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SWGfL: 25 Years of Innovation, Safeguarding, and Global Impact
SWGfL celebrated its 25th anniversary with a landmark event at the Royal Albert Memorial Museum in Exeter. Find out what happened.
24th October 2025
SWGfL Offer 25% Discount for 25 Year Anniversary
With an exclusive offer, education and youth communities can access anonymous reporting solutions, online safety and safeguarding training platforms with a 25% discount.
21st October 2025
Instagram’s New Teen Account Update: Aligning Content with Film Ratings
Across Instagram, content settings for teens under 18 will be guided by PG-13 movie ratings by default.
16th October 2025
How Does SWGfL Respond To Safeguarding?
In this article we explore how SWGfL services, solutions, training, and helplines support safeguarding practices.
30th September 2025
Join Our 25 Year Anniversary Virtual Event
Join us on Tuesday 21st October 2025 to celebrate our 25-year campaign. Hear from the people who have shaped our journey since 2000.
29th September 2025
Take Our Survey: Understanding the Support Young People Need to Stay Safe Online
We have released an anonymous and confidential survey for young people aged 13 to 24.
22nd September 2025
Government Announces Strengthening Online Protections Against Self-Harm Content
Under new rules, platforms will be obliged to block harmful content before it appears, rather than relying on removal after publication.
9th September 2025
SWGfL: 25 Years of Ensuring Everyone can Benefit from Technology Free from Harm
We’re proud to launch our 25-year anniversary campaign in celebration of the people and progress that have shaped SWGfL since 2000
5th September 2025
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
Keeping Children Safe in Education – Department for Education Publishes Draft Guidance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
Meta Takes Action Against ‘Nudify’ Apps
We strongly welcome the decisive steps Meta is taking to address the growing threat of "nudify" apps (AI-powered tools that produce fake, non-consensual sexually explicit images).
13th June 2025
New Resources Available for Supporting SEND Learners
A dedicated SEND hub has been created by SWGfL for educators, Designated Safeguarding Leads (DSLs), and Child Protection Leads.
11th 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
Instagram Announces New Protective Measures for Teen Accounts
Instagram, along with Facebook and Messenger, has announced additional built-in protections for Teen Accounts. Find out what's been included.
14th May 2025