EastEnders has thrust the subject of sexting into the limelight recently, but how common is the problem and how has the show handled this sensitive topic?
6th April 2017
Porn-bots are becoming more common, but what are they, and and why are they appearing on the popular messaging app?
20th March 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
With the advent of the Internet and mobile devices, computing has become so accessible, even a toddler can do it. But what benefit is this technology bringing? Or are we rotting their brains every time we hand them the tablet?
3rd March 2017
How do we know that the online safety education programmes we provide are making a difference? Ken Corish outlines the case for developing a set of standards for online safety to develop resilience in children and young people
2nd 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
Even if you know which apps young people use, it can be difficult to know what they all do. Here is our guide to some of those apps and some of the potential risks you should be aware of
16th 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
At SWGfL, we have helped several schools recover after the impact of a Ransomware attack, by providing expert consultancy and support. Last year we highlighted the challenges posed by Ransomware attacks, and it continues to be a threat faced by many schools.
27th January 2017
Over recent years, the annual assessment report has disclosed a lack of knowledge amongst teachers and this definitely remains the case over the last 12 months with almost half of schools (49%) have no staff training to date around online safety.
26th January 2017
The start of the New Year also sees the start of a new schedule of Online Safety Live events and we’re kicking off this January in the North West.
17th January 2017
With 3 weeks to go to Safer Internet Day, we have lots of information and resources to help you celebrate the day. Education Packs now available for download!
17th January 2017
With just seven weeks to go until Safer Internet Day 2017 we are well underway for our plans to make this the biggest one yet. This year's theme is Be the Change: Unite for a Better Internet
13th December 2016
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
2016 has been a whirlwind of headlines including data protection, appropriate filtering and monitoring, sexting, social media, ransomware and the computing curriculum. Read our 2016 roundup and discover all the great content you may have missed
7th 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