How can we protect children and young people when the digital world is evolving faster than safeguarding systems can keep up? 

From online grooming and exploitation to harmful content, image-based abuse and the rise of AI-generated misinformation, the risks facing children online are growing in scale and complexity. The UK’s response is rapidly developing through the implementation of the Online Safety Act 2023, alongside Ofcom’s emerging regulatory framework and Codes of Practice, and the ICO’s Age-Appropriate Design Code, which continues to shape how platforms are expected to protect children’s data and online experiences. With increasing national focus on platform accountability, early intervention, and multi-agency safeguarding, organisations across the public and voluntary sector must ensure they are equipped to respond. 

The Institute of Government & Public Policy's Safeguarding Children Online: Policy, Practice and Protection will bring together policymakers, safeguarding leaders, educators, law enforcement, local authorities, health professionals, and digital safety experts to explore the latest developments shaping the UK’s online safety landscape. This online conference will examine how legislation is translating into practice, highlight emerging threats, and showcase effective approaches to prevention, intervention and cross-sector collaboration. 

Join the Institute of Government & Public Policy to gain practical insights, hear expert perspectives, and strengthen your organisation’s ability to protect children and young people in an increasingly complex online environment.