Child Exploitation and Online Protection (CEOP)

What is CEOP?

The Child Exploitation and Online Protection (CEOP) is part of the National Crime Agency. CEOP helps protect children and young people from online grooming, exploitation, and inappropriate or unsafe communication from adults or older peers.

If you are worried about the way someone is communicating with a child online — whether it’s your child or someone else’s — you can make a report directly to CEOP.

When Should You Make a Report to CEOP?

You should make a report if:

• A child is being groomed online
• Someone is sending inappropriate messages, images, or requests
• A child feels pressured, uncomfortable, or unsafe because of someone online
• You believe a child is being targeted or exploited through online communication

If a child is in immediate danger, call 999 right away.

Make a Report to CEOP

CEOP has a dedicated online reporting service where trained Child Protection Advisors will respond and offer support.

[Click here to visit the CEOP Safety Centre and make a report]

Before You Report

If you’re unsure whether CEOP is the right place to report your concern, you can also speak to one of our school’s Designated Safeguarding Leads (DSLs).
We can help you understand what the concern might relate to and what the next steps should be.

CEOP Educational Resources (Formerly Thinkuknow)

CEOP Education provides age‑appropriate guidance that helps children and parents understand how to stay safe online and what to do if something feels wrong.

Helpful CEOP Education resources include:

• Ages 4–7: Jessie & Friends
• Ages 8–10: Band Runner & safety lessons
• Ages 11–13: Online relationships, trust, staying safe
• Ages 14+: More mature online safety scenarios
• Guidance for parents and carers

Visit: [CEOP Education]

If You’re Not Sure Whether It’s a CEOP Issue

Here’s a simple breakdown:

Contact CEOP for:

• Grooming concerns
• Inappropriate or unsafe online messages
• Being pressured to share information or images
• Any behaviour that feels exploitative or manipulative

Contact the School DSL for:

• Cyberbullying
• Friendship issues online
• General online safety worries

School Telephone : 01204 571749
Email : office@highfield.bolton.sch.uk

Contact the police (999) for:

• Any situation of immediate risk
• Threats or danger happening right now

Contact NSPCC (non‑emergency support) for:

• General advice on online behaviours, concerns, and safety.

Additional Online Safety Support

Other useful services include:

• NSPCC Online Safety Hub – guidance and advice for families
• Internet Watch Foundation (IWF) – report worrying or harmful online content