SWGfL is a not for profit charity ensuring everyone can benefit from technology free from harm. Forming 1/3 of the UK Safer Internet Centre, our experts advise schools, public bodies and industry on appropriate actions to take in regards to safeguarding and advancing positive online safety policies.
ProjectEVOLVE - Supporting Digital Development
ProjectEVOLVE is a free digital literacy toolkit that supports online development in children and young people. It assists professionals in educating, guiding, and supporting them through their use of technology in their online life.
The toolkit covers over 600 separate resources that cover various topics and age ranges from very young children, right up to 18. It establishes some of the fundamental building blocks around the right sort of education needed for their online development and wellbeing - what's even better, it's free to use!
Professionals Online Safety Helpline
One of the many services and helplines SWGfL operates is the Professionals Online Safety Helpline. This service launched in 2011 and has supported professionals working with children and young people with any online safety issue they may be facing. Earlier this year, we were pleased to launch the helpline's annual report, looking at the data and trends that have been seen throughout 2021 - 2022.
Supporting Resources from POSH
The Professionals Online Safety Helpline has created some focussed resources to support professionals working with children and young people with specific issues they may be facing. You can always get in touch with one of our practitioners on 0344 3814772 or email helpline@saferinternet.org.uk if you need further support.
