Safeguarding
Safeguarding: The reality of Christmas for vulnerable children
For many, Christmas is a time of magic and joy, filled with sparkle, warmth, and family togetherness. But for some children, it is far from a happy holiday.
Breaking barriers to opportunity: How schools can lead in keeping children safe
The Department of Education (DfE) has unveiled the government's vision for reforming children's social care, which was presented to Parliament by the Secretary of State for Education, The Rt Hon Bridget Phillipson MP.
New Duty to Prevent Sexual Harassment: What it means for schools and colleges
From the 26th October 2024, a new duty under the Worker Protection (Amendment of Equality Act 2010) Act 2023 will require employers, including schools and colleges, to proactively prevent sexual harassment in their workplaces.
New Duty to Prevent Sexual Harassment: What it means for schools and colleges
From the 26th October 2024, a new duty under the Worker Protection (Amendment of Equality Act 2010) Act 2023 will require employers, including schools and colleges, to proactively prevent sexual harassment in their workplaces.
Upskirting: What you need to know
In this blog, we discuss the definition of upskirting, the upskirting laws that came into effect in 2019 and how conversations around consent and sexual harassment can prevent Upskirting.
Adverse Childhood Experiences: What are ACEs and how do they Affect Children, Young People and Adults?
In this blog, we describe what Adverse Childhood Experiences or ACEs are and how they affect children and how they can become generational and be passed down from generation to generation.
5 reasons why international schools use MyConcern for safeguarding reporting
83% of international safeguarding leads are seeing an increase in safeguarding concerns compared to 5 years ago. With this rise in concerns, having a secure and reliable system for managing student wellbeing is more important than ever.
Save time and money on school safeguarding training
Buying online staff safeguarding training course by course? See how your school could benefit by subscribing to Tes Safeguarding.
Save time and money on school safeguarding training
Buying online staff safeguarding training course by course? See how your school could benefit by subscribing to Tes Safeguarding.
Keeping children safe in education 2024 updates
The Department for Education (DfE) has published the Keeping children safe in education (KCSIE) guidance 2024, introducing important changes to safeguarding practices in schools and colleges across England.
Child protection basics for international schools
Child protection is a critical concern for international schools, given the diverse backgrounds and unique challenges faced by their student populations. This blog post aims to provide a comprehensive overview of the fundamental principles and practices of child protection in international educational settings.
Raising awareness of child-on-child abuse
Recent concerns about widespread sexual violence and harassment among children highlight the urgent need for schools to adopt a zero-tolerance policy and a supportive approach. Two-thirds of girls and young women have experienced sexual harassment in school, underscoring the importance of addressing and preventing such behaviour to ensure a safe environment for all students.
Raising awareness of child-on-child abuse
Recent concerns about widespread sexual violence and harassment among children highlight the urgent need for schools to adopt a zero-tolerance policy and a supportive approach. Two-thirds of girls and young women have experienced sexual harassment in school, underscoring the importance of addressing and preventing such behaviour to ensure a safe environment for all students.