Articles Archive

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

Improve your privacy online – 5 in 5
Five tips, five minutes, high five. Get a grip on your privacy and security online with this quickfire privacy checkup.
16th December 2019

This is why we launched Report Harmful Content
Report Harmful Content officially launched on Tuesday 3 December. These stories and statistics show exactly why the service is so important.
5th December 2019

Christmas is a time for sharing - make sure it's with consent
With a string of high-production-value nativity performances upcoming, have you considered the implications of photographing your leading star's performance?
27th November 2019

How SWGfL is helping to eliminate violence against women
November 25th marks the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women and Girls. This day is a cause that means a great deal to SWGfL, as much of our work operating three helplines comes back to gendered violence.
25th November 2019

ProjectEVOLVE launches - here's everything you need to know
Free resources for teachers. Evolve your curriculum for the 21st century with hundreds of free plans, presentations, and resources.
22nd November 2019

Celebrating assistive technology
Assistive technology empowers people with disabilities to maintain and improve their confidence, independence, and quality of life.
18th November 2019

Anti-Bullying Tips from the Professionals Online Safety Helpline
8 years on the frontline of online safety issues in the children's workforce has equipped the POSH practitioners with a unique insight into bullying online. Here, they share their expert advice.
14th November 2019

Trick or treat – tackling online horror stories
There are some scary sights online, with ghouls and demons lurking in dark corners hoping to steal your information or ruin your day. Proton packs at the ready, it's time to exorcise some digital ghosts.
28th October 2019

Tackling bullying on social media
We want to run you through what the major social media networks are doing to combat bullying and empower you to tackle abusive behaviour online.
23rd October 2019