Understanding Online Communications Among Children – Ofcom – 9 September 2026

A poll of UK children and young people aged 11-17 to understand how children build their online networks, and how safely they do this, and to better understand potential pathways and vulnerabilities surrounding online grooming.

Date Published

09/09/2026

Client

Ofcom

Methodology

Savanta interviewed 4,097 UK children and young people aged 11-17 in the UK between 13th February -19th March 2026. Data were weighted to be representative of all UK children and young people aged 11-17 by age, gender, nation, region, ethnicity and socio-economic grade. Savanta is a member of the British Polling Council and abides by its rules.