Articles Archive
Free workshops and resources for primary computing
The holidays may be over, but the Barefoot Computing Project is here to help you get set for teaching computer science and computational thinking this term!
12th September 2017
Parenting in a digital age: Parenting through technology
More and more parents are looking to technology to keep their children safe online, but at what cost?
18th August 2017
Supporting Vulnerable Groups Online
Online life can expose vulnerable people to a range of risks, so it's important that professionals understand how to spot these quickly and manage them effectively.
3rd August 2017
300th school receives Online Safety Mark
Trafalgar Infant School in Richmond on Thames has become the 300th school to receive SWGfL’s Online Safety Mark accreditation.
1st August 2017
Online Safety...and all that jazz!
As the dust settles on another school year, we reflect on what it is that makes Online Safety Live so special.
20th July 2017
Someone to watch over you
With schools expected to provide "appropriate" levels of monitoring SWGfL's new service offers a helping hand to those drowning in data.
19th July 2017
Monkey Business
We try out the latest app reportedly being misused by adults sharing sexual content.
17th July 2017
Pimms on the lawn, G&T on the beach, or Netflix on the sofa?
As the summer holidays rapidly approach no doubt you will be looking forward to pimms parties and G&T's in the sun. But before you go, here's a handy summary of the hot topics we've been discussing over the past year....
11th July 2017
Demystifying Tech: Cookies
Yes cookies, those delicious chocolatey baked crumbly biscuit things that do something magic on the computer. We all accept them, but what are they? What do they do? And why do we need them? Let’s demystify the tech!
11th July 2017
Wanna drive? - A guide to monitoring
The Government has said that schools need to have an “appropriate” level of monitoring and filtering in place. But what does this mean in practice?
6th July 2017
Are you teaching coding to primary pupils?
At Queen Mary University of London we are researching methods for teaching primary programming. Please complete our survey to help us with teaching you now and providing guidance and support for teachers.
5th July 2017
Help shape research into sexting among young people
Take part in our survey to help us gain a better understanding of sexting among young people in the UK.
5th July 2017
Find your way around Snap Maps
Snapchat's latest feature highlights the importance of talking to young people about what they share online.
5th July 2017
Scrap that
How Facebook's new scrapbooks feature provides a space for your child without the need for a profile.
30th June 2017
Preparing learners for the digital world
How Bassetts Farm Primary School is harnessing the power of technology to enhance pupils' learning experience.
27th June 2017
St Peter’s Primary School move to Superfast
St Peter’s Primary School in Budleigh Salterton, Devon, led by Head Teacher Steve Hitchcock, has created a unique curriculum to maximise the learning experiences of their pupils.
20th June 2017