Government Announces Default Social Media Curfews: SWGfL Statement

The Government has announced default overnight social media curfews and restrictions on addictive platform features for 16- and 17-year-olds

17th July 2026

SWGfL Discusses Tackling Non-Consensual Intimate Image Abuse at WSIS Forum 2026

A key focus of the discussion was the growing obligation on countries to criminalise the non-consensual distribution of intimate images.

16th July 2026

Online Safety Policy Templates Updated in Response to Keeping Children Safe in Education

The policy templates have received updates to reflect the KCSIE 2026 guidance and will act as a valuable resource for schools.

15th July 2026

David Wright Joins OECD Forum on Technology-Facilitated Violence Against Women in Public Life

David Wright joined an international panel in Paris to discuss how AI and digital platforms are reshaping gender-based violence against women in public life.

14th July 2026

NEN - The Education Network Launches AI Webinar Series for Education Professionals

This series of webinars supports with understanding, implementing and managing AI across different areas of educational practice.

13th July 2026

Stroud High School Achieves the Online Safety Mark for the Fifth Time

Over the last 15 years they have consistently shown that their online safety practice has been of the highest standard.

10th July 2026

Harrow School Achieves the Online Safety Mark

The Online Safety Mark is awarded to schools that can demonstrate that online safety is embedded across leadership, safeguarding, teaching and learning.

10th July 2026

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

The Ember Project: What Young People Tell Us About Reporting Online

Through the Ember project we hope to identify practical ways to increase reporting and improve outcomes for children affected by online harm.

7th 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

Revenge Porn Helpline Handles Record Number of Cases in 2025

The Revenge Porn Helpline has released its 2025 Annual Report, revealing a sharp rise in intimate image abuse cases.

6th July 2026

Ofcom Announces Tougher Measures Against Cyberflashing

Ofcom has announced strengthened protections requiring dating, messaging and social media platforms to tackle cyberflashing.

30th June 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

Charging for NCII Takedown Services: Statement from SWGfL

Should victims pay for intimate image removal? Clarifying a victim centred approach to support and protection.

26th 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

StopNCII.org Named WSIS Champion

Selected from 360 global nominees, StopNCII.org is now among just 90 Champion initiatives worldwide.

17th June 2026