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Recognising Signs of Physical Abuse in Early Years Children
Research into child practice reviews has shown that children under the age of five are particularly vulnerable to abuse, accounting for over 50% of serious ...
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Rethinking Suicide Prevention in Schools: Moving from Reaction to Proactive Care
Suicide remains one of the most important and complex issues facing young people today. In classrooms, hallways and homes, the warning signs are present long ...
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The Power of Data for Decision-Making in MATs
Data-driven decision-making impacts how multi-academy trusts (MATs) operate, empowering them to deliver more effective safeguarding, resource allocation and student support across all their schools
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Cyber Choices: Protecting Young People from Cybercrime
The National Crime Agency published a report in 2024 stating that one in five children aged 10-16 had been found to engage in illegal activity ...
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5 Key Updates in The Children’s Wellbeing and Schools Bill
There are many significant changes that will impact safeguarding processes included in the bill and within this briefing, I have highlighted the most important updates ...
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A Case Study in Empowering Students Through Voice and Community
Since the launch of its Student Voice programme in 2012, the school has redefined how pupils can shape their own educational experience and influence the ...
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KCSIE 2025: Key Safeguarding Changes and Updates
The latest version of Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE) 2025, the education safeguarding guidance for England, was published on Monday 7th July.
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Why Language Matters in Safeguarding
Safeguarding requires us to continually update our knowledge and practice. Changes in the safeguarding challenge regularly occur because abusers are always using new methods and ...
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Why Student Voice is Key for Safeguarding and Wellbeing
This is the first article of a three-part blog series focusing on the importance of student voice in safeguarding and supporting the wellbeing of children. ...
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World Wellbeing Week: Supporting Students Through Exam Result Uncertainty
As we mark World Wellbeing Week, it’s a crucial time to help support students who may be facing uncertainty about what their future may hold.
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How Social Media and Online Influences Impact Child Wellbeing
Every so often a TV programme comes along that causes a sea-change in the public’s thinking about an issue.
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The Crime and Policing Bill: Addressing Child Criminal Exploitation and County Lines
Introduced in the House of Commons on 25 February 2025, the Crime and Policing Bill had its second reading on the 2nd of March 2025. ...
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The Role of Multi-Agency Collaboration in Addressing Youth Violence
The system mapping approach divides the issue into five core components, offering schools, local authorities, and policymakers a clearer perspective on the interconnected causes of ...
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Integrating Mental Health and Wellbeing into Safeguarding with CPOMS and BounceTogether
Mental health and wellbeing form essential elements of a holistic approach to safeguarding children and young people.
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International Safeguarding & Children’s Rights in the Middle East
Beyond the relationships between guidance and legislation are international treaties and conventions that influence safeguarding policy at an international level.
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Improving Exclusion Practices in Schools
Each type of school exclusion carries distinct consequences, highlighting the importance of thoughtful decision-making.
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From Screen to Safeguarding Strategy: Insights from Netflix’s Adolescence
It’s a tribute to the lasting influence of great educators and the protective power of trusted relationships in school settings.
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7 Key Points on the Duty to Report Child Abuse
On 24th of January 2025, the House of Commons library published research on the proposed introduction of a duty to report child abuse in England. ...
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How to Ensure Data Privacy and Confidentiality in Safeguarding
Safeguarding children in the digital age is an evolving landscape, with software platforms being transformative in many ways in terms of best practice and processes. ...
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New National Safeguarding Training Framework for Wales: Key Insights
The new safeguarding training framework in Wales introduces six role-specific groups to ensure compliance with national legislation.
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Addressing Child-on-Child Abuse and Violence in Schools
Safeguarding is another key strategy for reducing student violence. By identifying early signs of struggle, schools can intervene before issues escalate.
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