https://swgfl.org.uk/online-safety/e-safety-facts/
It can be called E Safety (or e-safety), Online Safety or Internet Safety, but it all means the same thing. It’s about risk; it’s about being aware of the possible threats that online activity can bri…
https://swgfl.org.uk/online-safety/10-online-safety-tips/
…king with children and young people, it’s not easy to keep up with what’s going on. With a huge increase in device ownership and use of online services, it is important to ensure that you and your chi…
https://swgfl.org.uk/services/360-degree-safe/
360 degree safe is a free tool to help schools review their Online Safety policy and practice. We walk you through each aspect of Online Safety, helping you to collaborate, report, and progress. Begin…
https://swgfl.org.uk/magazine/safer-internet-day-2024-new-reseach-released/
New research released by the UK Safer Internet Centre (UKSIC), coordinators of Safer Internet Day in the UK, reveals that while young people are excited about the way in which developments and changes…
6th February 2024
https://swgfl.org.uk/magazine/new-guidance-released-to-support-schools-with-online-reputational-concerns/
The Professionals Online Safety Helpline (operated by SWGfL, delivered by the UK Safer Internet Centre) has released new guidance to support schools with online reputational concerns. The latest guida…
25th March 2024
https://swgfl.org.uk/magazine/projectevolve-edu-a-new-platform-for-digital-literacy-professional-development/
In the rapidly evolving digital landscape, the importance of online safety and digital literacy in education has never been more crucial. Recognising the need for comprehensive professional developmen…
18th March 2024
https://swgfl.org.uk/magazine/new-online-safety-clinics-announced/
New Online Safety Clinics have been announced by SWGfL and the UK Safer Internet Centre, addressing a range of online safety and safeguarding topics, including filtering and monitoring, AI in educatio…
21st February 2024
https://swgfl.org.uk/magazine/report-harmful-content-publishes-insights-and-trends-from-2023/
…ross the United Kingdom to report harmful content online, whilst demonstrating the extent of harmful content individuals viewed from January to December 2023. Reports to the service increased by 31% d…
28th March 2024
https://swgfl.org.uk/magazine/top-tips-for-staying-safe-online-during-the-summer/
…r break, many students will be spending more time online now that schools have closed their doors. During the holidays, we are continuing to provide the knowledge and tools needed to make sure online …
28th July 2023
https://swgfl.org.uk/magazine/swgfl-calls-for-better-protections-within-regulations-of-the-online-safety-act/
…ic concerns within the proposed regulation of the Online Safety Act. The consultation was published to detail proposals for how online platforms, specifically those that allow the sharing of ‘user-gen…
8th March 2024