent unauthorised access or loss, as well as helping children and young people to do this too.

Children and young people receiving online safety education may express victim-blaming attitudes towards the characters in the scenarios and films. One of the greatest barriers to young people seeking help is feeling that they have done something they will be blamed for. Read our strategies for challenging victim-blaming attitudes in a constructive and supportive way.

The internet can be a fun and exciting place for 15-18 year olds to develop relationships, and explore opportunities for creativity and careers. But unfortunately, it also offers criminals a space in which it is easier to mask their identities and trick people for their own personal gain. Understand what online blackmail is, the behaviours to be aware of, and learn more about our new online blackmail education resource for 15-18 year olds.

We know many of our Ambassadors are feeling confident about working online and want to use the opportunity to train staff or volunteers. Use our short guide to help you to deliver the Thinkuknow Introduction modules online.

#OnlineSafetyAtHome has been created to support parents and carers during COVID-19 and the closure of schools. Each fortnight, we release new home activity packs with simple 15 minute activities parents can do at home with their child to support their online safety. Follow the links here to access the packs and our social media support pack.

With many government departments and organisations releasing new guidance and resources to support you in safeguarding children online and offline during COVID-19, it can be overwhelming to know where to start. To help make life a little bit easier, we have signposted key guidance below, as well as organisations to support you.