Articles Archive
Screentime or Screenuse?
Flipping the conversation with young people using SWGfL EVOLVE. This new free platform is for any adult who wants to shape and support children and young people’s online lives
8th February 2019
Recap: Safer Internet Day at Liverpool Football Club
Liverpool Football Club and the UK Safer Internet Centre hosted over 400 children at Anfield on Safer Internet Day. Thirty-one schools from across Liverpool gathered to listen to our online safety expert, play Safer Internet Day games, meet players and tour the stadium.
7th February 2019
SWGfL - A Look Back at 2018
2018 saw SWGfL continue to extend its reach across both the UK and the globe, influencing positive change amongst young people, the children’s workforce, the general public and governments.
21st January 2019
Safer Internet Day - SID TV 2019 Launched
Each year we create a series of films for Safer Internet Day to engage young people and help start conversations in classrooms across the country. Here's how to use the films in your school.
9th January 2019
New national service launched to assist public in reporting online harmful content
As a partner within the UK Safer Internet Centre, SWGfL is launching a new reporting centre to assist the public in reporting online abuse and harmful content: Report Harmful Content Online.
20th December 2018
Creating an Effective School Safeguarding Strategy
Online Safety has become a key and pivotal part of a school’s broader safeguarding commitment. So where to start? It can look a daunting task when viewed as a whole so the key is breaking the task down into manageable sections.
11th December 2018
Holidays, Toys and Tech: A checklist for parents and carers
Christmas holidays are almost here and connected toys are more enticing than ever. Before purchasing everything on your family wish list, you may want to thoughtfully consider the toys and tech that will create the right balance in your home.
11th December 2018
Online Pornography is UK Parents' Most Widely Shared Worry
The most widely acknowledged concern among parents is exposure of their children to online pornography, according to collaborative research conducted with the University of Plymouth by South West Grid for Learning.
10th December 2018
Littletown Academy – Bringing Education into the Cloud
Littletown is a primary academy with big ICT ambitions. Customer Engagement Manager, Rachel Payne, looks at how a fast connection and a great IT strategy can transform learning for the better.
6th December 2018
Bridge Schools Multi-Academy Trust
Customer Engagement Manager, Rachel, looks at how an SWGfL connectivity solution, including filtering and firewalls, allows a network of schools in Cornwall to operate more efficiently.
4th December 2018
SWGfL's Part in the Online Safety Action Plan for Wales
SWGfL is delighted to be recognised in the production of the recently announced Online Safety Action Plan for Wales. This plan sets out clear objectives and actions to support and protect the Welsh population.
22nd November 2018
How Reporting Violations on Social Media Works
There is a lot of confusion about reporting content on social media platforms. Here we hope to debunk some myths, help you understand the process and therefore make more effective reports on social media.
20th November 2018
Online Bullying - Practical Advice for Teachers
Advice for teachers on tackling online bullying from the Professionals Online Safety Helpline
15th November 2018
Get itching to use Barefoot Resources – Scratch
Get creative with coding using our Barefoot Scratch resources. Perfect for a winter day, they allow children to be creative in the warmth of the classroom.
15th November 2018
16 Days of Activism: 16 reasons why we need to speak out about intimate image abuse
16 Days of Activism is a global awareness campaign We will be using this time to reflect upon 16 reasons why we need to speak out about intimate image abuse
15th November 2018
Gaming Disorder
A look at the recent incorporation of 'gaming disorder' into the International Classification of Diseases by the WHO
14th November 2018