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Ofcom Enforces the Children’s Codes
New regulations from Ofcom have come into effect requiring tech companies to implement measures as part of the enforcement of the Children’s Codes.
25th July 2025
Updated RSHE Guidance Aims to Tackle Incel Culture
SWGfL welcomes the Department for Education’s updated statutory guidance on RSHE and its improved approach towards tackling misogynistic content.
23rd July 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
Keeping Children Safe in Education – Department for Education Publishes Draft Guidance
The Department for Education (DfE) has released the preliminary “Information Only” version of Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE), with the full guidance expected to come into force on the 1st of September 2025.
8th July 2025
SWGfL and Secure Schools Host Cybersecurity Webinar for UK Schools
We recently hosted a national webinar bringing together leading experts to unpack the findings of the Cyber Security Breaches Survey 2025.
19th June 2025
Help Shape the Future of the Professionals Online Safety Helpline
To ensure POSH remains effective, responsive, and relevant, we are inviting professionals to take part in a short survey.
9th June 2025
UK Government Rejects Recommendations to Tackle NCII Abuse
The UK Government have officially rejected the majority of the Women and Equalities Committee recommendations for tackling NCII abuse.
20th May 2025
United States of America passes TAKE IT DOWN Act: Increasing Protections Against NCII
The passing of the TAKE IT DOWN Act is a historic and much-needed advance in the global fight against non-consensual intimate image (NCII) abuse.
29th April 2025
SWGfL Attends the Launch of the Digital Youth Work Standards
The newly launched Digital Youth Work Standards set out a quality framework designed to enhance digital youth work practices across the sector.
1st April 2025
Upcoming Online Safety Clinics: Book Your Place
Covering critical topics such as intimate image abuse, AI in education, and online safety for SEND communities, these sessions offer practical guidance and expert insights.
26th March 2025
SWGfL Attends the Insafe/INHOPE Training Meeting in Amsterdam
The recent Insafe/INHOPE joint training meeting in Amsterdam brought together key stakeholders from across the digital safety and safeguarding landscape.
21st March 2025
UK Safer Internet Centre Attends the ITU Regional Development Forum for Europe 2025
The ITU Regional Development Forum for Europe 2025 was a significant gathering aimed at fostering dialogue and collaboration in the digital sector.
11th March 2025
Government Makes Surprise U-Turn Around Problematic Protections Against ‘Deepfakes’
A proposed legislative amendment surrounding synthetic sexual content has been U-turned to be consent based as opposed to motivation based.
27th January 2025
Ofcom Announces New Age Assurance Guidance to Protect Children from Harmful Content
Ofcom have announced a critical milestone in protecting young users from harmful content online.
16th January 2025
SWGfL at IGF Riyadh 2024: Shaping the Future of Online Safety and Digital Governance
SWGfL participated at IGF, contributing to two pivotal areas addressing the ethical use of AI in combating non-consensual intimate image (NCII) abuse.
20th December 2024
A Guide to Staying Safe with the Stars Messaging App
A new social media app for children is growing in popularity. Learn more about how Stars works, and how to use it safely.
13th December 2024