Breck Foundation

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, guidance, alongside robust regulations and platform accountability. buff.ly/9tEVHcd

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. @IM_org @PA_Consulting

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: buff.ly/9tEVHcd

Remembering Breck today 💙 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: buff.ly/zWM6ADh

On Friday 13th February, our KS2 pupils (Yrs 3–6) took part in engaging online safety workshops delivered by the The Breck Foundation. The children learned valuable tips on how to stay safe online. A big thank you to The Breck Foundation @BreckFound

"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

Big thanks to Downsview Life Skills College for having us during Careers Week! 🎓 Our Project Coordinator (Pan-Sussex ), Giselle, had a great time sharing insights into her role. It’s so rewarding to connect with young people and talk about digital safety and community support.

Age-verification systems require collecting sensitive data to support the biometric information. In no time, the internet will become a fully surveilled digital panopticon. Read the full article by @guardian here: bit.ly/3OWabI1

Meet Louise, 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. Book a speaker today! buff.ly/2A8Mqm8

The Breck Foundation CEO, Erica Thornton spent the day at the Home Office presenting to the Tackling Child Sexual Abuse Unit team. She is looking forward to strengthening and continuing the relationship between this team and the Breck Foundation.

The record fine came after an investigation by the data protection watchdog, which found the US company used children's information unlawfully. Read the full @skynews article here📰: buff.ly/AXWAh90📰

Big shoutout to our incredible Youth Ambassadors! 🌟 They delivered a powerful presentation on online safety to younger students. 🎤💻 They did an excellent job breaking down complex topics and sharing Breck’s story with heart and leadership. 🤝💙 #OnlineSafety #PeertoPeer

Let’s be real, being a teen online is a lot. 📱✨ One minute you’re finding the best new music, and the next you’re stuck in a scrolling loop 🌀 Check out the new blog post written by a young person about finding her own "digital balance". buff.ly/qY2ZKEo 🔗

12 years since we lost Breck. 🕊️ As technology advances, so does our resolve to protect young people from online grooming. Together, we honour his memory through education, awareness, and action. 🎮 💙 #BreckBednar #OnlineSafety #BreckFoundation

What’s actually popping up on your child’s feed? 📱✨ We asked our Youth Ambassador what’s at the top of their algorithm right now and here are the answers range we got! #onlinesafety #breckfoundation #staysafeonline #internetsafety

Thank you to @WSCCNews @sussex_police @KatyBourne @SussexPCC @UK_SIC

We spent #SaferInternetDay at the Sussex PCC office with our Youth Ambassadors, having open discussions about online safety. 🛜💻 It’s amazing to see the UK coming together to ensure technology is used for good. Thank you to all the schools involved!

Our School Engagement Officers were nationwide yesterday for Safer Internet Day! 💻🛡️ We presented on topics from AI to Breck’s story, this vital information empowers young people to stay safe online. 🛜 Huge thanks to all the schools involved!

Happy Safer Internet Day! 🛜 We are leading the conversation on AI and online safety at the Sussex PCC! Empowering the next generation to use technology responsibly and fearlessly. @uk_SIC