Policy briefing/report The Children’s Society responds to the government ban on social media for under-16s The Government's decision to ban social media for under-16s will undoubtedly shape the lives of millions of young people, but the debate is asking the wrong question. 5 minutes 2026 Technology and social media
Research report Navigating risk during adolescence This report explores young people’s risk-taking in adolescence, based on recent research and a survey we conducted. It highlights parents' views on risk, its impact on well-being, and whether they talk to their children about it—plus what might hold them back. 2 minutes 2025 Child exploitation Mental health and wellbeing Substance misuse Technology and social media
Research report Net Gains? Young people’s digital lives and wellbeing Our report looks at the evidence on young people’s digital lives, including the impacts of being online and links to wellbeing. 4 minutes 2022 Mental health and wellbeing Technology and social media
Navigating risk during adolescence This report explores young people’s risk-taking in adolescence, based on recent research and a survey we conducted. It highlights parents' views on risk, its impact on well-being, and whether they talk to their children about it—plus what might hold them back.
Net Gains? Young people’s digital lives and wellbeing Our report looks at the evidence on young people’s digital lives, including the impacts of being online and links to wellbeing.
Building Digital Resilience — A foundation for digital capabilities What does digital capability mean to you in your organisation? Is it a baseline of foundational skills that are available to all people? Is it workplace specific tasks and systems, and why does it matter? These are some questions we were asking when we first began considering digital capabilities at The Children’s Society.
