Tag: Professionals Online Safety Helpline
Do Professionals Working with Children and Young People Want a Social Media Ban?
Findings suggest the conversation around children, social media, and online safety is far more complicated than the media headlines often imply.
1st June 2026
SWGfL Wins Digital Pioneer of the Year Award at the Devon Business Awards
The award recognises organisations that have embraced digital transformation and demonstrated innovation in technology to create meaningful impact.
27th May 2026
An Interview With the Professionals Online Safety Helpline: The Impact of Online Harm on Young People
Following on from our focus on how online harm impacts women and girls, we are hearing from Carmel Glassbrook, Helpline Manager for the Professionals Online Safety Helpline.
14th May 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
What is Doomscrolling? – A Guide for Professionals, Parents and Carers
With so many people consuming large amounts of online content, the term “doomscrolling” has become so common.
28th April 2026
Roblox Releases Updated Parental Controls and Age-Appropriate Experiences
Roblox’s introduction of Roblox Kids and Roblox Select accounts reflects an improved focus around age-appropriate design.
14th April 2026
New Resource: Understanding and Challenging Behaviours Associated with the Manosphere
The new resource provides practical guidance for educators and parents navigating this evolving landscape.
1st April 2026
Take Our Survey: Professional Views on a Social Media Ban for Under-16s
We have launched a new national survey to capture the views of professionals working with children on the social media ban.
31st March 2026
SWGfL Statement: Increased Accountability from Social Media Firms
Recent cases have brought renewed attention to concerns around online features that encourage prolonged engagement and exposure to harmful content - read our statement.
30th March 2026
Instagram Releases Alerts for Parents When Teens Search for Self-Harm/ Suicide Terms
The news from Meta details how alerts will be sent to parents who use Instagram’s parental supervision tools.
23rd 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
In Conversation with ChatGPT: How Far Have We Come?
We look at the current landscape surrounding ChatGPT and discuss how far we've come and what more needs to be addressed.
28th January 2026
Why a Social Media Ban for Under-16s Isn’t the Right Answer
Too many children are exposed to preventable harm online but find out why we do not believe a social media ban is the answer.
22nd January 2026
Responding to AI misuse and “Undressing” Images on Social Media
We are increasingly seeing reports of individuals who have been affected by the misuse of AI on social media - read our response here.
8th January 2026
Register Your Support for Safer Internet Day 2026
Safer Internet Day 2026 will take place on 10 February 2026 with the theme exploring AI. Find out how your organisation can get involved.
5th January 2026