About Us – DigiShield Kids
Researching children’s digital worlds in the age of AI
For Schools • DSLs • Safeguarding Teams • Journalists
DigiShield Kids is an independent online safety research initiative dedicated to understanding the fast-changing digital environments children experience every day. We investigate the platforms, algorithms, games and content ecosystems that shape modern childhood - from YouTube Kids and AI-generated videos to Roblox worlds, social media trends, and emerging online harms.
Our work uses OSINT-informed analysis, cyber awareness, and safeguarding expertise to provide clear, accessible insights for educators, parents, and the wider safeguarding community.
What We Do
1. Research & Analysis
We track and document emerging online trends affecting children, including:
AI-generated children’s content
YouTube & YouTube Kids recommendation patterns
Roblox game ecosystems
Memes, characters and digital cultures influencing young people
High-risk patterns such as violent thumbnails, algorithm loops, and impersonation
Our reports combine data-driven review with platform observation and safeguarding context.
2. Briefings & Resources for Schools
We aim to produce short, practical briefings designed for:
DSLs and safeguarding teams
Teachers and pastoral staff
Governors and senior leaders
Parent communications and newsletters
These include explainers, platform guides, trend summaries, and risk overviews - written to be calm, factual, and immediately useful.
3. Media Commentary & Expert Insight
We want to work with journalists who cover:
online harms
AI and children
gaming and youth culture
digital childhood trends
tech regulation and platform safety
Our research-led approach can provide clear examples, evidence, and analysis suitable for print, online, radio and broadcast.
4. Workshops (Online & In Person)
We offer accessible, up-to-date sessions for:
school staff
local safeguarding partners
parent groups
youth organisations
Workshops cover online content trends, platform risks, digital culture, algorithmic exposure, and AI-driven changes to children’s media.
Our Standards & Training
DigiShield Kids is founded by Andy Langley, an online safety researcher with:
MA & PhD level qualifications
Enhanced DBS (Children)
Level 2 Safeguarding in Education & Prevent Training
Digital Championship (CPD Certified)
NSPCC: Keeping Children Safe Online (ongoing)
Online safety, safeguarding and mental health CPD (ongoing)
We maintain a professional, evidence-informed and ethically responsible approach to online safety research.
What Makes DigiShield Kids Different
We look at real, current content, not outdated examples or generalisations
We use OSINT workflows to identify emerging risks early
We specialise in AI-generated content and algorithmic trends
We focus on practical, non-alarmist guidance
We publish regular findings for schools and parents
We combine research, cyber awareness and safeguarding knowledge
Contact Us
For media enquiries, school workshops or research requests: info@digishieldkids.com