AI imagery getting more ‘extreme’ as IWF welcomes new rules allowing thorough testing of AI tools. Read the full article here 🗞️: www.iwf.org.uk/news-media/n...

AI imagery getting more ‘extreme’ as IWF welcomes new rules allowing thorough testing of AI tools. Read the full article here 🗞️: www.iwf.org.uk/news-media/n...

Today, our Chair Rupert Coles and Trustee Sarah Smith had the privilege of representing the Breck Foundation at TikTok’s For You(th) Summit: Building a Safe Environment and Healthy Experiences Online in London. We’re grateful to TikTok for inviting external perspectives into the discussion 🤝💙

This week, Breck Foundation Youth Ambassadors from Worthing High School joined a Teams call to continue their vital training. It is fantastic to see our students taking the lead, developing their skills and getting ready to share important online safety messages with younger pupils. 💙

Online grooming crimes have doubled since 2018, with victims as young as four. 🗞️ Read more in this article by @SkyNews news.sky.com/story/online...

Bullying hurts. Kindness heals. Together, we have the Power for Good to stand up, speak out, and make a difference. Learn more about #AntiBullyingWeek @anti-bullyingalliance.org.uk

A new law will work with the AI industry and child safety organisations to stop the creation of synthetic child sexual abuse images. This is a vital step in keeping children safe in an evolving digital world. 🤝💻 Read the government's press release buff.ly/OvINXmh

Google is on something of a security advisory blitz at the moment. However, one of the most critical, in the light of the current political and technical climate, is the use of a VPN. Here’s what all smartphone users need to know and do. Read more: www.forbes.com/sites/daveyw...

A new law will work with the AI industry and child safety organisations to stop the creation of synthetic child sexual abuse images. This is a vital step in keeping children safe in an evolving digital world. 🤝💻 Read the government's press release buff.ly/OvINXmh

What an incredible day at BHASVIC College’s Student Conference 🌟 Our Senior Youth Ambassadors led three powerful sessions sharing Breck’s story and raising awareness about online safety. 💻 Thank you to Neil Worth and Nicola Walker from the Office of the Sussex Police & Crime Commissioner for joining

Every year, bullying impacts countless young lives, but silence helps it grow. This #AntiBullyingWeek, let’s empower young people everywhere to use their #PowerForGood to speak out safely, support others, and show that kindness is stronger than cruelty. @anti-bullyingalliance.org.uk

This #AntiBullyingWeek, we’re celebrating the theme Power for Good because each of us has the power to make a difference. 💙 Let’s build a world where kindness wins. 🌍✨ @anti-bullyingalliance.org.uk

This #AntiBullyingWeek (10–14 Nov 2025), we’re using our #PowerForGood 💪 Let’s speak out, support others, and build a world where kindness wins. Together, we can end bullying for good. 💙 @anti-bullyingalliance.org.uk #OddSocksDay #AntiBullyingWeek #Cyberbullying #BreckFoundation #PowerForGood

Dive into the rapidly evolving landscape of Artificial Intelligence and discover how it's shaping the lives of young people today. Presented by the Breck Foundation, with support from The Worshipful Company of Information Technologists.

Our amazing Breck Ambassadors at The St Leonards Academy delivered a powerful peer-led online safety session! Proud to see young people leading the way in creating safer digital spaces for everyone. 👏 #BreckFoundation #BreckAmbassadors #OnlineSafety #YouthVoice

What does this mean for the future of gaming? 🌟 More dynamic worlds 🧠 Smarter, reactive enemies 🗣️ NPCs that really talk back 🎯 Personalised, immersive gameplay like never before Explore how AI is transforming play into a truly interactive universe. Watch Here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=hcwi...

This Halloween, don’t get tricked by online dangers! 🚫👻 Protect yourself with these sweet treats of online safety. 🎃 #HalloweenOnlineSafety #BreckFoundation

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. Book a speaker today by emailing [email protected]! #OnlineSafety

Can you tell what’s real online? 📰 Our Breck Foundation Fake News Presentation helps students, workplaces & communities spot misinformation, deepfakes & false stories, building awareness, trust & critical thinking online. 💡 #FakeNews #OnlineSafety #DigitalLiteracy

Meet Jo, one of our dedicated speakers sharing Breck’s Story with students across the UK. Through powerful presentations, he helps young people understand the importance of online safety and how to protect themselves in a digital world. Book a speaker today! buff.ly/j8h9ejw #OnlineSafety

We’re so grateful to be here at the Data for Good Hackathon, a powerful gathering where technology meets impact, hosted by J.P. Morgan Chase 🚀 Together we’re inspired by how data and tech can drive inclusion, empower communities and solve real-world problems. 💡

Ofcom, has fined online message board 4chan £20,000 for failing to protect children from harmful content. 4chan can stop the additional fines by providing copies of its illegal content risk assessments. Read the full article 📰: www.theregister.com/2025/10/13/4...

Your young person may be using a VPN to bypass your online safety measures. Do you know what that means? We're cutting through the jargon! Our new post breaks down What is a VPN? so you can stay one step ahead, build trust, and keep your child safe online. ➡️ www.breckfoundation.org/post/what-is...

