We were absolutely thrilled to bring these inspiring young people from Seaford Head School together with Katy Bourne (the Police and Crime Commissioner for Sussex). They sat down for a vital, open conversation about the realities of the online world, gaming, and social media today.

It’s Small Charity Week! 🌟 While we may be small in size, our team at the Breck Foundation is on a massive, national mission to keep young people safe online. 🎮✨ Want to stand with us? Find out how you can book a presentation or donate here!👇 🔗 buff.ly/8WudkH9

Screen time vs. playtime? It doesn’t have to be a battle! 🧸💻 We love how Toy Story 5 shows parents the importance of understanding the limits of screen time without making tech the bad guy. It's all about enjoying digital life in moderation! ✨ #ToyStory5 #DigitalWellbeing #BreckFoundation 🎬

Teaching young people how to navigate 'Fake News' is imperative for their future online lives. 🌐 Our recent 'Fake News' presentation with the Breck Foundation gave students the tools to think critically, question what they see, and stay safe while online. Book a session today! buff.ly/VcmPPGA

It has been three days since the UK Government announced the social media ban for under-16s. Here is some advice to help you navigate this massive shift safely and protect your digital well-being. ⚠️ The list of apps that are being banned is not finalised. #OnlineSafety

Roblox has hit back at the UK's planned social media ban for under-16s, warning against "outright bans" "We think that platforms like ours play an incredibly important role in kids' lives"

Statement from the Breck Foundation about the recent Government announcement on the social media ban. #SocialMediaBan #UKSocialMediaBan #OnlineSafety #BreckFoundation

Our response to the Government’s decision to make it impossible for children to take, share or view nude or explicit images on their devices. #OnlineSafety #SocialMediaBan #YoungPeopleSafety

Featuring Breck Bednar’s story on series like Hashtag Homicide on Channel 4, allows us to pull back the curtain on the realities of online grooming. We are always here to help and happy to share our resources and support with that needs them. Watch here🎬: buff.ly/nMRGKXP

Over a year ago, a series of illegal casinos targeting children on Roblox were shut down following a Sky News investigation. But recently, one of them emailed me to announce that it is back to its old ways. Read the full article from @skynews here: news.sky.com/story/this-i...

The number of children referred to Prevent after being radicalised online has more than doubled in five years, according to data shared exclusively with The Telegraph. Read more here: www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2026/05...

The Prime Minister, Sir Keir Starmer, has vowed to take "decisive" action to tackle the impact of social media on UK children, as the government's consultation on the matter draws to a close. Read the full article on @BBCNews: www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

Our CEO is currently travelling across Southeast Asia, delivering online safety presentations to schools from Singapore to Johor & Penang, Malaysia, sharing Breck’s story. Thank you to our host schools: Brighton College Singapore, Marlborough College Malaysia, Prince of Wales Island International!

Meet more of our School Engagement Officers from all across the UK! 🇬🇧 Whether you’re looking for guidance on online safety or want to bring an impactful talk to your students, our team is here to help. Visit www.breckfoundation.org/seos for more information. #InternetSafety #OnlineSafety

New commitments to protect children online will mean: 🔷 Adults can't message children on Snap by default 🔷 Parents can switch off chat for under-16s on Roblox 🔷 Instagram to detect sexualised conversations between adults and teens More 🔗 www.ofcom.org.uk/online-safet...

Children in the UK will be better protected from harm as some of the largest and most popular sites and apps agree to introduce significant new anti-grooming measures in response to Ofcom’s public call for action. Read the full article from @ofcom.bsky.social here: www.ofcom.org.uk/online-safet...

We attended the Children’s Coalition for Online Safety Parliamentary Roundtable yesterday alongside MPs, Peers, and fellow charities committed to improving protections for children online. We fully support the Coalition’s statement and recommendations to Government (cont.)

