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Andy Robinson

21 June 2018 Andy Robinson

SWGfL publishes report into What Causes Young People Upset Online

SWGfL has today (Thursday 21 June) published a report that explores ‘What Causes Young People Upset Online’ – the second…

15 June 2018 Andy Robinson

New website launched to help tackle Online Hate Speech

Today marks the launch of the SELMA (Social and Emotional Learning for Mutual Awareness) website.

7 June 2018 Andy Robinson

Social Media and the Age of Consent

We’ve all seen a lot of emails recently seeking our ‘consent’, here UKSIC Director David Wright looks at what it…

19 April 2018 Andy Robinson

SWGfL publishes new GDPR guidance for schools and colleges

In preparation for new GDPR legislation, SWGfL has published advice and guidance for schools and colleges when it comes to managing personal data.

18 April 2018 Andy Robinson

IWF publishes latest Annual Report to reveal online child abuse imagery up by a third

Figures released today by the Internet Watch Foundation (IWF), show a 37% increase in child sexual abuse URLs, with 65% hosted in…

9 April 2018 Andy Robinson

Exploring Education for a Connected World: Online Relationships

Ken Corish, Online Safety Director for SWGfL and the UK Safer Internet Centre, takes an in-depth look at the new…

14 March 2018 Andy Robinson

Exploring Education for a Connected World: Self-Image and Identity

Ken Corish, Online Safety Director for SWGfL and the UK Safer Internet Centre, takes an in-depth look at the new Self-Image and Identity…

8 March 2018 Andy Robinson

Why compulsory RSE is so important

This International Women’s Day (IWD) Kat Tremlett, Professionals Online Safety Helpline practitioner, looks at compulsory Relationships and Sex and Education (RSE) and…

27 February 2018 Andy Robinson

Young Minds publishes report into impact of cyber bullying on children and young people's mental health

Children’s mental health charity YoungMinds, Alex Chalk, MP, and The Children’s Society, have published their report into the impact of cyberbullying…

23 February 2018 Andy Robinson

Education for a Connected World

Karl Hopwood, independent online safety expert, looks at the new UKCCIS education framework for a Connected World and how it…

14 February 2018 Andy Robinson

UK Government launches new Education Framework for a Connected World

​Last week, to coincide with Safer Internet Day, the UK Government launched its new Education Framework for a Connected World.