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The Future of ProjectEVOLVE: Professionals Join SWGfL for Online Event
Ken Corish details the advancements and impact of ProjectEVOLVE, our innovative toolkit aimed at enhancing digital literacy and online safety across the education sector.
25th October 2024

Building Capacity for Child Online Protection in Malta
Earlier this month, SWGfL was proud to support the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) in delivering a series of Child Online Protection (COP) training sessions in Malta, strengthening the nation’s response to online risks faced by children.
15th October 2024

A Global Framework for Change: Discussing NCII at the UN Cybercrime Convention
NCII abuse has been included in the draft UN Cybercrime Convention. Find out what this means for protecting users online.
10th October 2024

SWGfL Presents at Keeping Children and Young People Safe Online Conference
SWGfL recently participated in the 18th International Conference "Keeping Children and Young People Safe Online," dedicated to safeguarding children in the digital era.
7th October 2024

SWGfL Presents Tech Driven Solutions at Spletno oko Conference in Slovenia
SWGfL presented at the Spletno oko Conference to address the pressing issue of protecting vulnerable groups online
4th October 2024

Understanding the Impact of Encrypted Client Hello on School Filtering Systems
Filtering has become more complex with the introduction of Encrypted Client Hello (ECH), the latest encryption standard aimed at improving user privacy.
2nd October 2024

Last Chance to Book Tickets for ProjectEVOLVE Event
Taking place on Wednesday, 2nd October at 14:00pm, there's just a couple days left to secure your spot!
30th September 2024

Save the Date: Safer Internet Day 2025
Safer Internet Day 2025 is set for Tuesday, February 11th 2025. Find out what our theme is in our latest blog.
26th September 2024

Cybersurvey Reveals Key Insights into Young People’s Online Lives
The latest Cybersurvey, released by Youthworks, has revealed the complex relationships teenagers have with their lives online.
25th September 2024

Teen Accounts Introduced to Instagram
Instagram has introduced ‘Teen Accounts’ to provide more protections for users aged 13 to 15, offering parents increased oversight of their social media usage.
18th September 2024

Online Safety in Schools: Urgent Need for Improvement Amid Technological Advancements
The latest 360Safe report on online safety in English schools reveals a surprising and concerning slowdown in progress.
16th September 2024

ProjectEVOLVE Report 2024: How Schools Can Close the Digital Skills Gap
This year’s results have highlighted both successes and challenges for schools in what is a complex and rapidly changing landscape.
10th September 2024

Online Safety Training Available to Kickstart the Autumn Term
Our latest Online Safety Clinics and Online Safety Live events are here to support teachers and school communities to stay up to date with the latest knowledge and news around online safety.
29th August 2024

Working on the Revenge Porn Helpline: Insights from Sophie Mortimer
Sophie Mortimer, Revenge Porn Helpline Manager, has recently written an opinion piece for The Independent sharing her experiences and insights.
20th August 2024

Responding to Online Extremism – Guidance for Professionals and Parents
We have outlined some key points in how to approach online extremist content with children and young people, developed by the Professionals Online Safety Helpline.
8th August 2024

Google Responds to Non-Consensual Sexual Synthetic Media
Google has strengthened their policies and systems to provide better control over non-consensual sexual synthetic media.
7th August 2024