Tag: Online Safety Training
Progress from Ofcom, but Stronger Measures Still Needed to Protect Women and Girls Online
Ofcom is setting out a 5-point plan to hold sites and apps accountable for protecting women and girls online.
25th November 2025
England Schools Make Progress on Online Safety But Gaps in Training Remain
The new national analysis of online safety in England schools shows steady improvements in digital safeguarding, but also highlights persistent weaknesses in training.
27th October 2025
New Survey: Public Attitudes Towards Reporting Intimate Image Abuse
We are launching a survey in partnership with the police to hear directly from those who have experienced intimate image abuse and chosen to report it.
2nd 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
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
Family Smart Start: Empowering Safe and Effective Smartphone Use
We are pleased to announce the pilot launch of the Family Smart Start project, developed in partnership with the Family Online Safety Institute (FOSI).
15th 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Keeping Children Safe in Education – Department for Education Publishes Draft Guidance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
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
Mr. Deepfake Is Down, But the Threat of Synthetic Sexual Media Remains
Oxford Internet Institute have released a study into the rise of publicly accessible "deepfake" image generators.
9th May 2025
Take Our Survey: Share Your Experience on Your Child's First Smartphone
SWGfL has launched a new survey aimed at parents and carers who have either given — or are planning to give — their child their first smartphone.
7th May 2025
SWGfL Welcomes Ofcom's New Child Online Safety Measures
These measures place much-needed responsibility on digital platforms to ensure that children can enjoy the benefits of being online.
24th 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