Children's Wellbeing and Schools Act 2026 – Part 3

About this episode:

Explore how the Children’s Wellbeing and Schools Act 2026 is reshaping online safety for young people. This episode unpacks a shift from reactive moderation to prevention, new powers over platform features, evolving age verification, and Ofcom’s expanded role—highlighting what this means for the future of children’s digital lives.

Authors: Sam Preston & Sara Spinks

Publish date: 21 Jun 2026