Mention the word Agar to today’s youth, and they will probably likely associate it with Agar.io, an online multiplayer game. It's harmless fun, but none the less it does cause issues
1st June 2016
Since April 2014, we have been working in partnership with Welsh Government to raise awareness of Online Safety issues amongst schools and colleges in Wales as well as to raise school standards in Wales when it comes to Online Safety policy and practice. (This article is written in welsh)
27th May 2016
In 2014, we bid for and successfully won a contract to support Welsh Government in the delivery of e-Safety education across Wales. Here's an update of our progress.
27th May 2016
We are delighted to announce that our Professionals Online Safety Helpline has won an Internet Matters Digital Safety Award!
26th May 2016
Following the consultation launched in December 2015, the Department for Education has today, published its response and revised statutory guidance: 'Keeping Children Safe in Education'
26th May 2016
The National Police Chief Council released a statement on the procedure they have to take when a 'sexting' incident is reported to the police. As a result SWGfL and the UK Safer Internet Centre have updated their advice for schools...
24th May 2016
The Professionals Online Safety Helpline was setup in 2011 to help people who work with children with Online Safety issues, to raise awareness we have produced a new video to introduce the service
19th May 2016
In the world of social media, one of the hottest platforms at the moment is the photo sharing platform Instagram, especially with young people. Here are the answers to 5 top questions you may have about it
18th May 2016
Is your school considering running its own Twitter or Facebook account? Do you know what to consider regarding devices that young people or visitors bring into school every day?
17th May 2016
We’re aware that there has been a spate of phishing emails recently, so we’ve compiled this quick guide to help raise awareness of phishing
17th May 2016
Vlogger Zoella is reported to earn over £50K a month from YouTube alone...wow! But there are risks associated with vlogging too. We explore both sides of the argument.
13th May 2016
MeeTwo is a new ‘peer support’ app which is currently being developed within schools to improve resilience and help teenagers aged 13-18 to cope with everyday stress and anxiety
10th May 2016
There’s been quite a bit of chat about the app ooVoo on the helpline recently, particularly in relation to younger user's safety. With that in mind, here are 5 steps to a safer ooVoo.
5th May 2016
We’re always very concerned when we hear that schools are being misinformed particularly when it leads to additional spending or a compromise in quality, safety or security
4th May 2016
Friendly WiFi, the Public WiFi accreditation scheme is pleased to announce a new partnership with SWGfL to provide access to the accreditation for schools and further promote awareness of the colourful Friendly WiFi logo, to help children and young people stay safe online.
22nd April 2016
That dreaded buffering symbol was a regular occurrence at Turlin Moor primary school until they upgraded to Superfast Broadband. Read about their journey and find out to take the next step in yours.
19th April 2016