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18 December 2017 Becca Cawthorne

Safer Internet Day 2018 Education Packs and SID TV videos launched!

The Safer Internet Day 2018 Education Packs and SID TV videos are now available on the UK Safer Internet Centre…

15 December 2017 UK SIC

Department for Education publishes guidance on sexual harassment

Advice for schools and colleges on how to prevent and respond to reports of sexual violence and harassment between children. 

14 December 2017 UK SIC

Latest research shows young people feel pressured into sharing nudes

SWGfL has published new research into sexting behaviour among young people.

7 December 2017 UK SIC

BBC journalists will educate young people about fake news

The BBC is launching a new programme supporting secondary school pupils to identify real news and filter out fake or…

6 December 2017 Becca Cawthorne

New research into sexual harassment of young people on the internet

Today Childnet, a partner in the UK Safer Internet Centre, published the findings from their Europe-wide project deSHAME. These findings show that…

29 November 2017 Becca Cawthorne

Almost 2 in 5 young people have seen fake news online

Ofcom have released the findings from their 2017 Children’s media use and attitudes report, which focuses on children’s behaviour online and the way in…

28 November 2017 Becca Cawthorne

Things to consider when buying tech gifts this Christmas

This blog contains advice for parents and carers to help them get to grips with the safety features available on…

21 November 2017 Andy Robinson

On the road again: on tour with SID TV

As preparations for Safer Internet Day 2018 ramp, the team at SWGfL has been working hard, becoming  script writers, producers, runners and location fixers to create…

20 November 2017 Becca Cawthorne

Consultation for teachers about PSHE and RSE in a digital age

Teachers around the UK are invited to take part in a consultation to shape PSHE and RSE education in schools

17 November 2017 Becca Cawthorne

6 Tips for having a conversation with your child about cyberbullying

As Anti-Bullying Week comes to a close it is important to continue the conversations and messages that were highlighted during…

16 November 2017 Becca Cawthorne

Stop Speak Support when you see online bullying

New video from the Royal Foundation’s Taskforce gives young people three steps to take when they witness cyberbullying.

15 November 2017 Becca Cawthorne

Advice for Professionals this Anti-Bullying Week

Kat Tremlett, a practitioner on the Professionals Online Safety Helpline, gives her advice for professionals who are concerned about cyberbullying this…