Navigating the Digital World: A Lesson from Adolescence and the Power of Web Filtering 

In today’s digital age, online safety is paramount—especially for younger generations. The Netflix series Adolescence offers a powerful portrayal of how the challenges of growing up intersect with the online world. Beyond the typical struggles of youth, the series highlights a critical issue: the prevalence of online misogyny and harmful digital content that affects the […]

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UK Safer Internet Day: Protecting Children from Online Scams

Safer Internet Day 2025 takes place today on February 11th, focusing on the theme “Too good to be true? Protecting yourself and others from scams online.” With scammers using social media, fake websites, and deceptive messages to target young people, online fraud has become a growing threat.   The rise of digital platforms has created new

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IWF Raises Concerns Over Normalization of Nude Sharing in UK Schools 

The Internet Watch Foundation (IWF) has launched a nationwide campaign, urging young people and parents to break the silence around the sharing of nudes—a behaviour that has alarmingly become normalized in UK schools.  The Campaign: “Think Before You Share”  The campaign, titled “Think Before You Share,” aims to foster open dialogue between parents and teens

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Establishing Appropriate Levels of Filtering (UK)

Netsweeper has long aligned itself with organisations protecting children worldwide and we develop our solutions with guidelines and recommendations such as those promoted by the UK Safer Internet Centre and KCSIE in mind. This solution brief has been provided to demonstrate how our student safeguarding products address each of the filtering and monitoring requirements expected

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Understanding the Levels of Network Monitoring: Passive, Active, and Proactive

In the ever-evolving realm of digital connectivity, monitoring student activities is crucial for maintaining a safe and supportive learning environment. Understanding the various levels of network monitoring—passive, active, and proactive—provides you with the necessary insights to identify and address potential issues before they escalate. Netsweeper, a leading provider in the field, distinguishes itself by offering

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UK Safer Internet Centre Announces Accredited Filtering Systems for UK Schools and Colleges

The UK Safer Internet Centre (UK SIC) has announced that Netsweeper is among one of the first three filtering systems to be accredited under the new filtering accreditation scheme provided by the UK SIC. As technology has developed, so have Filtering and Monitoring systems. The ever-changing online landscape has made this an increasingly complex area

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Inspiring Change Online for UK Safer Internet Day

In today’s digital age, where students and kids spend a significant amount of time online, ensuring their safety in the virtual world is of utmost importance. UK Safer Internet Day 2024, themed “Inspiring Change? Making a Difference, Managing Influence, and Navigating Change Online,” underscores the necessity for proactive measures to create a positive online environment

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KCSiE 2022: Proposed Changes Regarding Safeguarding, Sexual Violence And Harassment

The latest Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE) guidance was recently published on 20 May and comes into effect on September 1. The KCSIE is a statutory guidance that schools and colleges must adhere to when safeguarding the children in their care. We’ve created a summary below of some of the key proposed changes, plus

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Recap: Insights on the 2023 KCSiE Changes

The UK’s Keeping Children Safe in Education’s comprehensive framework serves as a safeguarding cornerstone for the nation’s educational institutions, prioritising the well-being and security of its young learners. In an ever-evolving landscape of risks, from online threats to physical harm, this document provides guidance and standards that help schools and educators create safe environments conducive to learning.   

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