New Government “Kids Online Safety” Website Launches to Support Families 

To mark Safer Internet Day, the Government is launching a brand‑new Kids Online Safety website on 16 February 2026, designed to help families feel more confident in guiding their children’s online experiences.

This new resource has been shaped around the real concerns shared by families across the UK, helping to make everyday conversations about online behaviour simpler, more confident and more meaningful.

What the New Website Offers 

The new platform brings together accessible, practical guidance for parents and carers, including: 

Simple conversation starters: Ideas to help families talk openly about what children encounter online, encouraging them to ask questions such as “Who shared this?” and “Why might this have been posted?” 

Age‑appropriate guidance: Support for each stage of a child’s development, helping families adapt to changing online risks and habits. 

Parental controls: Clear, easy‑to-follow information on how to set up parental controls across devices, platforms and apps. 

Trusted resources: Signposting to respected charities and safety organisations for specialist advice and support where needed. 

Key Topics You Can Explore on the New Website 

Parents and carers can access expert guidance on a wide range of helpful topics, including: 

• Understanding critical thinking 

• Finding the right questions to ask 

• Looking at social media together 

• Having weekly ‘content chats’ with children 

• Spotting emotional triggers in online content 

• Considering who posted something – and why 

• Identifying misleading or false information 

• Checking reliable sources together 

• Talking about algorithms and how they shape online experiences 

Supporting the Online Safety Act 

Throughout 2026, the Kids Online Safety website will continue to grow, with additional resources and tools added to support the Online Safety Act and wider government work to build a safer digital world for children. 

Share with Your School Community

We encourage schools and safeguarding leads to share the Kids Online Safety website with parents and carers. It’s a valuable, trusted resource designed to help families build confident, age‑appropriate conversations about staying safe online.  

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