Articles Archive

Amendments to Intimate Image Abuse Laws Announced
Learn more about amendments to intimate image abuse laws announced on the 27th of June 2023.
27th June 2023

Free Filtering and Monitoring Webinars Available
The UK Safer Internet Centre, on behalf of the Department for Education (DfE), is delivering a series of online webinars on filtering and monitoring. Find out what's included and book your place.
26th June 2023

ProjectEVOLVE: New Data Reveals the Current State of Online Safety Education
We have just released our latest ProjectEVOLVE report that looks at the current state of online safety delivery and assessment across England.
19th June 2023

Artificial Intelligence: What We Know So Far
There has been plenty of recent discussions around Artificial Intelligence (or AI), learn more about the history of AI and how it can be used.
16th June 2023

New AI Topic Hub Launched
We have just released a brand-new topic hub that explores the ins and outs of artificial intelligence with considerations for schools included.
12th June 2023

Cyber Security – Responding to Recent Threats
After a recent rise in cyber security threats, we suggest some steps you can take to increase your online security.
9th June 2023

SWGfL Wins at the Charity Awards 2023
We are delighted to announce that SWGfL has taken the top prize in the Education & Training category at this year’s Charity Awards.
8th June 2023

New Apple Feature Warns Users About Unwanted Nude Images
Apple have announced that they will include a ‘Sensitive Content Warning’ when adults receive a photo or a video that contains nude imagery. Find out more in this article.
7th June 2023

UK Safer Internet Centre Publish 2023 Appropriate Filtering & Monitoring Definitions
The UK Safer Internet Centre has published updated appropriate filtering and monitoring definitions for 2023.
30th May 2023

SWGfL Calls on Other Nations to Implement Essential Online Safety Initiatives
This week, SWGfL attended the ITU Regional Development Forum where we spoke to representatives all across Europe about essential online safety initiatives.
25th May 2023

New Data Released from the Harmful Sexual Behaviour Support Service
SWGfL has released a new, downloadable infographic with data revealing how the service supported cases throughout its pilot in 2022.
22nd May 2023

Mental Health Awareness Week – Anxiety Online
It's Mental Health Awareness Week, and this year's theme is anxiety. Find out more about how to look after yourself online.
18th May 2023

Staying Safe When Buying and Selling Personal Items Online
In this guidance we explore the process of buying and selling personal items online and what needs to be considered for staying safe.
16th May 2023

Supporting Social Media Influencers: A New Podcast Episode with Eman Kellam
In Episode 11 of the Interface Podcast, Eman Kellam joins our hosts to discuss how to support social media influencers in schools.
12th May 2023

UK Safer Internet Centre Launches Don’t Steal My Right to Appeal Campaign
The Online Safety Bill is looking to remove an essential protection that is supporting individuals to report and remove online content. Find out more
9th May 2023

SWGfL Shortlisted for the Charity Awards 2023
SWGfL is delighted to announce that we have made the shortlist for this year’s Charity Awards, in the Education and Training category.
3rd May 2023