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
Aimed at 9 – 11 year olds, there are free resources, lesson plans, classroom investigations and an online map to share your results with other schools around the UK. More than 5,000 primary schools have registered already
9th March 2017
SWGfL has teamed up with computer experts at Plymouth University to launch a new device that provides round-the-clock monitoring against online child abuse and radicalisation for primary and secondary schools
20th February 2017
Safer Internet Day is always a special day, and this year our Online Safety Consultants Andy Wood and Alan Earl, were delighted to be welcomed back to Everton and Liverpool Football Clubs to help teach young people about the power of image.
14th February 2017
To support schools develop effective strategies to understand, prevent and respond to cyberbullying, leading online safety charity Childnet, as part of the UK Safer Internet Centre, is launching their new Cyberbullying guidance along with a practical toolkit for teachers.
12th December 2016
The course aims to provide professionals working with children and vulnerble adults with a much needed tool kit of practical advice and resources.
6th October 2016
The IWF has recently announced that it can now proactively seek out online images and videos of child sexual abuse, as Harm Reduction Officer with SWGfL, I visited them to get up to speed on their amazing work
12th August 2016