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.
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.
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.
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. There are two more stages in the House of Commons before it is debated in the House of Lords and then taken into the final stages of consideration.
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 youth violence.
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.
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.
Improving Exclusion Practices in Schools
Each type of school exclusion carries distinct consequences, highlighting the importance of thoughtful decision-making.
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.
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. A duty to report is a legal requirement to report allegation of child abuse.