SWGfL presented at the Spletno oko Conference to address the pressing issue of protecting vulnerable groups online
4th October 2024
Filtering has become more complex with the introduction of Encrypted Client Hello (ECH), the latest encryption standard aimed at improving user privacy.
2nd October 2024
Taking place on Wednesday, 2nd October at 14:00pm, there's just a couple days left to secure your spot!
30th September 2024
Safer Internet Day 2025 is set for Tuesday, February 11th 2025. Find out what our theme is in our latest blog.
26th September 2024
The latest Cybersurvey, released by Youthworks, has revealed the complex relationships teenagers have with their lives online.
25th September 2024
Instagram has introduced ‘Teen Accounts’ to provide more protections for users aged 13 to 15, offering parents increased oversight of their social media usage.
18th September 2024
The latest 360Safe report on online safety in English schools reveals a surprising and concerning slowdown in progress.
16th September 2024
This year’s results have highlighted both successes and challenges for schools in what is a complex and rapidly changing landscape.
10th September 2024
Our latest Online Safety Clinics and Online Safety Live events are here to support teachers and school communities to stay up to date with the latest knowledge and news around online safety.
29th August 2024
Sophie Mortimer, Revenge Porn Helpline Manager, has recently written an opinion piece for The Independent sharing her experiences and insights.
20th August 2024
We have outlined some key points in how to approach online extremist content with children and young people, developed by the Professionals Online Safety Helpline.
8th August 2024
Google has strengthened their policies and systems to provide better control over non-consensual sexual synthetic media.
7th August 2024
In more recent years, we’ve seen technological advancements in the media we consume, and the emergence of synthetic media and deepfakes have become more prevalent. Learn about synthetic media, how it began, and the future of AI-generated content.
26th July 2024
Pete Etchells, Professor of Psychology and Science Communication, joined the podcast Interface to discuss his work around screentime.
17th July 2024
Find out when our next online safety training sessions are taking place and reserve your spot here.
12th July 2024
We are calling on the new government to join us in ensuring that stronger online protections are implemented to keep individuals safe online.
1st July 2024