Safeguarding
Supporting young carers in schools: Identifying and meeting their needs
Young carers play a vital role in their families, yet their responsibilities often go unrecognised. While the number of identified young carers in schools is rising, many remain undetected, leaving them without the support they need. This blog explores the latest statistics, the challenges young carers face, and how schools can provide essential assistance to ensure their well-being and success.
A school leader’s guide to the International Child Protection Certificate (ICPC)
Ensuring the safety of children is a top priority for any school leader, especially when considering staff members who have worked or will work internationally. The International Child Protection Certificate (ICPC) is a crucial tool for verifying the backgrounds of individuals intending to work with children or vulnerable adults overseas.
Safeguarding: Understanding sextortion and deepfakes
For Safer Internet Day 2025, one of the key topics of focus is 'sextortion,' particularly online financial sextortion. This growing issue has devastating impacts on young people, leaving them vulnerable to exploitation and financial harm. Alongside sextortion, the rise of synthetic sexual content, commonly known as deepfakes, has emerged as another pressing challenge in the fight to keep children safe online.
Safer Internet Day
Mark your calendars! This year, Safer Internet Day falls on Tuesday, 11th February 2025, and we at Tes are thrilled to join thousands of organisations across the UK and internationally in supporting this important event. Spearheaded by The UK Safer Internet Centre, Safer Internet Day serves as a powerful reminder of our collective responsibility to help children and young people stay safe online.
Managing allegations of child abuse: A protocol for international schools
International schools face significant safeguarding and child protection challenges. Serving communities from diverse cultural, legal, and societal backgrounds, these schools must navigate complex issues to ensure the safety and wellbeing of their students.
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: Keeping children safe, helping families thrive
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.
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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.
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.