Webinar Recap: How to Improve your Safeguarding Adult Practices
This blog article breaks down a webinar about safeguarding and protecting the health and wellbeing of staff in any organisation.
Adverse Childhood Experiences: Equipping Teachers to Better Support Students
The NHS defines ACEs as “highly stressful, and potentially traumatic, events or situations that occur during childhood and/or adolescence.
Implementing Your Attendance Policy for Optimal Outcomes
This blog article breaks down some of the key updates to the DfE attendance guidance 2024 and how technology can help you adhere to the updated UK school attendance policies.
Joining up the Dots: Preventing Sexual Abuse in Schools
In this blog, we take a closer look at possible warning signs of sexual abuse, the impact it can have and the importance of early intervention in providing the best possible care to vulnerable children.
The Suicide Prevention Strategy: What does it mean for schools?
Although suicide is the leading cause of death for young people in the UK, it is important to understand suicide is preventable. Too often young people suffer in silence when experiencing suicidal thoughts for fear of judgment and misunderstanding. By lowering the stigma and being proactive in noticing when students are struggling, schools are in […]
Supporting the Transition to College with Effective Safeguarding
The transition from secondary education to further education (FE) colleges marks a significant milestone in a student’s academic journey. However, this transition also brings with it a host of safeguarding challenges that college administrators must navigate to ensure the welfare and safety of students. Staff, management, governors and proprietors in FE have a statutory duty […]
Spotting the Signs – How to Identify Students Under Exam Pressure
Exam season is on the horizon and can be a particularly stressful time for students. In 2023, Childline delivered almost 2,000 counselling sessions about exam stress, an increase of 10% from the year before. Some students worried that the disruptions to their learning during the pandemic has affected their performance and ability to cope with […]
Addressing the Mental Health Crisis in Schools
The mental health of children has become a paramount issue, underscored by a report from Children’s Commissioner Anne Longfield. It reveals that a quarter of a million children in England face lengthy waits for indispensable mental health services. Addressing this crisis promptly is essential. Despite increased awareness in schools, there remains a notable deficiency in […]
Recognising the Signs of Domestic Abuse in Children and Young People
The number of children who experience domestic abuse in the UK is staggering, but the signs that someone is struggling can be difficult to spot. Over 800,000 children are estimated to be affected, with abuse by a parent forming a common factor in Local Authority referrals to children’s services. Domestic abuse is also an incredibly […]
Preparing Your School for Inspections
Preparing Your School for Inspections School inspections, such as those conducted by inspectorates such as Ofsted, Estyn and the ISI, have long been pivotal events in the education system. These rigorous evaluations play a critical role in defining the school’s reputation, educational quality, and the future direction of institutions. For teachers and school leaders, effective […]