Articles Archive

How to Improve Online Safety Standards at School
Take a look at how schools can take an individual approach towards online safety that can work towards exceptional standards.
27th January 2023

Only Two Weeks Until Safer Internet Day
With only two weeks to go until Safer Internet Day, find out how your school or organisation can show your support and get involved.
24th January 2023

Instagram Introduces ‘Quiet Mode’
Instagram has released a new feature called ‘Quiet Mode’ to help teens set some boundaries with going online. Find out more in this latest article
20th January 2023

New Podcast Episode Discussing Online Wellbeing and Young People
We have just released our latest podcast episode which discusses online wellbeing and young people. Take a listen right here on your favourite platform.
17th January 2023

SWGfL Announced as Finalists for Two Bett Awards 2023
SWGfL and ProjectEVOLVE have been announced as finalists for two awards at the prestigious BETT Awards Ceremony taking place later this year..
12th January 2023

How TikTok is Responding to Sexually Suggestive Content Online
Find out how TikTok is working towards strengthening enforcement of sexually suggestive content online in this latest article.
10th January 2023

Getting Ready for Safer Internet Day 2023
Find out how you can get involved for Safer Internet Day 2023 by taking a look at the films, educational resources and the new video wall for children and young people.
6th January 2023

Catch Up On The SWGfL Podcast - Interface!
In this article we give you a quick rundown of the previous 6 episodes of our Interface podcast as well as an opportunity to listen to all of them right here.
4th January 2023

SWGfL Services – Holiday Opening Hours 2022
Our SWGfL services have outlined in this latest article what opening hours are taking place throughout the holiday period.
21st December 2022

SWGfL - What Happened in 2022
In this latest article, SWGfL looks back at what has happened over the past year. Find out what the highlights were for 2022 and what new things are coming for 2023.
19th December 2022

Top Tips for Staying Safe Online This Holiday Season
While the holiday season is in full form and Christmas is just around the corner, we have highlighted some tips for keeping children and young people safe online!
16th December 2022

Video Wall Released for Safer Internet Day 2023
The UK Safer Internet Centre was pleased to announce the launch of the Safer Internet Day video wall earlier this month, which will allow young people to showcase their views on online safety. Read more here!
13th December 2022

Harmful Sexual Behaviour Resources and Training – Support for Professionals
The team behind the Harmful Sexual Behaviour Support Service have now developed a variety of resources and training materials to help professionals. Discover more in our latest article.
9th December 2022

WHO Report on Preventing Online Violence Against Children
The World Health Organisation (WHO) has released a new report that presents ways to keep children safe online. Find out more in this article.
6th December 2022

New Industry Partners Join StopNCII.org to Prevent the Sharing of Non-Consensual Intimate Images Online
TikTok and Bumble Inc. have joined Facebook and Instagram as Industry Partners of StopNCII.org to prevent the sharing of non-consensual intimate images online
1st December 2022

‘Downblousing’ and Sharing of Pornographic Deepfakes to Be Criminalised
It has been announced that the Government is set to criminalise ‘downblousing’ as well as the sharing of pornographic deepfakes without consent. Find out more
25th November 2022