Day one of training for our brand new Cohort 2 Youth Ambassadors🙌 Here’s a quick recap of what we got up to: 🧩 Mobile escape room 🎬 Creative stop-motion animation 💪 Confidence Workshop with Louisa Fitzgerald 🤖 AI info form Cohort 1 graduates, Bonnie & Jack! Shout out to @SussexPCC!

More than 70 million warnings were sent to people searching for child sexual abuse material (CSAM) online in the last two years, according to new data. Read more, article on @skynews: news.sky.com/story/more-t...

Meet more of our School Engagement Officers from all across the UK! 🇬🇧 Whether you’re looking for guidance on online safety or want to bring an impactful talk to your students, our team is here to help. Visit www.breckfoundation.org/seos for more information. #InternetSafety #OnlineSafety

Last year, we commissioned playwright Mark Wheeller to create a touring edition of 'Game Over'. This shorter, small-cast version of his powerful verbatim play about Breck Bednar is published. Follow this link to read a Q&A with Mark reflecting on his creation. salamanderstreet.com/wordplay-wit...

The internet allows predators access to their prey. Artificial Intelligence has given those same predators a frightening new toolkit. Read the full article by Nick from Digital Safety Squad here: www.breckfoundation.org/post/how-pre...

Our response to the statement made by the education minister last night confirming that the government will introduce some form of age or functionality restriction on social media for under-16s.

Huge congratulations to Tori and Paul for conquering 26.2 miles across London today! 🏃‍♀️🏃‍♂️🏅Every step they took today helps us continue our vital work in educating young people, parents, and teachers about online safety.

Meet Susan, one of our dedicated speakers sharing Breck’s Story with students across the UK. Through powerful presentations, she helps young people understand the importance of online safety. 📍 York and the surrounding areas, Book a speaker today! buff.ly/OCN6lUb

The London Marathon is about more than just a race, it’s about making a difference. A massive shoutout to Paul, who is running this year’s marathon on behalf of the Breck Foundation. We are so grateful for your hard work and dedication to keeping children safer online. Thank you, Paul! 👟🙌

We are proud of Victoria, who is taking on the #LondonMarathon this weekend in support of the Breck Foundation! She has been training hard to help us spread the vital message of digital safety. 🛡️💻 Every mile she runs helps us empower young people to reclaim the internet. 📣✨ buff.ly/k6UafoU

Meet more of our School Engagement Officers from all across the UK! 🇬🇧 Whether you’re looking for guidance on online safety or want to bring an impactful talk to your students, our team is here to help. Visit www.breckfoundation.org/seos for more information. #OnlineSafety

Music meets advocacy in this beautiful new collaboration between Mike Croft and Lizzie. 🎶 Born from Lizzie’s own experiences, this jazz-inspired track tackles cyberbullying with a gentle "arm around the shoulder" approach rather than a lecture. open.spotify.com/album/32MF7C...

Social media bosses will meet the Prime Minister at Downing Street later to discuss children's online safety. Read the full article by @BBCNews here: www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

Proud to be shortlisted for @GamesAid 2026! 🎮🗳️ We’re pro-gaming & pro-safety, aiming to level up online safety. Our work doesn’t just raise awareness, it changes behaviour, ensuring that "Game Over" only happens on the screen. Vote Breck Foundation by April 27th! #GamesAid

📍 Our School Engagement Officer, Richard, visited Churcher’s College Junior School in Liphook to deliver an engaging online safety session for Years 5–6. Thank you to the school for having us! 💻🛡️ #OnlineSafety #BreckFoundation #EducationMatters #BrecksStory #SchoolVisit #StaySafeOnline

A massive well done to Jonny for completing the Brighton Marathon and raising over £500! 🏃‍♂️🏅 This is the second year Jonny has run in support of the Breck Foundation, showing true commitment to our mission. It's individuals like these that drive real change. Congratulations!

