Tag: Online Safety

Free Safer Internet Day 2027 Resources Now Available
Free education resources are now available to help schools and youth organisations get involved in Safer Internet Day.
9th November 2026

25% Off Online Safety Training and Safeguarding Tools Available Until End of Term
Since 2025, SWGfL has been offering a 25% discount to first-time subscribers of our Whisper Anonymous Reporting tool and ProjectEVOLVE online safety training and safeguarding development platforms.
2nd November 2026

The Social Media Ban: What Does It Mean for Schools and Professionals?
More than 350 professionals joined SWGfL’s recent webinar exploring the proposed social media ban for under-16s and what it could mean for schools and other organisations.
23rd September 2026

Back To School: Back To Online Safety
It’s September and the school gates have reopened for a new year. For many schools, this brings new responsibilities and a renewed focus on safeguarding for the term ahead. In this article, we take you through the latest guidance and support.
10th September 2026

UK Government Announces Proposed Legislation to Strengthen Online Safety for Children
On Tuesday 8th September, the UK Government announced plans for new legislation that would require technology companies to make it impossible for children under 18 to take, view or send nude images on their devices.
10th September 2026

Congratulations to our Online Safety Mark Schools
Find out which schools are showing exceptional standards in their online safety policy and practice.
22nd June 2026

Celebrating the Impact of the SWGfL Team
Our latest article showcases members of our team who have made a considerable impact across SWGfL.
10th June 2026

Schools Invited to Join the Family Smart Start Pilot
Following the pilot launch, we are now inviting schools across the UK to take part in the next phase of this initiative.
11th May 2026

Book Tickets for Strengthening Cybersecurity in Schools Webinar
On Thursday 21st May, we are running a follow up session to support schools with their cybersecurity responsibilities.
1st May 2026

Updates to the 360 Degree Safe Online Safety Self-Review Tool and Policy Templates
Our online safety self-review tool has received significant updates to reflect recent updates to national guidance in England.
22nd April 2026

SWGfL Extends 25% Discount Across Key Safeguarding Solutions
We are delighted to announce the continuation of our 25% discount across a number of core safeguarding solutions that support education and youth communities.
26th March 2026

Interview With Louiza Youlzari: Supporting Workplace Wellbeing Through Coaching
In line with this year's International Women’s Day theme, which focuses on generosity and collaboration, we spoke to Louiza Youlzari about the benefits of workplace coaching at SWGfL.
18th March 2026

Ofcom Demands Stronger Protections for Young People Online
Ofcom has announced that they are demanding stronger protections for children from some of the world’s most popular online platforms.
12th March 2026

SWGfL Strengthens International Collaboration on Digital Safety in Europe
SWGfL has contributed to two major international forums in Europe sharing our expertise around protections against technology-facilitated harm.
5th November 2025

Ready for the Next Step: Responding to Ofcom’s Signal on NCII Prevention
The publication of Ofcom’s Additional Measures codes for consultation marks a significant and welcome development in the UK’s approach to online safety.
10th July 2025

StopNCII.org Being Used to Protect Over 1,000,000 Images Online
We are marking the third-year anniversary of StopNCII.org by revealing that it is now being used to protect over 1,000,000 images from being shared online without consent.
25th November 2024