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For Teens

These guides are written for you, not about you. No lectures, no scare tactics — just honest information about staying safe online and looking after yourself in the digital world.

Your Digital Footprint: What Stays Online

Everything you post, share, or search builds a picture of you online. Here is what that means and how to take control.

Recognising Manipulation Online

How to spot when someone online is trying to manipulate you, and what to do about it.

Nudes and Sexting: The Real Talk

Honest, judgment-free information about the risks of sharing intimate images, your rights, and what to do if something goes wrong.

Social Media and Your Mental Health

How social media can affect how you feel, and practical strategies for a healthier relationship with your apps.

Being a Good Digital Citizen

What it means to be kind, responsible, and safe online — and why it matters more than you think.

AI Tools and You: What Teens Need to Know

A practical guide to using AI tools like ChatGPT responsibly, including what they get wrong and how to protect your privacy.

Financial Scams Targeting Teenagers

How scammers target young people online, the most common tricks, and how to protect your money and identity.

Social Media and Your Mental Health

How social media can affect how you feel, and practical strategies for a healthier relationship with your apps.

Sexting: The Facts You Need to Know

Honest, non-judgmental information about sexting, the law, the real risks, and what to do if things go wrong.

Healthy Online Relationships

What healthy relationships look like online, how to set boundaries, and how to recognise when something is not right.

Your Rights Online: What You Are Entitled To

Understanding your digital rights as a young person in the UK, including data protection, privacy, and the right to be forgotten.

If you need to talk to someone about anything that is happening online or offline, Childline is free, confidential, and available 24/7 on 0800 1111. You do not have to give your name.