Tag: Professionals Online Safety Helpline
Responding to Online Extremism – Guidance for Professionals and Parents
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
How to Spot a Deepfake: Guidance for Professionals, Parents and Carers
We explore how synthetic media can differ from genuine material and how to spot some of the most common signs of generated content.
2nd August 2024
Improving Digital Safeguards in Education – Response to the King’s Speech
King Charles announced parliament’s new plans to “raise standards in education and promote children’s wellbeing”. Read our response in our latest article.
22nd July 2024
Rethinking Screen Time: A Balanced Perspective with Pete Etchells
Pete Etchells, Professor of Psychology and Science Communication, joined the podcast Interface to discuss his work around screentime.
17th July 2024
New Online Safety Training Sessions Available For Autumn
Find out when our next online safety training sessions are taking place and reserve your spot here.
12th July 2024
UK Safer Internet Centre Releases Manifesto Calling for Stronger Online Protections
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
SWGfL to Explore Child Reporting Initiatives to Combat Online Abuse
SWGfL has been chosen to collaborate with Safe Online to explore child friendly reporting
26th June 2024
Cyberbullying: What You Need to Know About Reporting Online Bullying and Harassment
Find out about cyberbullying and online harassment, alongside how our services can help adults, educational staff, and young people to report these harms online.
21st June 2024
David Wright Awarded Commander of the Order of the British Empire (CBE)
As part of the King’s Birthday Honours List for 2024, David Wright has been awarded a Commander of the Order of the British Empire (CBE) .
15th June 2024
What Does a Donation Mean to SWGfL?
Find out how you can support the ongoing work of SWGfL.
5th June 2024
Department for Education Releases Keeping Children Safe in Education for 2024
This guidance outlines crucial measures for the safeguarding and protection of children within educational settings.
3rd June 2024
Getting Support from The Professionals Online Safety Helpline: What You Need to Know
Our Professionals Online Safety Helpline has supported professionals working with children and young people since 2011, find out about the support available.
31st May 2024
TikTok Shop: Staying Safe When Buying Online
Find out about TikTok Shop, and how to browse and purchase on the e-commerce feature safely.
24th May 2024
Safer Internet Day 2024: What Was The Impact?
Safer Internet Day 2024 once again made an incredible impact, reaching more young people across the UK than ever before. Find out what impact the day had.
15th May 2024
Embracing Change within School Safeguarding: The Implications of Recent Internet Security Protocols
This article aims to unpack challenges within recent internet security protocals and explore the implications for schools
9th May 2024
UK Schools Receive Sextortion Alert
The National Crime Agency has alerted schools across the UK around the surge in cases of financially motivated sexual extortion.
30th April 2024