Guide and Resources

Residential care settings

A guide for professionals working in residential care settings about online safety including how to ensure you meet the online…

Healthcare Professionals

A guide for healthcare professionals about online safety including understanding and supporting young people’s digital lives 

Social workers

A guide for social workers about online safety including understanding the impact of digital technologies on child protection.

Reporting within Snapchat stories

Snapchat has recently made it easier for users to report content. A new safety feature on the app allows users to…

6 tips for talking about online anonymity

Kathryn Tremlett, Professionals Online Safety Helpline Practitioner, looks at the advice professionals may want to give when talking to young people about anonymous…

Advice for professionals – Talking to young people about extremism online

Advice from the Professionals Online Safety Helpline (POSH) to help professionals talk to young people about extremism online.

Social Media Checklists

Our checklists cover safety tips and privacy features for the four most popular social media platforms – Facebook, Twitter, Snapchat,…

SWGfL unveils new and improved 360 Degree Safe

360 Degree Safe just got better. How SWGfL’s award-winning online safety self-review tool has undergone a major upgrade, making it…

Thriving or surviving – Technology's role in mental wellbeing

This Mental Health Awareness Week, we look at how supportive online communities can empower young people to tackle mental illness…

How to spot advertising on Instagram

Following the news that celebrities in the USA have been warned over their sponsored content we look at how you…

Parenting in a digital age: Privacy and parents – the digital disconnect

Opinions can vary around online privacy for young people, but what are their expectations and how do they compare to those of their…

Advice for those concerned about the ‘Blue Whale’ story

Advice for those who are concerned about the â€˜Blue Whale’ story, as well as expert opinions and other news stories to…