Thank you to The Young Harrow Foundation and Harrow Council for co-hosting the Harrow Children & Young People Conference. It was an honour for the Breck Foundation to be part of the panel discussion. We greatly value the opportunity to network and discuss the 2025 HAY Report. #HAYHarrow25

Messaging platform Discord has said the official ID photos of around 70,000 users have been stolen by hackers. The app, which is popular with gamers and teenagers, said the hackers targeted a firm responsible for verifying the ages of its users. news.sky.com/story/discor... #onlinesafety

Meta's IG Teen Account Safety Tools Are Failing🚨 Here’s what a recent report, @mollyroseorg.bsky.social helped produce: ❌ 64% were either no longer available ⚠️ 19% reduced harm, but came with limitations. ✅ 17% worked as advertised Read the full report: buff.ly/NCh1WqM

A massive thank you and huge congratulations to Rick! He successfully completed the Manchester Half Marathon last weekend, running every mile in support of the vital work we do at the Breck Foundation. Your miles make a difference! 💪 #BreckFoundation #ManchesterHalfMarathon #onlinesafety

A big high-five and congrats to Suzy R! She delivered her first session in years today to students at Queenmeads House School (Years 3 - 11)🥳 Suzy was representing the Breck Foundation. These presentations are crucial for students because they equip them with skills to navigate the internet safely💙

⚠️ A must-watch for parents, educators, and young people alike.⚠️ We know how powerful and persuasive online manipulation can be. This documentary is a reminder of why digital awareness and open conversations matter more than ever. 💬 🎥 Watch it, talk about it, and help protect young people.

Our Breck Foundation presentation helps young people find balance, confidence & safety in their digital lives, because being safe online also means being well online. 🌱 #OnlineSafety #DigitalWellbeing #BreckFoundation

BBC tracks down sextortion scammer targeting teenage boys. Read the full article here📰: www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

"Video game maker Electronic Arts to be taken private in record $55bn mega-deal Deal. The Sims and Madden NFL maker is the biggest leveraged buyout attempt." Read the full article here: www.theguardian.com/business/202...

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. Book a speaker today by emailing [email protected]! #BreckFoundation #OnlineSafety

Our Senior Youth Ambassadors represented the Breck Foundation at the amazing Junior Citizens event at The Hawth in Crawley. They delivered a workshop about online safety 19 times in total reaching 190 students! This is a fantastic achievement for our senior YAs. Funded by West Sussex County Council

Meet Richard, one of our dedicated speakers sharing Breck’s Story with students across the UK. Through powerful presentations, he helps young people understand the importance of online safety. Book a speaker today! buff.ly/GVT33Q8

Sir Ed Davey is calling on the UK's communications regulator Ofcom to "go after" Elon Musk over "crimes" he claims are being committed on the tech mogul's social media platform X. Read the full article and watch the interview here: www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

Meet Rick, our amazing supporter running the Manchester Half Marathon on October 12th in aid of the Breck Foundation! 💙🏃 Rick is taking on this incredible challenge to raise awareness of online safety. 🙌 Every donation counts 👉 Support here: buff.ly/Ti24APh

This was a real milestone for the Youth Ambassador project! Worthing High School students learnt, practised, and delivered their first Breck assembly to the whole of Year 8! While you could hear a pin drop in the hall, the youth's voice was strong! 💪 💙

We’re partnering with @breckfoundation.bsky.social this year to strengthen online safety for our children. 👪Session for Pinner Park parents 📅 Today | 🕕 6pm | 💻 Zoom Hear Breck’s story + practical tips for protecting children online. See email for joining info.

Thursday saw the launch of our Bourne Community College Youth Ambassadors, and they really were amazing! Their recollection of facts and connection with Breck's story was fantastic. They are clearly 100% committed to helping their peers reclaim the internet. We can't wait for their first assembly!

Wishing the incredible cast/company and production team the very best of luck as they begin filming Game Over 🎭 Powerful play that shares Breck Bednar’s real story. Your work continues to move audiences and spark conversations about online safety. 📸 www.scarlettmadisonphotography.co.uk

🕹️ VR gaming is booming, but safety must grow with it. Lucy Prior highlights how design, moderation & collaboration can protect young players while keeping VR fun + creative. #OnlineSafety #VR #DigitalWellbeing Read the full article here:

If you’re a parent or caregiver concerned about online risks, here’s your chance to help shape real solutions. We are looking for UK-based parents/caregivers to take part in our DRAGON-Shield for Parents project in collaboration with @breckfoundation.bsky.social: tinyurl.com/47curzpw

Roblox agrees to anti-child grooming measures in Australia. Read the full article here: www.malaymail.com/news/tech-ga...

📚✏️ Back to school means a fresh start, both in the classroom and online. 🌐✨ Every post, comment, and message is a chance to show kindness, respect, and responsibility. 💬💖 Be the voice that lifts others up and creates a safe space for your friends this term. 🙌 #BackToSchool #DigitalLeaders

We’ve been at BHASVIC with Jason Lemm from West Sussex Digital Safety team. Our Senior YAs have been trained to learn a workshop, which they will deliver at the Junior Citizens. This is a huge & fantastic event in which will reach hundreds of Y6 students, and we are very proud to be a part of it!

Parents & caregivers, time is running out to join DRAGON-Shield for Parents — an exciting new project from DRAGON in partnership with the @breckfoundation.bsky.social. Sign up link: tinyurl.com/47curzpw Please share with your networks. #DRAGON #BreckFoundation #onlinesafety #onlineharms

DRAGON & the @breckfoundation.bsky.social have joined forces to recruit parents & caregivers in order to develop DRAGON-Shield for Parents — a groundbreaking tool designed to help families understand & protect against online grooming and harmful interactions. 🔗 tinyurl.com/4e7bhxxf More info 👇

The first Youth Ambassadors had their first training session today at Worthing High School! We learnt how to deliver Breck’s powerful story as an assembly and had a few runs through! The Youth Ambassadors were amazing, confident, receptive and worked so hard 💙🎮

Meta to stop its AI chatbots from talking to teens about suicide. Read the full article here: www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...