A reintroduction to the IWF – looking at the important work they do

Tue 10 July 2018

The IWF (Internet Watch Foundation), which makes up one third of the UK Safer Internet Centre, is a leading organisation removing child sexual abuse imagery from the internet.

“But everyone else is playing it!” – How do I decide if a game is right for my child?

Fri 06 July 2018

Childnet, a partner in the UK Safer Internet Centre, give advice for parents and carers, looking at the ways in which you can decide what games and apps are suitable for your children.

Book a UKSIC training session

Thu 05 July 2018

With the school summer holidays coming up, this is a great time to squeeze in some online safety training or book one of our sessions in time for the new school year, to ensure young people know how to stay safe online, and parents and teachers know how to combat any problems they may encounter.
Training

Young people create award winning online safety films

Tue 03 July 2018

Will Gardner, CEO of Childnet and a Director of the UK Safer Internet Centre, looks at the success of the Childnet Film Competition Finalists’ Event.
Childnet Film Competition

Meet the Childnet Film Competition Finalists 2018

Wed 27 June 2018

We are delighted to announce the 6 schools who have been shortlisted as finalists and who will see their films on the big screen at the BFI London on the 3rd July.

Young People Urged to Help Tackle Online Hate

Tue 26 June 2018

As part of a new project aimed at tackling online hate, SWGfL is looking for young people in the UK aged between 15-18, to form teams and submit their ideas. The team with the best suggestion will be invited to develop and pitch their idea at the Hacking Hate hackathon in December.
online hate

Online challenges and peer pressure

Thu 21 June 2018

Advice for parents and carers to help start a conversation with young people about the risks associated with online challenges.

SWGfL publishes report into What Causes Young People Upset Online

Thu 21 June 2018

SWGfL has today (Thursday 21 June) published a report that explores 'What Causes Young People Upset Online' - the second in a series titled: 'Young People, Internet Use and Wellbeing'
screen time, peer abuse

IWF’s Deputy CEO Fred Langford becomes President of INHOPE

Wed 20 June 2018

The Internet Watch Foundation’s Deputy CEO Fred Langford has become the next President of INHOPE

New website launched to help tackle Online Hate Speech

Fri 15 June 2018

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