The IWF has recently announced that it can now proactively seek out online images and videos of child sexual abuse, as Harm Reduction Officer with SWGfL, I visited them to get up to speed on their amazing work
12th August 2016
Victvs regularly work with volunteers who are now affected by the Prevent Duty and other statutory safeguarding measures. This offer enables you to do online training for just £1!
5th June 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
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
Yik Yak, it’s an app that allows users to post in a geographical area anonymously and comes with an age restriction of 17. Yik Yak does not want school children using the app, but of course they are and here lies the challenge...
4th April 2016
The education of online safety schools is very high on the agenda within the new Computing curriculum, and rightfully so. But Digital Literacy goes a lot further than this - have you got the full curriculum covered?
14th October 2015
Since 2013, we have been helping schools train and protect staff, students and parents with our online safety toolkit BOOST. Since winning a BETT award earlier this year, we have completely redeveloped the system - here is the lowdown on the new system.
13th October 2015
Typing simply “River” into Google isn’t necessarily going to return learning resources to help you with your Geography home learning project. There are a number of ways that can help students to improve the accuracy of returns in web searches...
8th September 2015
September and the start of term is fast approaching, a daunting time for NQT’s! But while you’re packing your pencil case and finishing off your lesson plans, turn your thoughts to online safety and follow these simple tips in protecting your online identity, and the children you’re teaching.
27th August 2015
As another new school year approaches and the beautiful summer rain clouds we all enjoyed seem but a distant memory, thoughts turn to new classes; new strategies; new challenges.
27th August 2015
What is Cyber-Flashing and how can you stop it? Just like when you leave the house you lock up - we should also secure our technology...
19th August 2015
Ofsted has published the long awaited changes to the way it inspects all education and skills settings from September 2015. This includes significant changes to how they consider and inspect Online Safety...
29th June 2015
David Wright explores the dangers to children’s wellbeing posed by political extremists on social media and outlines the steps schools can take to protect students from indoctrination online...
22nd June 2015