Articles Archive
Microsoft Teams - 5 in 5
Microsoft Teams continues to be a particularly popular choice for video conferencing. Here we highlight some of the many features and benefits available whilst showing you how to stay safe when using it.
14th July 2020
How to become an Online Tutor – Safeguarding Considerations
If you’re looking to start a career as an online tutor or offer your teaching skills to schools during this time, there are certain things to consider when it comes to delivering online lessons.
1st July 2020
Online Tutoring – Safeguarding Considerations for Schools
Tutoring is more important than ever, with a constant need to keep students and young people engaged in their education. Here are some safeguarding considerations if you're a school looking to recruit online tutors.
1st July 2020
What has been the impact of Remote Learning?
With almost three months since lockdown restrictions came into place, researchers are now able to look at how pupils have engaged with remote learning as well as how education as a whole has shifted across the board.
30th June 2020
Whisper – What Happens Next?
Find out how Whisper will continue to support schools during this time. Get all the information on how our donation will continue and hear all about our latest offer.
23rd June 2020
Covid-19: Expectations and Effects on Children Online
Covid-19 has affected the lives of billions of people across the world, with unprecedented peacetime restrictions imposed. David Wright (Director of UK Safer Internet Centre) looks at the expectations and effects this time has had towards children online.
18th June 2020
SWGfL & Facebook Release a New Guide for Schools using Facebook Apps
SWGfL have been pleased to work directly with Facebook and Childnet to produce a brand new guide for education professionals using Facebook apps.
15th June 2020
SWGfL Carries Out First Ever Remote Assessment for Online Safety Mark
A milestone was achieved when we carried out our first ever remote assessment for the Online Safety Mark last month. Find out how we got on and what the feedback was.
11th June 2020
Zoom - 5 in 5
Zoom continues to be one of the most popular video conferencing platforms in the UK right now. Our 5 in 5 tells you everything you need to know about its many features, as well as how to stay safe when online.
8th June 2020
SWGfL listed as one of the most innovative ‘Online Safety’ companies in UK
A new report has revealed that the UK is a world leader in online safety innovation. As part of this, SWGfL are proud to be listed as one the companies throughout the nation leading the way in online safety products.
27th May 2020
Report Harmful Content Launch Bi-Lingual Site
We are pleased to announce that the Report Harmful Content platform is now available in Welsh language, which will make this service more accessible for Welsh language users.
27th May 2020
Whisper - ''An Amazing Resource At This Time''
Currently over 190 schools have signed up to a safe, secure, anonymous reporting tool. But how are schools using it? And what has the response been? We contacted just one of these schools to find out how it’s been working for them.
20th May 2020
Reopening of Schools - Online Safety Considerations
SWGfL has drawn together the following article and resource to help with reopening your school. What to think about when welcoming your children back from lockdown.
20th May 2020
Report Harmful Content Launch Annual Report
Report Harmful Content has just released their annual report into the findings surrounding harmful content online. Read all the key findings in our latest article.
13th May 2020
The Public Show Support to RP Helpline
After extensive coverage and a surge in cases, the public show support to the RP Helpline.
11th May 2020
Press Start With Gaming
New to gaming and want to see what all the fuss is about? Here we look at why gaming is so popular and list some experiences you can play individually or as a whole family.
4th May 2020