Tag: Online Safety Training
Someone is Filming Me in Public Without My Consent – What Can I Do?
We outline what the real harms are associated with this behaviour, how it spreads online, and the limitations of the current legal systems.
13th February 2026
New Safer Internet Day Research Has Launched
Read the UK Safer Internet Centre's latest research looking at how young people engage with AI tools.
10th February 2026
Why a Social Media Ban for Under-16s Isn’t the Right Answer
Too many children are exposed to preventable harm online but find out why we do not believe a social media ban is the answer.
22nd January 2026
Grok Restricts Undressing Features But Only Where It Is Deemed Illegal
In a statement made by X, they confirmed that they have now prevented Grok from editing images of real people in ‘revealing clothing’
15th January 2026
Register Your Support for Safer Internet Day 2026
Safer Internet Day 2026 will take place on 10 February 2026 with the theme exploring AI. Find out how your organisation can get involved.
5th January 2026
Progress from Ofcom, but Stronger Measures Still Needed to Protect Women and Girls Online
Ofcom is setting out a 5-point plan to hold sites and apps accountable for protecting women and girls online.
25th November 2025
England Schools Make Progress on Online Safety But Gaps in Training Remain
The new national analysis of online safety in England schools shows steady improvements in digital safeguarding, but also highlights persistent weaknesses in training.
27th October 2025
New Survey: Public Attitudes Towards Reporting Intimate Image Abuse
We are launching a survey in partnership with the police to hear directly from those who have experienced intimate image abuse and chosen to report it.
2nd October 2025
How Does SWGfL Respond To Safeguarding?
In this article we explore how SWGfL services, solutions, training, and helplines support safeguarding practices.
30th September 2025
Ofcom Enforces the Children’s Codes
New regulations from Ofcom have come into effect requiring tech companies to implement measures as part of the enforcement of the Children’s Codes.
25th July 2025
Updated RSHE Guidance Aims to Tackle Incel Culture
SWGfL welcomes the Department for Education’s updated statutory guidance on RSHE and its improved approach towards tackling misogynistic content.
23rd July 2025
Family Smart Start: Empowering Safe and Effective Smartphone Use
We are pleased to announce the pilot launch of the Family Smart Start project, developed in partnership with the Family Online Safety Institute (FOSI).
15th July 2025
Keeping Children Safe in Education – Department for Education Publishes Draft Guidance
The Department for Education (DfE) has released the preliminary “Information Only” version of Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE), with the full guidance expected to come into force on the 1st of September 2025.
8th July 2025
New Resources Available for Supporting SEND Learners
A dedicated SEND hub has been created by SWGfL for educators, Designated Safeguarding Leads (DSLs), and Child Protection Leads.
11th June 2025
Help Shape the Future of the Professionals Online Safety Helpline
To ensure POSH remains effective, responsive, and relevant, we are inviting professionals to take part in a short survey.
9th June 2025
Mr. Deepfake Is Down, But the Threat of Synthetic Sexual Media Remains
Oxford Internet Institute have released a study into the rise of publicly accessible "deepfake" image generators.
9th May 2025