ARArticles by Andy Robinson
SWGfL Launch Interface - A New Podcast Series
We are pleased to launch our new podcast series, Interface, which will keep professionals informed of the latest online safety news. Take a listen right here!
13th September 2022
UK Safer Internet Centre Reminds Schools About Correct Filtering
The UK Safer Internet Centre highlights that if your school owns mobile devices then it is essential to ensure correct filtering is in place.
9th September 2022
SWGfL Launch New Back to School Hub
We are pleased to announce the launch of our brand new Back to School hub that can support schools with the transition back to the classroom after a long summer break.
31st August 2022
Test Filtering – Does Your School Internet Block Harmful Online Content?
We have created the Test Filtering tool to ensure that school internet connections are able to block out harmful online content. Find out more in this article.
19th August 2022
Cyber Security Audits Now Available
We are pleased to offer a new tool that can assist schools with their cyber-security duties. Discover more about our Cyber Security Audits here!
10th August 2022
Assisted Monitoring Service – Capturing What You Miss
Take a look at what benefit AMS can provide for the new school year as well as find out what some of the feedback has been from those who use it.
3rd August 2022
Responding to Scenarios - Advice from the Harmful Sexual Behaviour Support Service
This article looks at specific advice from the Harmful Sexual Behaviour Support Service relating to incidents of harmful sexual behaviour. Find out more:
25th July 2022
Staying Safe Online This Summer
Take a look at some practical ways you can raise awareness and support young people to stay safe online this summer.
21st July 2022
New Social Media Hub Launched by SWGfL
We are pleased to announce the launch of our brand new hub, which delves into the broad topic of social media. Find out what's included.
30th June 2022
Instagram: New Parental Supervision Tools
In our latest article, we explore Instagram’s new parental supervision tools due to be released this month, and what they mean for parents and teens.
15th June 2022
Latest Research Shows 62% of Schools Have Not Received Cyber-Security Training
We are pleased to announce the launch of a brand new cyber-security report that looks into how well schools are protected throughout England and Wales. Discover more here:
15th June 2022
Online Safety Policy and Practice Report 2022 Has Been Released for Schools in England
This annual report analyses what the strengths and weaknesses are when it comes to online safety practice and policy for schools in England. Find out more in this article
9th June 2022
Ofcom Releases Online Nation Report
Ofcom has released a new Online Nation report to show data around how people in the UK use the internet. Find out what conclusions were drawn
6th June 2022
David Wright Appointed New CEO of SWGfL
We are excited to announce that David Wright has been appointed as the new CEO of SWGfL. Find out more about this announcement in our article
1st June 2022
Skin Gambling - A Guide for Professionals, Parents and Carers
In this article we explore Skin Gambling, what it is, why it happens and some considerations for professionals, as well as parents and carers to keep young people safe.
30th May 2022