Tag: ProjectEVOLVE
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
SWGfL: 25 Years of Innovation, Safeguarding, and Global Impact
SWGfL celebrated its 25th anniversary with a landmark event at the Royal Albert Memorial Museum in Exeter. Find out what happened.
24th October 2025
Instagram’s New Teen Account Update: Aligning Content with Film Ratings
Across Instagram, content settings for teens under 18 will be guided by PG-13 movie ratings by default.
16th October 2025
Join Our 25 Year Anniversary Virtual Event
Join us on Tuesday 21st October 2025 to celebrate our 25-year campaign. Hear from the people who have shaped our journey since 2000.
29th September 2025
Take Our Survey: Understanding the Support Young People Need to Stay Safe Online
We have released an anonymous and confidential survey for young people aged 13 to 24.
22nd September 2025
Government Announces Strengthening Online Protections Against Self-Harm Content
Under new rules, platforms will be obliged to block harmful content before it appears, rather than relying on removal after publication.
9th September 2025
SWGfL: 25 Years of Ensuring Everyone can Benefit from Technology Free from Harm
We’re proud to launch our 25-year anniversary campaign in celebration of the people and progress that have shaped SWGfL since 2000
5th 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
Keeping Children Safe in Education – Department for Education Publishes Draft Guidance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
Meta Takes Action Against ‘Nudify’ Apps
We strongly welcome the decisive steps Meta is taking to address the growing threat of "nudify" apps (AI-powered tools that produce fake, non-consensual sexually explicit images).
13th June 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
UK Government Rejects Recommendations to Tackle NCII Abuse
The UK Government have officially rejected the majority of the Women and Equalities Committee recommendations for tackling NCII abuse.
20th May 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
SWGfL Welcomes Ofcom's New Child Online Safety Measures
These measures place much-needed responsibility on digital platforms to ensure that children can enjoy the benefits of being online.
24th April 2025
Upcoming Online Safety Clinics: Book Your Place
Covering critical topics such as intimate image abuse, AI in education, and online safety for SEND communities, these sessions offer practical guidance and expert insights.
26th March 2025