How can schools keep up with AI and digital misinformation? 🤖💻 Our CEO Erica Thornton is speaking at @WminInsight’s Delivering #RSHE in Schools Conference on April 29th! She’ll be sharing frameworks for the new digital landscape. 🛡️ 🎟️ Use code SPKR5195 for 20% off!

Our CEO, Erica Thornton, spent time filming with @ChannelNewsAsia for an upcoming documentary. The feature dives deep into the global conversation surrounding online harms. It’s an honour to contribute to such a critical dialogue on digital safety. #OnlineSafety #DigitalHealth #TechPolicy

This month, most online services in scope of the Online Safety Act, specifically user-to-user services, will be required to report detected and unreported CSEA content to the National Crime Agency (NCA), in line with UK CSEA offences. Learn more here: www.ofcom.org.uk/online-safet...

The world's biggest social media companies are not doing enough to keep children in Australia off their platforms, the country's internet regulator says, despite a law that came into effect late last year. Read the full story by BBC News here: www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

We are looking for an experienced Trusts and Grants Fundraiser to support the work of the Breck Foundation on a freelance basis. You will play a key role in shaping and delivering our trusts and grants activity. If you're interested, apply here: www.charityjob.co.uk/jobs/breck-f...

Meet Suzy, one of our dedicated speakers sharing Breck’s Story with students across the UK. Through powerful presentations, she helps young people understand the importance of online safety. 📍 Currently working in London. Book a speaker today! www.breckfoundation.org/speaker-sess...

A Los Angeles jury has handed down an unprecedented win for a young woman who sued Meta and YouTube over her childhood addiction to social media. Read the full story by @BBCNews here: www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

"Epic Games is laying off more than 1,000 employees as CEO Tim Sweeney confirmed the cuts are tied to declining Fortnite engagement." Read the full article by @dexerto.bsky.social: www.dexerto.com/fortnite/epi...

"A teacher has gone viral after turning up to class with a PS5 and using Assassin’s Creed Syndicate to teach them about the Industrial Revolution." Read the full article by @dexerto.bsky.social: www.dexerto.com/gaming/teach...

How can schools keep up with AI and digital misinformation? 🤖💻 Our CEO Erica Thornton is speaking at @WminInsight’s Delivering #RSHE in Schools Conference on April 29th! She’ll be sharing frameworks for the new digital landscape. 🛡️ 🎟️ Use code SPKR5195 for 20% off!

"Games which feature loot boxes will soon be given an age rating of 16 across Europe, including in the UK, under a host of changes announced by the European video game ratings organisation." Read the full article by @BBCNews here: www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

Parents across the country are deeply concerned about the risks their children face online. These statistics underscore the urgent need to provide parents with greater support, alongside robust regulations and platform accountability, to help keep young people safe. buff.ly/9tEVHcd

Last night, our CEO was proud to speak at Navigating the Digital World: Online Safety & Wellbeing for Families, hosted by PA Consulting. Joining an incredible panel alongside Rachel Huggins, CEO of Internet Matters and one of our brilliant Sussex Youth Ambassadors, Niamh Bothra. #OnlineSafety

NEW: Our latest survey highlights growing concern among parents across the UK about the risk of children being groomed online. The research shows just how anxious families are about keeping children safe online. Read our press release here: www.breckfoundation.org/post/press-r...

Remembering Breck today and celebrating the life he lived. 💙 Although it has been 12 years since we lost him, Breck’s story continues to inspire our work every single day. His legacy lives on through the conversations we start, the young people we reach, and the communities we help keep safer online

The UK government launches a campaign to raise awareness of how harmful body-shaming, rage bait and misogynistic content on social media is, as part of a drive to encourage parents to talk with their children about online content. Read more here: www.gov.uk/government/n...

"If I could go back and tell myself one thing about the internet..." 🤳✨ Listen to our Youth Ambassadors share their honest advice for staying safe, happy, and empowered online. Which piece of advice resonated with you most? Let us know in the comments! 👇 #DigitalSafety #CyberAware