Breck Foundation

At the Sussex Youth Ambassador launch event, we were proud to present a powerful performance of Game Over🎭 Through live theatre, we bring Breck’s story to life. Thank you to everyone who joined us & for helping us deliver this vital message. 📸: scarlettmadisonphotography.co.uk

Ofcom has introduced over 40 new guidelines for tech platforms to better protect children online, and those who fail to comply could face major fines. 📢 At the Breck Foundation, we welcome these steps toward stronger online safety. #OnlineSafety #ChildProtection #OfcomRules

We attended a screening of Can’t Look Away, a documentary following lawyers taking on tech giants to fight for families whose children were harmed by social media. 🎬 We left inspired, moved, and more determined than ever to keep pushing for change. 💻⚠️

We continue to call for stronger safeguards, accountability, and transparency from tech platforms, and we urge parents and carers to stay informed, talk regularly with their children, and remain vigilant about the apps they use. Read the full article: buff.ly/kZ6b4R6

New internet rules come into force, many adult sites currently have simple boxes for users to tick and say they're over 18 - that's no longer good enough, according to Ofcom. Read the full article here: buff.ly/Mf6TRN9 #Ofcom #InternetRules #OnlineSafety #UKTech

Meet Yanika, 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 and how to protect themselves in a digital world. 📍 Currently working in London

Red Flag Alert!  🚩 If someone online asks you to keep a secret from adults, that’s a MAJOR red flag. Block. Report. Tell someone. #GroomingRedFlags #TrustYourGut

The Sussex Youth Ambassador pilot has launched in Sussex. Funded by PCC @KatyBourne through @BreckFound, 48 ambassadors across the county will work to raise awareness of the dangers of online grooming in their respective schools. Read more here: sussex-pcc.gov.uk/about/news/cel…

Breck Foundation was thrilled to see our new Sussex Youth Ambassador Project featured on BBCSouthEast 📺 Thanks to funding from Sussex Police and Crime Commissioner @KatyBourne, we’ve recruited 48 incredible young ambassadors across 14 schools. This is youth-led change in action

This week, we joined the AI Policy Workshop with Victoria Collins MP to discuss the risks AI poses to children online, from grooming chatbots to deepfakes. 🧠✨ We must act now to ensure tech keeps young people safe. #AIPolicy #ChildSafetyOnline #BreckFoundation

Tune in to BBC South East tonight!📺 BBC South East will be covering our Sussex Youth Ambassador Project! 🕙 Catch @katyebourne Sussex Police & Crime Commissioner, along with one of our brilliant Youth Ambassadors. #BreckFoundation #BBCSouthEast #YouthAmbassadors #OnlineSafety

Screens can’t replace real conversation 🧠📱 Experts are warning of a steady decline in speech and language skills among preschoolers, linked to increased screen time and reduced face-to-face interaction. Full article: buff.ly/bxEDPxw @bbcnews

Keep it kind! Summer boredom shouldn’t lead to online bullying. If you wouldn’t say it face-to-face, don’t post it online.  😀 📲 #KindnessOnline #ThinkBeforeYouType

The Sussex Youth Ambassador Launch Event! From networking with safeguarding professionals to sharing ideas and celebrating youth leadership, the day marked an important step in empowering young people. We’re proud of our new ambassadors, online safety starts with them!

We officially launched the Sussex Youth Ambassador Project! An initiative funded by PCC @KatyBourne and delivered by us! Our ambassadors will lead peer-to-peer sessions in their schools & colleges to raise awareness of online grooming and help protect young people across Sussex.

Whether you're replying to a friend or chatting with someone new online, think about the emojis you're using and how they could be interpreted. 📱 Staying mindful helps keep conversations safe and respectful. #DigitalCommunication #OnlineSafety #EmojiAwareness 😜 😘 👾 🤗 🥳 🤠

Our CEO on BBC Radio Sussex to talk about our Youth Ambassador Project in Sussex, empowering young people to lead vital conversations about online safety🎙️ 🔗 Listen to the clip & learn more! Full interview starting at he 1:43:15 mark - bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/m0…

🎮 Playing games online? 🎮 Never give out personal info! Groomers use games to build trust. 🚫 #SafeGaming #OnlineGroomingAwareness #SummerHoliday #SummerSocialTips #TechTips #OnilineSafety #BreckFoundation

Set your screen time, then make real time!📵 Step outside, get moving, or catch up with a friend face-to-face. #ScreenSmart #BalanceYourTime #RealLifeMatters #UnplugAndPlay #DigitalBalance #SummerHoliday #OnlineSafety #Digitaltips

New online safety rules are here... but as tech races ahead, expect changes. Read the full BBC article by @bbclaurak here: buff.ly/E3YcaiB