When the UK government promised a “Triple Shield” to protect online speech while guarding children, it sounded like a masterstroke of digital policy. But three years later, the reality for parents is far from simple.

Parent Zone’s latest research reveals a staggering jump from 121 tools in 2023 to 747 in 2026. While tech companies are racing to comply, they’ve created a "complexity explosion" that leaves parents acting as unpaid Chief Digital Officers. Is this true empowerment, or just misguided optimism?

With 79% of parents are using AI for parenting advice, we asked if chatbots actually offer useful advice when it comes to online harms in games. 

For educators, keeping up with this and statutory online safety requirements, while finding high-quality, affordable evidence-based resources, is the challenge. That is where Be Internet Legends national assemblies come in. 

VoiceBox director Natalie Foos discusses the topic of 'sharenting'. 

Professor of Education Janet Goodall discusses parental engagement around digital and early years tech use.