https://swgfl.org.uk/online-safety/10-online-safety-tips/
…king with children and young people, it’s not easy to keep up with what’s going on. With a huge increase in device ownership and use of online services, it is important to ensure that you and your chi…
https://swgfl.org.uk/services/360-degree-safe/
360 degree safe is free to use for schools in England, Scotland, and Wales. For access by Multi Academy Trusts read our 360 degree safe for Multi Academy Trusts page. Begin Review,360 degree safe Free…
https://swgfl.org.uk/online-safety/e-safety-facts/
It can be called E Safety (or e-safety), Online Safety or Internet Safety, but it all means the same thing. It’s about risk; it’s about being aware of the possible threats that online activity can bri…
https://swgfl.org.uk/magazine/new-digital-wellbeing-research-released/
… whether the pervasive use of tech devices is encroaching on family time and causing what is termed as 'screen time strain', which could be detrimental to children’s physical health, sleep, and concen…
5th February 2024
https://swgfl.org.uk/magazine/report-harmful-content-publishes-insights-and-trends-from-2023/
… harmful content online, whilst demonstrating the extent of harmful content individuals viewed from January to December 2023. Reports to the service increased by 31% during 2023, totalling 5,101 repor…
28th March 2024
https://swgfl.org.uk/magazine/instagram-introduces-impersonation-and-scamming-alerts/
…s part of a new feature that Instagram introduced earlier this month, the online social media platform has taken steps to improve user awareness around suspicious activity and impersonation attempts t…
26th March 2024
https://swgfl.org.uk/magazine/new-guidance-released-to-support-schools-with-online-reputational-concerns/
The Professionals Online Safety Helpline (operated by SWGfL, delivered by the UK Safer Internet Centre) has released new guidance to support schools with online reputational concerns. The latest guida…
25th March 2024
https://swgfl.org.uk/magazine/what-is-k-id-an-introduction-to-the-new-online-safety-gaming-platform/
…ogy company founded by industry leaders in online safety, privacy, and gaming, has unveiled a new platform aiming to transform the gaming experience for young players and parents while assisting publi…
14th March 2024
https://swgfl.org.uk/magazine/projectevolve-edu-a-new-platform-for-digital-literacy-professional-development/
In the rapidly evolving digital landscape, the importance of online safety and digital literacy in education has never been more crucial. Recognising the need for comprehensive professional developmen…
18th March 2024
https://swgfl.org.uk/magazine/safer-internet-day-2024-new-reseach-released/
New research released by the UK Safer Internet Centre (UKSIC), coordinators of Safer Internet Day in the UK, reveals that while young people are excited about the way in which developments and changes…
6th February 2024