Tag: Professionals Online Safety Helpline
Instagram Announces New Protective Measures for Teen Accounts
Instagram, along with Facebook and Messenger, has announced additional built-in protections for Teen Accounts. Find out what's been included.
14th May 2025
Real-Time Filtering in a World of Generative AI: What Schools and Colleges Need to Understand
In this article we explore the importance of real-time filtering to respond to the rise generative AI.
12th May 2025
Take Our Survey: Share Your Experience on Your Child's First Smartphone
SWGfL has launched a new survey aimed at parents and carers who have either given — or are planning to give — their child their first smartphone.
7th May 2025
New AI Policy Templates for Welsh Schools Available
We are excited to announce a new Generative AI policy template, now available to download via 360 Safe Cymru.
2nd 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
Roblox Launches New Parental Controls
Roblox has recently launched some new parental controls, offering more transparency and management over young people’s accounts.
8th April 2025
SWGfL Attends the Launch of the Digital Youth Work Standards
The newly launched Digital Youth Work Standards set out a quality framework designed to enhance digital youth work practices across the sector.
1st 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
SWGfL Supports Ofcom’s Enforcement of the Illegal Harms Codes
SWGfL welcomes Ofcom’s enforcement of the Illegal Harms Codes, marking a step in protecting individuals from illegal online content.
17th March 2025
Patreon Joins StopNCII.org as a New Industry Partner
Patreon, the leading media and community platform for creators and fans, has joined StopNCII.org as a new industry partner.
12th March 2025
ProjectEVOLVE Safeguarding: Upskill Your Safeguarding Knowledge
ProjectEVOLVE Safeguarding is specifically designed to help schools and organisations meet and upskill themselves within their safeguarding responsibilities.
10th March 2025
UK Safer Internet Centre and Liverpool Football Club – Getting Involved in Safer Internet Day
As part of the UK Safer Internet Centre, SWGfL visited Liverpool Football Club to educate school children about online scams and to celebrate Safer Internet Day.
11th February 2025
Integrating AI in Schools: New Policy Template Available
SWGfL has introduced a new AI policy template for schools aiming to ensure that AI is used responsibly, ethically, and effectively to enhance teaching.
6th February 2025
Register Your Support for Safer Internet Day 2025
Don't forget to register your support and get involved in joining the national conversation!
21st January 2025
Assessing the 360 Degree Safe Tool: Feedback from Schools
As part of our ongoing efforts to strengthen our approaches, we have asked schools to share their experiences with 360 Degree Safe.
10th January 2025
Revenge Porn Helpline Welcomes New Legislation to Criminalise the Creation and Sharing of Deepfakes But Still Raises Concern Amid Remaining Gaps
Take a look at what will be included and where current gaps still remain.
7th January 2025