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.
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.
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.
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.
Working together to safeguarding children: A summary
Find out more about the Working Together to Safeguarding Children 2018 policy, more commonly known as Working Together.
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.
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.