Keeping Children Safe in Education 2026: What Do Schools Need to Know?
While many of the changes build on existing expectations, this year's update contains several significant developments for online safety.
9th July 2026
Cyber Breaches Survey Webinar – What Was Discussed?
SWGfL and Secure Schools brought together a panel of experts to discuss the release of the DSIT Cyber Breaches Survey 2026.
7th July 2026
What Could a Social Media Ban for Under-16s Mean for Schools?
Schools should begin considering how a social media ban might affect their online safety education and wider safeguarding responsibilities.
29th June 2026
Congratulations to our Online Safety Mark Schools
Find out which schools are showing exceptional standards in their online safety policy and practice.
22nd June 2026
Schools Invited to Join the Family Smart Start Pilot
Following the pilot launch, we are now inviting schools across the UK to take part in the next phase of this initiative.
11th May 2026
Updates to the 360 Degree Safe Online Safety Self-Review Tool and Policy Templates
Our online safety self-review tool has received significant updates to reflect recent updates to national guidance in England.
22nd April 2026
New Safer Internet Day Research Has Launched
Read the UK Safer Internet Centre's latest research looking at how young people engage with AI tools.
10th February 2026
Why a Social Media Ban for Under-16s Isn’t the Right Answer
Too many children are exposed to preventable harm online but find out why we do not believe a social media ban is the answer.
22nd January 2026
Roblox Announces Facial Age Checks for Chat Features
Roblox has released facial age checks for users in a move to reduce inappropriate contact between adults and younger users.
19th November 2025
England Schools Make Progress on Online Safety But Gaps in Training Remain
The new national analysis of online safety in England schools shows steady improvements in digital safeguarding, but also highlights persistent weaknesses in training.
27th October 2025
SWGfL: 25 Years of Innovation, Safeguarding, and Global Impact
SWGfL celebrated its 25th anniversary with a landmark event at the Royal Albert Memorial Museum in Exeter. Find out what happened.
24th October 2025
Instagram’s New Teen Account Update: Aligning Content with Film Ratings
Across Instagram, content settings for teens under 18 will be guided by PG-13 movie ratings by default.
16th October 2025
Join Our 25 Year Anniversary Virtual Event
Join us on Tuesday 21st October 2025 to celebrate our 25-year campaign. Hear from the people who have shaped our journey since 2000.
29th September 2025
Take Our Survey: Understanding the Support Young People Need to Stay Safe Online
We have released an anonymous and confidential survey for young people aged 13 to 24.
22nd September 2025
Government Announces Strengthening Online Protections Against Self-Harm Content
Under new rules, platforms will be obliged to block harmful content before it appears, rather than relying on removal after publication.
9th September 2025
SWGfL: 25 Years of Ensuring Everyone can Benefit from Technology Free from Harm
We’re proud to launch our 25-year anniversary campaign in celebration of the people and progress that have shaped SWGfL since 2000
5th September 2025
