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Tutor teaching online skills

Child Safety Week: Why it’s crucial to teach kids online skills for safer surfin...

Santa’s Smashed Burger makes an appearance on the festive menu

Don't miss limited-edition Santa’s Smashed Burger this festive season

The new Christmas menu even features festive cocktails

Festive treats galore as TGI Fridays launches a special Christmas menu

Simul8 partners with NSPCC

Scottish-developed simulation technology helps NSPCC to keep more children safe

Lidl launches ‘Mystery Box’ worth over £100 - in partnership with NSPCC (Photo: Adobe Stock / We Are The Romans)

Lidl launches ‘Mystery Box’ stuffed with middle aisle items

New social media law should help save lives of children like my daughter Sophie Ruth Moss

Giles Moffatt said the team wants to use their negative childhood experiences to help other children.

Edinburgh abuse survivors to climb Mount Everest for charity

Huge changes are coming to WhatsApp messenger app

WhatsApp now allows users to hide intimate chats - how it works

The number of extreme sexual abuse content towards children online has doubled since 2020

How to keep children safe online amidst growing online sexual abuse

Edinburgh Castle lit up green for NSPCC.

10 pictures as Scotland's landmarks lit up in green in support on NSPCC

FIFA World Cup 2022: Children at greater risk of domestic abuse

The Pantosaurus, NSPCC's mascot, has been turned into a book to help prevent children from experience sexual abuse.

Charity launches new 'Pantosaurus' book to protect children from sexual abuse

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Return to school may be ‘traumatic’ for some children

Scottish Labour have warned of the 'severe' impact on mental health for pupils ahead of results day

Exam results' impact on pupil mental health 'severe', warn Labour

Childline has given more than 300 sessions to children about gender identity and sexuality.

More than 10% increase in children worried about coming out, says Childline

The tool originally was piloted early last year (Photo: Shutterstock)

Young people can report and remove nude images of themselves online using new to...

TV duo Ant and Dec are hosting the programme to help children learn about their right to be safe from abuse and neglect (Photo: NSPCC).

Scottish schools encouraged to sign up to NSPCC Ant and Dec assembly

Childline volunteers drop by 40%.

Childline volunteers drop by 40%

The NSPCC has called for more volunteers.

Concern over 'devastating' impact of pandemic as Childline recruits volunteers

Join Leona Lewis at a virtual concert in aid of Childline

Calls to NSPCC Cymru have "surged" during the coronavirus lockdown (Shutterstock)

Calls to child abuse helpline have 'soared' during coronavirus lockdown - these ...

Crimestoppers Scotland are concerned for the welfare of children.

Charity urges public to look out for these 13 signs of child neglect during lock...

Here’s how to keep kids safe online - according to new government guidelines

Childline has seen an unprecedented number of calls during coronavirus lockdown

Childline sees dramatically increased calls during coronavirus lockdown

Mr Zuckerberg has been asked not to proceed until he can guarantee childrens safety will not be compromised picture: GettyImages

Mark Zuckerberg warned encryption plans for Facebook could pose child risk

Google has admitted to sending more than 100,000 private user videos to stranger...

Facebook to allow parents to monitor their kids' chat messages

Half of British 10-year-olds use smartphones - and 24% of 3 and 4-year-olds have...

The move follows the death of British 14-year-old Molly Russell who killed herself in 2017 after viewing graphic content on the platform.

Instagram bans images, drawings and cartoons of self-harm after schoolgirl Molly...

Jack Lancefield at the John O'Groats sign

NSPCC fundraising run for athlete heads through Midlothian

Studies show online pornography can be damaging to young peoples mental health. Picture: PA

Alastair Graham: Web age checks have only one aim – to protect children

Parents have said that children as young as 10 can be left home alone (Photo: Shutterstock)

Nearly half of parents would leave kids under 12 home alone, poll finds

Parents believe children as young as 12 are able to babysit younger siblings (Photo: Shutterstock)

Poll: When is it acceptable to leave your children home alone?

The NSPCC is calling for more measures to protect children online. Picture: John Devlin

Instagram grooming of children as young as five triples

Most adults said networks could do more to protect children. Picture: Getty

Majority back regulation of social media networks

Luxury Christmas: Charity show

The charity said social media is putting pressure on some youngsters. Picture: TSPL

Increase in number of children worried about eating disorders, figures show

Alan Longmuir (left) and Les McKeown of the Bay City Rollers performing together on stage. Picture: Jane Barlow/PA Wire

Bay City Roller to pay tribute to late bandmate at Scotfest show

Childline delivered counselling sessions to 272 children in Scotland who felt lonely in 2017/18

Number of children in Scotland reporting feelings of loneliness on the rise

Child sexual exploitation charity calls on public to know the signs of abuse

A parent's guide to keeping kids safe on social media

Thestudioglasgow on Hope Street welcomed 17,000 customers from more than 240 organisations.

Studio celebrates year in Glasgow and eyes growth
A company offering city centre meeting rooms and conference venues is eyeing further growth in Glasgow after celebrating the first anniversary of its presence i...

Campaigners have demanded a neon sign reading "Send me nudes" in the Missguided Bluewater store be removed. Picture: Rebecca Rumsey/PA Wire

Campaigners demand Missguided removes '˜send me nudes' sign

Self-harm and suicidal behaviour is likely to be the result of underlying complex issues, which need to be addressed by the intervention of skilled, dedicated and experienced staff. Picture: Ian Rutherford

Niall Kelly: Quicker help is needed for children at risk of self-harm and suicid...

Calls to ChildLine almost double in the wake of the Westminster terror attack in March. Picture (posed by model): Contributed

Rise in racial bullying calls to ChildLine after terror attacks

Wayne Rooney says after growing up in the world of football he knows there can be a stigma behind young men showing emotions. Picture: Getty Images

Victim's mother backs campaign for boys to speak about suicide

Corner flag at Stamford Bridge, the home of Chelsea FC. Picture: Nick Potts/PA Wire

Gary Johnson signed '˜gagging order' over sex abuse claims

Eric Bristow made a series of remarks on Twitter about the issue. Picture: Contributed

Police Scotland launch investigation into football child abuse

Some of the children were described as being "petrified" of a potential attack. Picture: PA

Scots youngsters dial Childline over terror threat

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Increasing number of children contact helpline after seeing online porn

The number of calls to the NSPCC referred to police or social services has increased. Picture: John Devlin

NSPCC reports 58% rise in calls referred to social services

Cyber crime is a growing concern for many. Picture; stock image

'˜More police doesn't mean less crime'

Report reveals record level of calls from children

More than 900 children in Scotland contact Childline about suicide in a year

The figures were released amid concerns over so-called sexting among young people, where they share nude pictures on their phones and social media. Picture: Chris Radburn/PA Wire

More than 2000 under-18s reported to police over '˜nude selfies'

Under current rules private tutors are not required to undergo any background checks before offering lessons to young people. Picture: Getty Images/iStockphoto

Jane Bradley: Regulation is needed for tutors

Video games such as Grand Theft Auto contain adult scenes. Picture: Contributed

Half of school kids admit viewing unsuitable online content

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