What’s inside this hub
Like all children, LGBTQ+ kids use the internet to socialise, play games, and find others in their community. Find our guides on the benefits and risks they face online below.
Resources to support LGBTQ+ young people
Explore our latest resources and articles from the experts to support LGBTQ+ children.
News & blogs
What are parasocial relationships? Guidance for parents
Learn about the impact parasocial relationships can have on your child.
Research
Exploring neurodivergent young people’s relationships with online games
Supported by Roblox, this research aims to better understand the benefits and challenges of online gaming on neurodivergent young people.
Research
Principles for providers of children’s residential care
These 9 principles outline best practice for supporting online safety for children in residential care.
Research
Insight from the Internet Matters tracker survey – June 2023
Internet Matters surveys parents and children twice-yearly. In this survey, conducted in June 2023, respondents shared their online experiences.
Research
The next steps on the Bee Smart journey
Learn about the Bee Smart project which was designed to enhance the digital literacy of care leavers in partnership with GMCA.