The latest in online safety in Wales

Welcome to our January 2021 newsletter!

Here you will find online safety news, events and resources we have produced in partnership with Welsh Government for the Keeping safe online area on Hwb.

You can always get in touch with us too at onlinesafety@swgfl.org.uk.

Safer Internet Day is less than 2 weeks away

Safer Internet Day is on 9 February with the theme An internet we trust: exploring reliability in the online world. Here are the ways you can still get involved:
1. Register your school or organisation as a supporter
2. Use our bilingual education packs for all ages, education practitioners and parents carers
3. Share your activities on social media using #SIDCymru and #SaferInternetDay
4. Share your plans on our activity map

By SWGfL

Celebrating Safer Internet Day in Wales - competition awards ceremony

We are running a virtual event to celebrate Safer Internet Day 2021 and announce the winners of our Tackling Misinformation Digital Storytelling competition.

By Welsh Government

Important updates to the 360 safe Cymru online safety self-review tool

We are pleased to announce that an updated and improved version of our award-winning online safety tool 360 safe Cymru will be launched in late February. Here we detail the new features and changes that new and existing users can benefit from.

By SWGfL

Houseparty - what parents and carers need to know

Designed for parents and carers this poster highlights what you need to know about Houseparty, including information on features, reporting and useful tips to keep children and young people safe online.

By SWGfL

A family guide to talking about sharing photos and videos

This guide explains the positives about sharing photos and videos and why people do it. It also covers the potential risks and advice on how to make sure your child is using visual content in a safe and positive way.

By SWGfL

Self-harm and social media playlists

These playlists explore the impact social media can have on self-harming behaviour. They cover how to recognise the warning signs and how to respond, get and give support and seek help.

By SWGfL

Keeping safe online half term round up - January 2021

A round up of digital resilience news, resources, events and competitions for learners, their parents/carers, education practitioners and governors.

By Welsh Government

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