We are putting on an exclusive event on the 29th September 2020 with leading online safety organisations Childnet & Internet Matters with the event itself powered by Facebook! Read all about it and sign up here!
3rd September 2020
SWGfL has partnered up with Firebird to launch a host of services that are there to support schools in their daily handling of data protection. This article looks at why data protection is so important and what schools need to be aware of.
1st September 2020
Although schools continue to promote online safety as much as they can, there are still many things that parents and carers can offer at home in order to keep young people safe online during the summer holidays.
6th August 2020
What is AMS? How can AMS help schools to actively keep their school community safe? We look at two case studies where assisted monitoring helped safeguard students.
27th July 2020
The UK Safer Internet Centre is taking over as the new Secretariat to the All-Party Parliamentary Group on Social Media. This vital new role will help cement children’s online safety at the heart of Government policy.
23rd July 2020
Have you ever wondered why so many of us play video games? Is there more to it than just being a fun distraction? Here we look at some of the psychology and lesser known benefits of gaming whilst addressing some of the more common complaints towards the medium.
16th July 2020
Microsoft Teams continues to be a particularly popular choice for video conferencing. Here we highlight some of the many features and benefits available whilst showing you how to stay safe when using it.
14th July 2020
Internet Matters along with Facebook have worked together to release an internet hub to offer tailored advice on how to connect safely online across a range of social media platforms. This includes advice and support for young people, parents and carers on how to connect safely online, as well as providing a range of helpful guidance that is tailored for your needs.
7th July 2020
If you’re looking to start a career as an online tutor or offer your teaching skills to schools during this time, there are certain things to consider when it comes to delivering online lessons.
1st July 2020
Tutoring is more important than ever, with a constant need to keep students and young people engaged in their education. Here are some safeguarding considerations if you're a school looking to recruit online tutors.
1st July 2020
With remote learning and video conferencing becoming such a staple practice in the UK amidst the Coronavirus pandemic, SWGfL is looking to host more webinar events in order to share our latest information, guidance and products.
26th June 2020
As a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, more and more people are now spending more time online. Because of this, online safety training for young people, their parents and those working with children is now more important than ever.
22nd June 2020
SWGfL have been pleased to work directly with Facebook and Childnet to produce a brand new guide for education professionals using Facebook apps.
15th June 2020
A milestone was achieved when we carried out our first ever remote assessment for the Online Safety Mark last month. Find out how we got on and what the feedback was.
11th June 2020
Zoom continues to be one of the most popular video conferencing platforms in the UK right now. Our 5 in 5 tells you everything you need to know about its many features, as well as how to stay safe when online.
8th June 2020