Navigating Child Protection Referrals Together
There were 621,880 referrals to children’s social care in the year ending 31 March 2024 according to the Local Government Association (LGA).
8 Practical Steps to Promote Student Voice in Schools
Eight key initiatives for any educational setting to develop cultures and practices that enable all student voices.
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 case reviews.
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 before a crisis occurs.
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
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 online.
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 that will affect education settings in the UK.
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 wider community with student engagement programmes.
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.
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 tactics.