https://swgfl.org.uk/magazine/why-do-we-need-the-online-safety-bill/
We spoke about the ground-breaking milestone that was the Online Safety Bill being introduced to parliament last week. Across the UK, it made headlines as more and more people became aware of what new…
23rd March 2022
https://swgfl.org.uk/magazine/covid-19-expectations-and-effects-on-children-online/
…tralian Childhood[i] of a representative sample of 375 parents in Australia concluded that 46% suggested that their children had spent more time by themselves in their room and 71% of children had mor…
18th June 2020
https://swgfl.org.uk/resources/online-safety-scotland/
Digital is revolutionising childhood. From smartphones to smart speakers, technology is rapidly claiming a role in all aspects of life. Traditional online safety messaging needs to adapt too. How can …
https://swgfl.org.uk/research/tech-literacy-a-new-cornerstone-of-modern-primary-school-education/
…oss sectors on a range of crunchpoints throughout childhood. At BT we’ve focused our initial efforts on a group that plays a crucial role in setting children’s attitudes and aspirations: primary schoo…
https://swgfl.org.uk/online-safety/why-is-online-safety-important/
…ay that the risks involved in a digital childhood are insignificant. Practice Online Safety Being aware of and practicing online safety is the only way to mitigate these risks. They will always be pre…
https://swgfl.org.uk/magazine/privacy-vs-safety-the-conflict/
…hese skills tend to be something we pick up as we move through life. For some, 13 years on this planet won’t have taught them that yet. For others with severe difficulties or disabilities, this may ne…
6th March 2020
https://swgfl.org.uk/magazine/online-safety-alerts-think-before-you-scare/
…nclined to take risks as part of normal childhood development; by identifying a specific app or risk, we may encourage children to explore something that previously they had not been aware of, either …
26th February 2019
https://swgfl.org.uk/magazine/back-to-school-supporting-young-people-in-the-new/
…le. They are navigating the transition from childhood, through adolescence and into adulthood and their level of emotional intelligence and resilience will vary widely. Exams add another level of stre…
12th September 2017
https://swgfl.org.uk/services/professionals-online-safety-helpline/sexting-guidance/
Information about how to address sexting incidents within schools and educational settings.