There is a huge shift coming to the UK digital landscape. The government is planning a major social media ban for under-16s. But while the headlines sound like a quick fix, busy parents and teachers are left wondering: what does this actually mean for our children? At Equilibrium, we know that rules and filters are helpful, but they aren't enough on their own. Here is your quick, no-nonsense guide to what is changing and how you can prepare. The Headlines: What You Really

There is a safeguarding story unfolding in plain sight — and too many adults are still missing it. When we talk about online sexual harm, the conversation often still centres on girls, harmful content and damaging influencers. That risk remains real. But it is no longer the whole picture. Why we need to talk to boys about sextortion now A growing number of children are being targeted online through sexual coercion, manipulation and blackmail — and most of them are boys. This

Media coverage of online communities and their influence on attitudes and behaviour Recent media coverage—most notably the Netflix documentary Inside the Manosphere and the BBC’s Men of the Manosphere—has cast a harsh spotlight on a sprawling digital subculture. For many parents and educators, these programs offer a "truly terrifying" glimpse into a world where misogyny is not just present, but monetized and algorithmic. But as the headlines fade, schools and families are lef