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Social media, mobile devices… What does your policy say?
Is your school considering running its own Twitter or Facebook account? Do you know what to consider regarding devices that young people or visitors bring into school every day?
17th May 2016
SWGfL partners with Friendly WiFi
Friendly WiFi, the Public WiFi accreditation scheme is pleased to announce a new partnership with SWGfL to provide access to the accreditation for schools and further promote awareness of the colourful Friendly WiFi logo, to help children and young people stay safe online.
22nd April 2016
Our anti-bullying resources for schools are now available to download
We are thrilled to share the news that the new ENABLE anti-bullying resources are now available to download!
12th April 2016
Yik Yak.. What’s the crack?!
Yik Yak, it’s an app that allows users to post in a geographical area anonymously and comes with an age restriction of 17. Yik Yak does not want school children using the app, but of course they are and here lies the challenge...
4th April 2016
Online Safety Live....the future
With the current batch of Online Safety Briefings coming to an end, plans are well under way for the future. Have you attended one of our free sessions yet?
15th March 2016
Empower Children, Eliminate Bullying
We have great pleasure in announcing the brand new and FREE Anti Bullying Resource, Enable.
14th March 2016
Join Us and Celebrate Safer Internet Day!
Over 100 countries from the Insafe European network and all over the world will celebrate Safer Internet Day today under the slogan ‘Play your part for a better internet’.
9th February 2016
Instagram Gossip Style Pages
We are aware of a growing trend in the UK that we call “baited pages”. These usually appear on Instagram, but we have also seen this on other Social media platforms...
26th January 2016
A Sneak Peek Behind the Scenes at Safer Internet Day 2016 TV Filming
This year’s Safer Internet Day will take place on the 9th February and we’ve been working hard behind the scenes to make this the best yet! We had a great time last week travelling around the country filming the content for SID TV, click here for a behind the scenes diary of what we got up to...
9th December 2015
Anti-Bullying week, what do you have planned?
There are many ways to get involved in Anti-Bullying Week 2015 and everyone’s voice or stand against bullying matters. Let’s make a noise about bullying!
9th November 2015
Is Superfast Broadband in your area yet?
With the ever increasing use of internet within schools the demand for Superfast Broadband continuing to grow. Is it in your area yet?
15th October 2015
Looking beyond Online Safety in the Digital Literacy Curriculum
The education of online safety schools is very high on the agenda within the new Computing curriculum, and rightfully so. But Digital Literacy goes a lot further than this - have you got the full curriculum covered?
14th October 2015
Empower staff, get compliant with Online Safety BOOST
Since 2013, we have been helping schools train and protect staff, students and parents with our online safety toolkit BOOST. Since winning a BETT award earlier this year, we have completely redeveloped the system - here is the lowdown on the new system.
13th October 2015
Help Your Students To Sharpen Up Search Techniques
Typing simply “River” into Google isn’t necessarily going to return learning resources to help you with your Geography home learning project. There are a number of ways that can help students to improve the accuracy of returns in web searches...
8th September 2015
7 Simple Online Safety Tips for Newly Qualified Teachers
September and the start of term is fast approaching, a daunting time for NQT’s! But while you’re packing your pencil case and finishing off your lesson plans, turn your thoughts to online safety and follow these simple tips in protecting your online identity, and the children you’re teaching.
27th August 2015
Make This The Year You Get Online Safety Right For Your School
As another new school year approaches and the beautiful summer rain clouds we all enjoyed seem but a distant memory, thoughts turn to new classes; new strategies; new challenges.
27th August 2015