Com Networks: The Rise of Violent Teen Digital Communities
October 6, 2026
The National Crime Agency has issued a formal warning regarding the rapid growth of Com networks, which are dangerous online groups predom..
Helping parents navigate online gaming: guidance and advice for schools
September 29, 2026
Online gaming has become immensely popular, with the number of online gamers in the UK expected to rise to 11.56 million in 2027. Whilst it can..
Smart Glasses and Wearable Technology in Schools: A Safeguarding Guide for DSLs and School Leaders
September 22, 2026
Wearable technology is transitioning from niche gadgets to mainstream consumer devices. For Designated Safeguarding Leads (DSLs) and school leaders,..
A DSL's Guide to Regular Filtering Checks
September 15, 2026
In Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE) 2026, web filtering has firmly transitioned from an IT function into a core safeguarding obligation...
Artificial Friends, Real Risks: Navigating AI Chatbots in Schools
September 8, 2026
As educators, we are all scrambling to keep up with the implications of AI tools. A UK report from Internet Matters reveals inconsistency in how AI..
LGfL's Safeguarding Support for the Start of the Year
September 1, 2026
To help you and colleagues prepare for the academic year ahead, we've created a list of our 10 key LGfL safeguarding resources and updates, including;
KCSIE 2026 - Annual Reviews of Filtering and Monitoring
July 13, 2026
A critical update within the draft KCSIE 2026 centres on strengthening expectations around Online Safeguarding. The statutory guidance now..
What is 'Sextortion'? A Safeguarding Guide for School Staff
July 7, 2026
According to the NSPCC, ‘Sextortion’ refers to a form of blackmail that involves the threat to distribute intimate, sexual images of someone unless..
How LGfL's Filtering and Monitoring measure up to the updated UKSIC definitions
July 1, 2026
Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE) guidance states that schools must have ‘appropriate’ filtering and monitoring systems in place. To help..
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Child Criminal Exploitation: Flipping the Script on Victims
June 24, 2026
'What do you think are the biggest misconceptions adults hold about what a victim of exploitation looks like?' As a reminder, Child Criminal..
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