Tag: Teachers
What has SWGfL Achieved in 2024?
SWGfL reflects on a year of impactful milestones and initiatives that have advanced the safety and protections of internet users across the UK and beyond.
20th December 2024
Navigating Filtering Concerns Around School-Issued Devices
Recent concerns have been raised in the media regarding the potential for harmful content to be accessed via iPads issued to students in schools. While the challenges are significant, there are practical steps schools, parents, and communities can take to address these risks effectively.
19th December 2024
Response to Ofcom’s Online Safety Act Codes of Practice
Read our response to the Ofcom codes of practice under the UK’s Online Safety Act, which is coming into effect in March 2025
16th December 2024
A Guide to Staying Safe with the Stars Messaging App
A new social media app for children is growing in popularity. Learn more about how Stars works, and how to use it safely.
13th December 2024
Landmark Parliamentary Bill to Combat Non-Consensual Intimate Imagery and Deepfakes
The UK Parliament will deliberate a Private Members Bill which represents a significant step forward in combating non-consensual intimate imagery.
10th December 2024
Introducing the X Checklist – Keeping Your Profile Under Control
The X Checklist is a comprehensive guide designed to help individuals take control of their X profile.
4th December 2024
New Version of ‘So You Got Naked Online’ Released
SWGfL has released a new version of So You Got Naked Online, to provide children, guardians and teachers with essential advice on sexting incidents.
29th November 2024
Ofcom Report Highlights Gender Differences in Online Behaviours
The latest findings from Ofcom’s annual report into the UK’s digital habits revealing how men and women engage with the online world.
28th November 2024
StopNCII.org Being Used to Protect Over 1,000,000 Images Online
We are marking the third-year anniversary of StopNCII.org by revealing that it is now being used to protect over 1,000,000 images from being shared online without consent.
25th November 2024
Insights from the UK Safer Internet Centre’s Sextortion Report
The UKSIC has recently released a report examining sextortion cases handled by the Revenge Porn Helpline from August 2022 to August 2024.
20th November 2024
Anti-Bullying Alliance Reveals 1 in 5 Children Experience Frequent Bullying
This week is Anti-Bullying Week, and new data has revealed that one in five children reported frequently experiencing bullying, and nearly 25% of pupils reported being a victim of cyberbullying.
14th November 2024
One Year on From the Online Safety Act
Read the UK Safer Internet Centre response one year on from the Online Safety Act - what improvement needs to be made?
8th November 2024
Free Resources Now Available for Safer Internet Day 2025
The official resources for Safer Internet Day are now available to download for free on the UK Safer Internet Centre website!
7th November 2024
Navigating the Latest Changes in DfE Filtering and Monitoring Standards for Schools and Colleges
DfE has recently updated its Filtering and Monitoring Standards for Schools and Colleges, introducing changes designed to address evolving digital risks.
28th October 2024
Assisted Monitoring Service: A Proactive Approach to Safeguarding Students
SWGfL has partnered with Senso to provide schools and colleges with an innovative monitoring solution: the Assisted Monitoring Service.
22nd October 2024
SWGfL Announced as Finalist in the Tech South West Awards
ProjectEVOLVE was announced in the Best Education Initiative category and StopNCII.org announced in the Tech for Good category.
16th October 2024