Articles Archive
Instagram: New Parental Supervision Tools
In our latest article, we explore Instagram’s new parental supervision tools due to be released this month, and what they mean for parents and teens.
15th June 2022
Latest Research Shows 62% of Schools Have Not Received Cyber-Security Training
We are pleased to announce the launch of a brand new cyber-security report that looks into how well schools are protected throughout England and Wales. Discover more here:
15th June 2022
Online Safety Bill Set to Remove Essential Support for Victims of Online Harm
The Online Safety Bill is currently looking to dismantle an essential obligation that supports victims of online harm. Take a look at our article and see what is being proposed.
14th June 2022
Online Safety Policy and Practice Report 2022 Has Been Released for Schools in England
This annual report analyses what the strengths and weaknesses are when it comes to online safety practice and policy for schools in England. Find out more in this article
9th June 2022
Ofcom Releases Online Nation Report
Ofcom has released a new Online Nation report to show data around how people in the UK use the internet. Find out what conclusions were drawn
6th June 2022
The Home Secretary Visits SWGfL
On Wednesday 25th May, the Home Secretary, Priti Patel visited the SWGfL office to find out more about our important work in supporting victims of online harms. Find out what was discussed in our article
1st June 2022
David Wright Appointed New CEO of SWGfL
We are excited to announce that David Wright has been appointed as the new CEO of SWGfL. Find out more about this announcement in our article
1st June 2022
Skin Gambling - A Guide for Professionals, Parents and Carers
In this article we explore Skin Gambling, what it is, why it happens and some considerations for professionals, as well as parents and carers to keep young people safe.
30th May 2022
Keeping Children Safe in Education – Guidance from the Department for Education
The Department for Education has recently published the updated 2022 ‘Keeping children safe in education’ statutory guidance for schools and colleges in England. Discover more about what is included, here.
23rd May 2022
Revenge Porn Helpline Report Launch – Cases and Trends Seen in 2021
The Revenge Porn Helpline have launched their 2021 report. Discover more about their findings and report trends, here.
20th May 2022
How Does the Internet Know What I’m Thinking?
Take a look at why the internet has become so personal to individuals through ads and suggested content and ways you can help manage it and set some boundaries.
19th May 2022
Safeguarding Awareness Week - Harmful Sexual Behaviour Support Service
TES have organised the first Safeguarding Awareness Week to support schools in keeping children and young people safe. Find out what support is available.
17th May 2022
Supporting Mental Health Awareness Week 2022 – Advice from SWGfL and our Helplines
This week is Mental Health Awareness Week, focusing on loneliness. Here, we provide guidance and resources to support professionals or the young people in their care, throughout and beyond the week.
12th May 2022
Spot and Support campaign from the Harmful Sexual Behaviour Support Service
Read more about the Spot and Support campaign from the Harmful Sexual Behaviour Support Service.
4th May 2022
SWGfL partners with Dialogue to support residential care online safety leads
We have partnered with Dialogue to provide quarterly workshops for online safety leads who want to support the digital wellbeing and online safety of children in residential care and supported accommodation. Read more about this new partnership in our latest article!
3rd May 2022
Barefoot Climate Change Resources
Discover more about the 'Climate Champions' resource from Barefoot!
28th April 2022