Tag: Teachers
What Could a Social Media Ban for Under-16s Mean for Schools?
Schools should begin considering how a social media ban might affect their online safety education and wider safeguarding responsibilities.
29th June 2026
Congratulations to our Online Safety Mark Schools
Find out which schools are showing exceptional standards in their online safety policy and practice.
22nd June 2026
Free Webinar: Findings From the 2026 Cyber Breaches Survey
SWGfL and Secure Schools are hosting a special webinar exploring the findings from the Cyber Breaches Survey 2026
2nd June 2026
Do Professionals Working with Children and Young People Want a Social Media Ban?
Findings suggest the conversation around children, social media, and online safety is far more complicated than the media headlines often imply.
1st June 2026
SWGfL Wins Digital Pioneer of the Year Award at the Devon Business Awards
The award recognises organisations that have embraced digital transformation and demonstrated innovation in technology to create meaningful impact.
27th May 2026
Book Tickets for Strengthening Cybersecurity in Schools Webinar
On Thursday 21st May, we are running a follow up session to support schools with their cybersecurity responsibilities.
1st May 2026
What is Doomscrolling? – A Guide for Professionals, Parents and Carers
With so many people consuming large amounts of online content, the term “doomscrolling” has become so common.
28th April 2026
Updates to the 360 Degree Safe Online Safety Self-Review Tool and Policy Templates
Our online safety self-review tool has received significant updates to reflect recent updates to national guidance in England.
22nd April 2026
SWGfL Extends 25% Discount Across Key Safeguarding Solutions
We are delighted to announce the continuation of our 25% discount across a number of core safeguarding solutions that support education and youth communities.
26th March 2026
International Women’s Day 2026: Online Safety Support and Collaboration to Drive Change
This year’s International Women’s Day highlights the importance of collaboration. Find out how we're getting involved In this article.
8th March 2026
“No platform gets a free pass”: Government Announces New Action on Online Safety and AI Risks
The UK Government has announced new measures to strengthen protections for children online, including action to close gaps in existing legislation and address the growing risks posed by artificial intelligence.
16th February 2026
Book Tickets for Free Webinar - Strengthening Cybersecurity in Schools
SWGfL is partnering with Secure Schools on Thursday 26th February 2026, 2:00–3:00pm to deliver a timely webinar with leading experts.
29th January 2026
In Conversation with ChatGPT: How Far Have We Come?
We look at the current landscape surrounding ChatGPT and discuss how far we've come and what more needs to be addressed.
28th January 2026
Free Access to Whisper Through the Safeguarding Network & SWGfL 25% Discount
This article outlines how your community can make use of our anonymous reporting tool and professional training platforms with ease.
21st January 2026
A Tribute to Baroness Helen Newlove
We are deeply saddened to hear of the passing of Baroness Helen Newlove, a tireless advocate for victims’ rights and a powerful voice in the online safety landscape.
13th November 2025
Government Announces Strengthening Online Protections Against Self-Harm Content
Under new rules, platforms will be obliged to block harmful content before it appears, rather than relying on removal after publication.
9th September 2025