Paul is a founding director of Engine Mobile Ltd, the parent company of the Child-Safe Mobile Network, ParentShield.
The summer holidays are often when children get their first real taste of independence. They might start walking to a friend’s house on their own, heading to the park with friends, spending longer away from home or being allowed to go into town without a… Read More »Should I Get My Child Their First Phone During the Summer Holidays?
When choosing your child’s first mobile phone, parents naturally focus on the handset and the SIM plan But there’s another decision that can make everyday life just a little easier – choosing a memorable mobile number. A mobile number that’s easy to remember helps children learn… Read More »What Makes a Mobile Number Easy to Remember?
The UK Government has announced plans to introduce a nationwide ban on social media for children under the age of 16, in what could become one of the most significant changes in a generation. Prime Minister Keir Starmer has indicated that legislation will be brought… Read More »UK Government Announces Plans to Ban Social Media for Under-16s
Looking for the Best SIM Card for a Nokia Phone? Whether you’re buying a Nokia 105 for a Year 6 child, a Nokia 2660 Flip for a child starting secondary school, or a Nokia 3210 as a first phone for a teenager, choosing the right… Read More »SIM Cards for Nokia Phones: The Perfect Companion for Children’s Nokia Feature Phones
A Gift They’ll Keep Forever Birthdays come around every year…. and with them comes the same question: What do you buy a child that actually feels special? Many presents get opened, played with for a while, and then quietly forgotten. As children get older, it… Read More »Unique Birthday Gifts for Children 2026
A Gift They’ll Keep Forever Every Christmas, parents are searching for something a little different. Not just another toy that gets played with for a week and then forgotten, but something meaningful. Something that lasts. Something their child will actually use long after the decorations… Read More »Unique Christmas Presents for Children 2026
Spam calls and texts aren’t just annoying – for children, they can be confusing, intrusive, and sometimes even dangerous. From scam attempts to persistent nuisance calls, giving your child a phone without protection can quickly turn into a problem. The good news? You can eliminate spam… Read More »How to Stop Your Child Getting Spam Calls and Texts
When most people think about mobile networks, they think about data speeds, data allowances and price. But if you’re a parent, that’s not really what matters most. What you actually need is peace of mind. And that’s where ParentShield is different. Why Standard Mobile Networks Fall… Read More »A Mobile Network Built for Families – Not Just Phones
Most parents give their child a mobile phone for one simple reason: to stay safe and stay in touch. But there’s something many parents don’t realise until later… Once a child has a phone number, anyone can usually contact them. That might include: And unless you… Read More »How to Get Alerts When Your Child Is Contacted by Someone New
Over recent months, the conversation in the UK about children and social media has shifted from “discussion” to decisive political movement. Concern is no longer just about parental preference, it’s now being debated as a serious wellbeing and safeguarding issue in Parliament, in schools, and across public life.… Read More »Latest Updates on the Under-16s Social Media Ban
