https://swgfl.org.uk/whisper/terms-of-service/

This page describes the Application Software Provision (ASP) and terms and condition for the access and use of Whisper™ software services provided by South West Grid for Learning Trust Ltd (SWGfL) to …

https://swgfl.org.uk/training/online-safety-training/why-does-my-school-need-online-safety-training/

…fety just kind of happens... Right? Unfortunately not. Online safety training should be every school's priority, as it is a vital part of safeguarding and duty of care.,It’s safe to say we’re past the…

https://swgfl.org.uk/research/uk-schools-online-safety-analysis-2014/

…n as “safeguarding is not just about protecting children, learners and vulnerable adults from deliberate harm, neglect and failure to act”. We suggest this represents that online safety has an increas…

https://swgfl.org.uk/services/swiggle/is-there-a-safe-search-engine-for-kids/

…uch a young technology moving so fast, it’s not a wonder that the Internet is a “Wild West” playground, allowing rapid innovation, but also allowing the not so nice parts of our society to thrive. Saf…

https://swgfl.org.uk/cookies/cookie-notice/

This Cookie Notice (together with our Privacy Notice and terms and conditions (at swgfl.org.uk/terms) and any other documents referred to on it) sets out how we use cookies. General Our website(s) may…

https://swgfl.org.uk/magazine/not-all-screen-time-is-equal-but-how-much-is-too/

…f they’re using it too much, it could mean they’re not giving themselves enough time during the day to do other things like play, study, talk or even sleep. Think about the way your children use technology and talk about…

22nd February 2017

https://swgfl.org.uk/magazine/1-in-3-schools-not-compliant-with-data-protection/

…ly. More than 1 in 3 schools (34%) admitted to not having a data protection policy in place, despite having a legal responsibility to securely store and manage sensitive personal data about children and young people. Thi…

26th January 2017

https://swgfl.org.uk/magazine/why-purchasing-connectivity-services-for-education/

…ts, reduced warranty, maintenance and licence fees not to mention being able to get rid of that cupboard full of servers. In the Cloud As more and more schools move towards cloud-based solutions, the requirement for IT s…

6th July 2018

https://swgfl.org.uk/magazine/marking-an-online-safety-live-milestone/

… make sure we’re all on the same page. As part of our work with the UK Safer Internet Centre, we deliver a programme called Online Safety Live. OSLs (as we affectionately know them) are two-hour sessions that cover the l…

7th November 2019

https://swgfl.org.uk/magazine/trick-or-treat-tackling-online-horror-stories/

…article is Halloween-themed. No, the awful jokes are not stopping here.) Open any newspaper, turn on any TV channel, or visit any website (sweet irony), and you’ll be sure to find a story decrying the dangers of being on…

28th October 2019