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Our Schools Blog brings you the latest insights and developments from the education industry. As well as expert analysis and advice, you’ll also find product demos and developments from our team. From the latest recruitment trends to staff training and retention, here you’ll find a range of useful information to help make your job easier.

Child Protection vs Safeguarding: What is the difference?

How do we define child protection and safeguarding; and what is the difference between the two? We take a closer look at each label and what educators need to do to fulfil both responsibilities.

06 Aug 24

What does an SEN file look like?

There are two uses of the phrase SEN file.

The first refers to the file that contains all a child’s information about their SEN and provisions in place. The second is the file kept by a SENCO ready for an OFSTED (or other) visit.

31 Jul 24

SEN Money

30 Jul 24

Links between Provision Map and Class Charts

The main linking of information that we see is between Provision Maps and Class Charts for sharing the behaviour, wellbeing and SEN information.

29 Jul 24

Interventions (or Provisions)

Back when I started provision mapping (which feels like a century ago) I had a lovely collection of sticky sheets with the relevant information that would get duly moved around a board in my office as required.

29 Jul 24

5 Steps to Effective Interventions

The term ‘intervention’ is often used to describe a short-term, focused teaching programme with specific intended outcomes aimed at individuals or small groups of pupils with particular needs. Interventions are provided in addition to high quality teaching in the classroom and are likely to be an essential part of the additional provision you offer pupils with SEND. There are a number of structured intervention programmes available that aim to support and develop pupils’ key skills. Some can make a real difference to pupil outcomes, others can be costly, time-consuming and not as effective, so it is important to consider decisions carefully when making strategic choices. Try following these 5 steps to ensure effective intervention planning:

29 Jul 24

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Safer recruitment: Learning the lessons from serious case reviews

Using the examples of serious cases from recent history and exploring what measures can be put in place when recruiting to avoid these issues happening again.

25 Jul 24

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Safer recruitment and the SCR

Learn more about safe recruitment and single central records. We explore what they are, why and how to use them.

25 Jul 24

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Working together to safeguard children: A summary

Find out more about the Working Together to Safeguard Children 2018 policy, more commonly known as Working Together.

25 Jul 24

Buying timetable software - 7 things to consider

Transform your school operations with smarter timetabling.

23 Jul 24

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6 ways Class Charts can transform your primary school

Explore how our all-in-one, simple to use classroom engagement and management tool can benefit your primary school.

22 Jul 24

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What is professional curiosity

The 2022 version of Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE) guidance uses the term ‘professional curiosity’ when it comes to safeguarding. In this blog, we examine what professional curiosity is and why it is important for the safeguarding culture within your organisation.

18 Jul 24

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Affluent neglect: A hidden form of abuse

Affluent neglect refers to the neglect experienced by children in wealthy families. Often this neglect can be more difficult to spot, as the type of neglect experienced by children and young people is often emotional. This blog will cover affluent neglect, the risks children are exposed to, and the reasons affluent neglect is often overlooked.

18 Jul 24

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Allegations against staff, low level concerns and reporting them

Keeping Children Safe in Education recently released a new version of its statutory guidance. The policy recommends that ‘schools and colleges need to report and record all concerns and allegations against adults, including low-level concerns.’ In this blog, we discuss examples of low-level concerns, the importance of reporting these concerns, a serious case review, and how it is vital establishments have secure systems in place to record and manage these concerns.

18 Jul 24