ARArticles by Andy Robinson
Reports of Harmful Content Rise by 20% in 2024
The Report Harmful Content service handled 6,222 cases in 2024 (a 20.5% increase from the previous year).
29th May 2025
Cybersecurity in Education: Sign up for Free Webinar
SWGfL and our partners at Secure Schools are proud to host an essential panel discussion taking place on Wednesday 11th June.
27th 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
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
New AI Policy Templates for Welsh Schools Available
We are excited to announce a new Generative AI policy template, now available to download via 360 Safe Cymru.
2nd May 2025
Roblox Launches New Parental Controls
Roblox has recently launched some new parental controls, offering more transparency and management over young people’s accounts.
8th April 2025
Record Surge in Intimate Image Abuse Reports to the Revenge Porn Helpline
The Revenge Porn Helpline has released its latest annual report, revealing an alarming 20.9% increase in intimate image abuse reports across 2024
3rd 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
SWGfL Partners with Secure Schools to Provide Cybersecurity Solutions for the Education Sector
SWGfL are pleased to announce our latest partnership with Secure Schools supporting the education sector to reduce overall cybersecurity risks.
31st March 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
Revenge Porn Helpline Supports Lords’ Push for Stronger Legislation Against Intimate Image Abuse
The Lords pushed to increase the maximum penalty for creating sexually explicit deepfake images or filming someone without their consent to include imprisonment.
7th February 2025
Integrating AI in Schools: New Policy Template Available
SWGfL has introduced a new AI policy template for schools aiming to ensure that AI is used responsibly, ethically, and effectively to enhance teaching.
6th February 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
Register Your Support for Safer Internet Day 2025
Don't forget to register your support and get involved in joining the national conversation!
21st January 2025