250 young people from 22 schools attended workshops on this year’s theme of "Our internet, our choice" with a focus on understanding consent in a digital world
12th February 2019
Littletown is a primary academy with big ICT ambitions. Customer Engagement Manager, Rachel Payne, looks at how a fast connection and a great IT strategy can transform learning for the better.
6th December 2018
SWGfL is delighted to be recognised in the production of the recently announced Online Safety Action Plan for Wales. This plan sets out clear objectives and actions to support and protect the Welsh population.
22nd November 2018
Earlier this month Sally Batchelor, UKSIC Project Coordinator attended the ninth annual Childnet Film Competition, which aims to encourage young people to create a film based on online safety themes. In this article she tells us about the event and gives us an insight into the type of films on show.
16th July 2018
It’s a busy time of year for schools, but that means it's a good time to book one of our bespoke Online Safety Training Sessions with one of our experts.
18th June 2018
The Professionals Online Safety Helpline has received several calls recently by schools who have been contacted by organisations claiming to have chatted to pupils online and offering the school online safety training. Here are a few things to consider.
11th June 2018
The UK Safer Internet Centre has been shortlisted for an ISPA 2018 award under the category Best Project or Partnership.
30th April 2018
We have listened to your feedback and built on the improvements we delivered in the redeveloped Online Safety BOOST tool with a big upgrade that we launched today. Read on to find out more about what’s new in this release.
22nd March 2018
Our annual 'State of the Nation' report into UK schools’ online safety policy and practice finds that while secondary schools perform better than primary schools, the difference isn’t as clear as it once was.
23rd January 2018
The holidays may be over, but the Barefoot Computing Project is here to help you get set for teaching computer science and computational thinking this term!
12th September 2017
Trafalgar Infant School in Richmond on Thames has become the 300th school to receive SWGfL’s Online Safety Mark accreditation.
1st August 2017
As the dust settles on another school year, we reflect on what it is that makes Online Safety Live so special.
20th July 2017
At Queen Mary University of London we are researching methods for teaching primary programming. Please complete our survey to help us with teaching you now and providing guidance and support for teachers.
5th July 2017
Take part in our survey to help us gain a better understanding of sexting among young people in the UK.
5th July 2017
The West of England ICT conference is taking place on the 12th June 2017, with a number of great speakers from SWGfL, UK Safer Internet Centre, Childnet, Ofsted, and many others
5th June 2017
Most people are familiar with age ratings for films. That’s not surprising. In the UK they have been with us for years. But what about apps and games?
14th March 2017