Articles Archive
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
Back to school - supporting young people in the new year
As we settle into another school year, Kat Tremlett, Professionals Online Safety Helpline practitioner, thinks about the challenges facing young people.
12th September 2017
Connectivity: What’s next for “superfast broadband”?
Superfast broadband has transformed the use of technology for many across the UK. We look at what's next for “superfast broadband”
12th September 2017
What is Gaming?
Gaming is bigger than ever, larger now than both cinema and music, and with mobile gaming more people are playing than ever before. So how did we get here and what is it all about?
25th April 2017
Introducing Assisted Monitoring
Today, SWGfL is announcing that it is introducing Assisted Monitoring; a new service that applies SWGfL unique capabilities to assist schools in managing technology monitoring systems
7th February 2017
6 tips to keep young people safe on Social Media
It’s important that young people take care when chatting online, but equally the message needs to reflect society’s trends.
17th January 2017
Netsafe Launches Long Awaited Service to Combat Cyberbullying
Netsafe’s cyberbullying, online abuse and online harassment service launches amidst research showing over half of Kiwis are concerned about cybersafety and cybersecurity*.
22nd November 2016
Guide to Creating and Managing Secure Passwords
Continuing in our series of data security articles, this week the spotlight is on password security, follow these tips to protect yourself
14th July 2016
YouTube - 5 Top Tips for Parents
Get to top five online safety tips for when your family are using the online video platform YouTube.
13th July 2016
Sexting and Revenge Porn, What’s the difference?
You could be forgiven for thinking RP and sexting are the same thing, they are similar, but they are different especially when we are talking about child online safety and in this article I will try to explain why
12th July 2016