Filtering and monitoring: lessons from the Norfolk school stabbing
November 5, 2026
Last week, a 16-year-old was found guilty of the attempted murder of a 15-year-old girl at a school near Norwich. The court heard he had an..
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Preparing Your School for Anti-Bullying Week 2026
November 3, 2026
We know that creating a safe, inclusive environment across school is a year-round commitment. However, Anti-Bullying Week 2026 provides a crucial..
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Demystifying Decryption
October 20, 2026
One challenge for DSLs leading on filtering and monitoring is trying to navigate the technical language and concepts of these systems and translate..
Combating Extremism in the Classroom: guidance for schools
October 13, 2026
Protecting students against the threat of extremism and online exploitation can be a challenge, especially in today’s ever-changing landscape. In..
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;
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