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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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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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Children’s Mental Health Week 2025: “Know Yourself, Grow Yourself”
Every child deserves to thrive, not just academically, but emotionally and mentally too. With the rising concerns surrounding children’s mental health, the annual Children’s Mental ...
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Keeping Children Safe, Helping Families Thrive: Key Points
Explore key points in 'Keeping Children Safe, Helping Families Thrive' and their impact on safeguarding professionals working with children and families.
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The Good Childhood Report 2024 Summary
The 2024 UK Children’s Society ‘Good Childhood Report’ provides some especially useful insights for all those involved in safeguarding within both schools and colleges.
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Understanding Child Exploitation
Children face many forms of exploitation outside the family home. This may include situations where children are manipulated, coerced or deceived into engaging in activities ...
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Maintaining Safeguarding Around School Holidays
This is a reminder that the reality of school holidays for many children can mean being immersed into difficult, unpredictable and sometimes unsafe environments.
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Understanding and Addressing Bullying in Schools
Regulations and policies are in place to provide guidance on how to protect children from bullying in schools within the UK.
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5 Best Practices to Improve Child Protection Record Keeping in Northern Ireland Schools
The Northern Ireland Department for Education has produced some clear advice about managing pupil records in Northern Ireland schools.
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Safer Recruitment: Digital Record Keeping & Compliance
Explore the role of safer recruitment practices in education settings and the requirements throughout the UK when it comes to vetting staff and maintaining effective ...
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KCSIE – Keeping Children Safe in Education 2024 – Key Updates
KCSIE Keeping Children Safe in Education 2024: This blog covers the key KCSIE 2024 updates and what they mean for those working with children
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Preparing for Ofsted Inspections in 2024/2025
Preparing for Ofsted inspections in 2024 demands a proactive and comprehensive approach, particularly in safeguarding.
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