Articles Archive
Why Sharing Passwords is a Bad Idea
This week the privacy regulator has cautioning MP’s over sharing their passwords with their staff after a number of tweets revealed they were engaged in the practice. But why not? What could go wrong if I do?
6th December 2017
YouTube expands work against abuse of platform
YouTube is one of the most widely used social media platforms in the world today. Here Susan Wojcicki, YouTube CEO, tells us how they are working to tackle abuse of the platform.
5th December 2017
SWGfL response to Government's Internet Safety Strategy
SWGfL Director, David Wright, responds to the Government's Internet Safety Strategy green paper, we reflect on the document and look at where it may need some development.
27th November 2017
9 Tips for staying safe online at Christmas
At this time of year it is important to ensure that you and your children are safe when playing with new tech. Here are our tips for staying safe online this Christmas.
22nd November 2017
Is your Xmas present safe and appropriate?
The festive season is starting to pick up steam as we head towards Black Friday and Cyber Monday. With tech being the order of the day, we need to make sure we know what we are buying before clicking that button.
21st November 2017
All different, all equal: A guide to managing bullying in schools
This Anti Bullying Week, Kat Tremlett, from the Professionals Online Safety Helpline, gives her advice for professionals who are concerned about cyberbullying.
15th November 2017
All different, all equal: LGBT, bullying and schools
This anti-bullying week the theme is "all different, all equal". It's tempting to celebrate how far we've come in LGBT rights, but we still have a long way to go.
14th November 2017
All different, all equal: Where has all the empathy gone?
This anti-bullying week the theme is "all different,all equal". Here we look at the link between empathy and bullying.
13th November 2017
Superfast Connectivity: What does it all mean?
The latest in our 'connectivity' series looks at the changing landscape of 'Superfast Broadband' and what all the terminology means.
8th November 2017
SWGfL shortlisted for BETT Awards
SWGfL’s latest self-review tool, 360 Data has been shortlisted as a BETT Awards 2018 finalist in the Service and Support category.
2nd November 2017
Government publishes Internet Safety Strategy Green Paper
Today the Government has published a consultation that will help shape the UK’s strategies around online safety.
11th October 2017
Finding the balance - mental wellbeing in the workplace
This World Mental Health Day we reflect on mental health in the workplace and consider how the education sector can support teacher's need for mental wellbeing.
10th October 2017
Strengthening online safety in the UAE
SWGfL has entered into a Memorandum of Understanding with partners in the UAE.
4th October 2017
Helpline founder shortlisted for Hero award
Laura Higgins, Operations Manager for SWGfL and the UK Safer Internet Centre, has been shortlisted for the ‘Hero of the Year’ award at the annual Women in IT Excellence Awards.
29th September 2017
Helping young people rise above mental health challenges
Following Public Health England’s launch of 'Rise Above for Schools'- the latest initiative aimed at helping young people build resilience. Here Ben Bolton, reflects on his own experience of working in the field with HeadStart.
21st September 2017
Demystifying Tech: Data Breaches
Coming off the back of one of the biggest data breaches in history, it seems not a month goes by without another report of some big hack . So what is a data breach? Who causes them and why? And what can we do to protect ourselves?
14th September 2017