Articles Archive
SWGfL Presents at Keeping Children and Young People Safe Online Conference
SWGfL recently participated in the 18th International Conference "Keeping Children and Young People Safe Online," dedicated to safeguarding children in the digital era.
7th October 2024
SWGfL Presents Tech Driven Solutions at Spletno oko Conference in Slovenia
SWGfL presented at the Spletno oko Conference to address the pressing issue of protecting vulnerable groups online
4th October 2024
Understanding the Impact of Encrypted Client Hello on School Filtering Systems
Filtering has become more complex with the introduction of Encrypted Client Hello (ECH), the latest encryption standard aimed at improving user privacy.
2nd October 2024
Last Chance to Book Tickets for ProjectEVOLVE Event
Taking place on Wednesday, 2nd October at 14:00pm, there's just a couple days left to secure your spot!
30th September 2024
Save the Date: Safer Internet Day 2025
Safer Internet Day 2025 is set for Tuesday, February 11th 2025. Find out what our theme is in our latest blog.
26th September 2024
Cybersurvey Reveals Key Insights into Young People’s Online Lives
The latest Cybersurvey, released by Youthworks, has revealed the complex relationships teenagers have with their lives online.
25th September 2024
StopNCII.org Announced as Finalist for Digital Leaders 100 List
We are pleased to share that StopNCII.org has been announced as a finalist in the Digital Leaders 100 List within the Digital Public Service Innovation of the Year category.
23rd September 2024
Teen Accounts Introduced to Instagram
Instagram has introduced ‘Teen Accounts’ to provide more protections for users aged 13 to 15, offering parents increased oversight of their social media usage.
18th September 2024
Online Safety Index Highlights How Schools Across England Perform in Online Safety
The index reveals how schools’ approach online safety, highlighting both areas of strength and opportunities for growth.
18th September 2024
Online Safety in Schools: Urgent Need for Improvement Amid Technological Advancements
The latest 360Safe report on online safety in English schools reveals a surprising and concerning slowdown in progress.
16th September 2024
Revenge Porn Helpline Respond to Government Crackdown on Intimate Image Abuse
Read the Revenge Porn Helpline's response to the Government crackdown on intimate image abuse
13th September 2024
Updates to the 360 degree safe Online Safety Self-Review Tool
The 360 safe online safety self-review tool has been updated to take account of recent updates to national guidance in England. Schools are recommended to revisit their 360 safe reviews to ensure that they continue to meet the standards recommended in the tool.
13th September 2024
White House Calls on StopNCII.org To Combat Intimate Image Abuse
As the Biden administration continues to fight gender-based violence, they continue to highlight StopNCII.org as a tool to combat intimate image abuse
12th September 2024
ProjectEVOLVE Report 2024: How Schools Can Close the Digital Skills Gap
This year’s results have highlighted both successes and challenges for schools in what is a complex and rapidly changing landscape.
10th September 2024
Microsoft Bing Becomes First Search Engine to Partner with StopNCII.org
We are pleased to announce that Microsoft Bing has joined StopNCII.org as an industry partner, helping to prevent the non-consensual sharing of intimate images.
6th September 2024
Preparing for Back-to-School: Online Safety and Wellbeing
With the first few weeks of term upon us, it’s a great time to prepare for the rest of the school year with the help of SWGfL’s resources.
4th September 2024