Important Update – Partnership Notice ParentShield’s partnership with Yorkshire Children’s Trust formally came to an end on 27 May 2025, following the very sad closure of the charity. We are incredibly grateful for the opportunity we had to support the Trust and the families it… Read More »ParentShield and Yorkshire Children’s Trust
As children venture into the world of mobile phones, many parents are opting for “dumb phones” as a first step. These basic devices are designed to prioritise communication without the distractions and risks associated with internet access, apps, or games. Dumb phones, also known as… Read More »Best Dumb Phones for a Child
ParentShield has experienced exponential growth in subscriber numbers, and with it an inevitable ( and welcome ! ) increase in support and sales calls to the company’s Derby Offices. Determined to keep growing, and keep the “personal touch” feel that has given ParentShield a desirable 4.9… Read More »ParentShield Support During Call Overflow
The Only Mobile Network Designed For Children and only used by children. Normal Mobile Phone Services simply aren’t suitable for younger children, or those with special needs. Because all our phones are used by children, or those with similar needs, Every aspect of ParentShield is… Read More »Designed for Children
Your SIM card is NOT the best SIM card for Children Adult SIM Cards from aren’t always the best SIM cards for kids. Adult SIM cards are designed for Grown-ups to use and contain features that may well prove to be dangerous for Children. It’s… Read More »The Best SIM for Kids
Choosing the right smartphone plan for your child isn’t just about price or data – it’s about mobile safety, control, and peace of mind. As mobile phones become part of children’s everyday lives, parents need more than just a SIM card. In this post, we’ll explain what makes… Read More »Smartphone Plans for Kids: What Every Parent Needs to Know in 2026
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
The voicemail system that’s attached to every other mobile network isn’t suitable for a phone used by small children. The system used by all four of the big mobile networks was designed over 40 years ago for use on mobile phones that were primarily there… Read More »Why ParentShield removed Voicemail
If you are calling a child’s phone and you hear a “calls to this number are recorded securely” message before the call is connected then it’s almost certain that the number, and caller, you are calling is protected by ParentShield. Here is the exact ParentShield… Read More »Calls to this number are recorded securely
ParentShield not only protects children, it also protects their parents. Unlike every other network, we aggressively block everything that could lead to an increased bill. MMS, overseas numbers, Text Shortcodes, Premium rate numbers, Directory enquiries etc are all blocked. We do have a mechanism for… Read More »Impossible to Overspend
