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FOMO Causes Young People To Spend Too Much Time Online
Our first report in a series exploring the relationship between digital technology and young people’s wellbeing.
22nd March 2018
Why Compulsory RSE is so important
To celebrate International Women's Day 2018, we look at proposals to allow parents to withdraw young people from RSE classes and discuss why it's a backward step.
8th March 2018
Parenting in a Digital Age: Youtube (+ 5 Top Tips)
Over the past 7 years, statistics show a big decline in traditional TV watching, with a corresponding large increase in on-demand consumption amongst young people. With such a big shift, how do we manage the risks?
21st February 2018
Football clubs help celebrate Safer Internet Day 2018
How more than 50 football clubs from across the country got involved to help make this year's event the biggest yet.
13th February 2018
Millions take part to help make Safer Internet Day 2018 the biggest yet!
Tuesday 6th February saw the celebration of Safer Internet Day across the world in more than 140 countries. We look back on the range of activities that took place across the country that helped make the day so successful.
8th February 2018
Scottish Government unveils new and improved 360 Degree Safe tool in Scotland
360 degree safe Scotland just got better. Our award winning online safety self-review tool has undergone a major upgrade making it more secure, reliable and user friendly.
6th February 2018
Safer Internet Day 2018 - Everything you need to get involved
It’s Safer Internet Day today and we are so excited about the huge range of activities that will be taking place up and down the country to celebrate #SID2018.
6th February 2018
Less than a week to go until Safer Internet Day: 7 ways to get involved
With less than a week to go until Safer Internet Day 2018 - here are 7 ways that you can help support the day.
31st January 2018
Safeguarding: Advice for professionals this Safer Internet Day
Professionals Online Safety Helpline offers advice on what to do if a young person comes to you with an online safety concern.
30th January 2018
Safer Internet Day 2018: Education packs and SID TV films now available
To help organisations get involved in Safer Internet Day on 6th February, the UK Safer Internet Centre has launched Safer Internet Day 2018 Education Packs and SID TV videos.
22nd January 2018
Safety Snakes: Programming meets Online Safety
Safety Snakes is a brand new, free resource designed to help primary school pupils learn how to stay safe online, while also developing their computational thinking and programming skills.
22nd January 2018
4 ways to get involved in Safer Internet Day 2018
Safer Internet Day is celebrated globally on Tuesday 6th February. If you work with young people, or have children yourself, here are a few ways to get involved.
11th January 2018
Latest Research: Young people feel pressured into sending nudes
SWGfL - as part of its work in the UK Safer Internet Centre - with Plymouth University, The Office of the eSafety Commissioner and Netsafe have collaborated on research into young people’s experience of sexting.
13th December 2017
Why sharing passwords is a bad idea
This week the privacy regulator has cautioning MP’s over sharing their passwords with their staff after a number of tweets revealed they were engaged in the practice. But why not? What could go wrong if I do?
6th December 2017
SWGfL response to Government's Internet Safety Strategy
SWGfL Director, David Wright, responds to the Government's Internet Safety Strategy green paper, we reflect on the document and look at where it may need some development.
27th November 2017
Consultation for teachers about PSHE and RSE
Teachers around the UK are invited to take part in a consultation to shape PSHE and RSE education in schools.
22nd November 2017