Safeguarding
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.
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.
Safeguarding: What do I need to do to remain compliant?
Guidance across the four nations of the UK states that safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children is everyone’s responsibility. Everyone who comes into contact with children and their families and carers has a role to play. Here we explore the different roles and responsibilities in schools.
All the safeguarding tools your school needs
Keeping all your students safe is one of your school’s top priorities, and legal responsibilities. Find out how our safeguarding tools can make it easier.
All the safeguarding tools your school needs
Keeping all your students safe is one of your school’s top priorities, and legal responsibilities. Find out how our safeguarding tools can make it easier.
Safeguarding Awareness Week 16-22 May 2022
Our first safeguarding awareness week will examine what it means to feel safe, and explore what schools can do to protect all their students.
How we can help provide SEND training for all teachers
Your school has a duty to create an inclusive environment for all your students, and our online SEND training courses can help you to achieve it.
Key findings: Safeguarding Awareness Week survey
We asked school staff to share their thoughts on the state of safeguarding in their school today. Here's what they said.