Articles Archive
Coronavirus, What You Need to Know - Professionals & Parents
With remote learning now taking full effect, there are a few things to keep in mind if you're a professional or a parent now working from home.
23rd March 2020
SWGfL Cyber Security Advice during Coronavirus
Cyber criminals are using the public’s fear and interest in Covid-19 to their advantage. We’ve produced some advice to help you avoid them.
23rd March 2020
From Mobile to Smartphone
Find out what has changed in the last 20 years with a nostalgia trip back to when Smartphones were just Mobiles.
16th March 2020
Advice on Safe Remote Learning amidst Coronavirus
The Covid-19 outbreak may mean enforced school closure becomes more likely. SWGfL and the UK Safer Internet Centre have released guidance to help schools plan for teaching remotely.
13th March 2020
360 Degree Safe Report - Findings Breakdown
Finding the 'State of the Nation' report hard going? Here, we break down the key findings of what was uncovered.
12th March 2020
10 Years of 360 degree safe
This year celebrates 10 years since the 360 degree safe Online Safety Self-Review Tool was released, this year's "State of the Nation" report analyses the self-review data of more that 11,000 schools across the country, and reflects on the progress of schools as well changes in the online safety landscape
12th March 2020
SWGfL launches new Roblox & Tiktok checklists
This Safer Internet Day we launched our two most recent checklists for the popular online gaming platform Roblox, and the mobile video hosting app, TikTok.
2nd March 2020
Malware, Ransomware and Trickbot - keep your setting safe
A number of schools have fallen victim to ransomware attacks, but what are they and how do you protect your setting?
24th February 2020
Online Safety, Anfield and Ciara - Safer Internet Day 2020
On Tuesday 11th February, Liverpool Football Club played host to around 450 local school children and SWGfL’s UK Safer Internet Centre team for Safer Internet Day.
14th February 2020
SWGfL statement on UK Government response to Online Harms White Paper
David Wright, UK Safer Internet Centre Director at SWGfL, issues statement following the UK Government's response to the Online Harms white paper.
12th February 2020
Identity Online - #freetobe
There are two sides to every coin, and maybe even more if you look long enough. You are the same but a different you when you’re at dinner with your Grandma than if you are out with your friends on Friday night and online is just the same.
7th February 2020
Intimate image abuse – 5 in 5
Five steps, five minutes, high five. Intimate image abuse (wrongly referred to as revenge porn) can be devastating. You can reclaim your images and your right to privacy with these five steps.
29th January 2020
We all have an online reputation. What’s yours?
If you use the internet, you've got an online reputation (or digital footprint). Knowing what's out there and how to control it is important for everyone. This is how you do it.
20th January 2020
Staying safe on Xbox – 5 in 5
Five tips, five minutes, high five. If your kids are playing Xbox, take five minutes now to understand how you can keep them safe and clued up when they're gaming.
13th January 2020
How to handle sexting incidents as a parent or teacher
It might feel like your worst nightmare, but sexting happens and if it goes wrong, the young people in your life need you to have the knowledge and resources to support them. This article will give you both.
6th January 2020
Staying safe on PlayStation – 5 in 5
Five tips, five minutes, high five. Get to grips with gaming with our quickfire guide to staying safe on PlayStation.
30th December 2019