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Rethinking Suicide Prevention in Schools: Moving from Reaction to Proactive Care

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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 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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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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Child Safeguarding Practice Review 2023/2024: The Importance of Information Sharing

Child Safeguarding Practice Review 2023/2024: The Importance of Information Sharing 

The Child Safeguarding Practice Review Panel's Annual Report for 2023 to 2024 provides a comprehensive analysis of serious child safeguarding incidents in England, focusing on ...
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