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Words or emojis that students commonly use might seem innocuous but be potential safeguarding red flags, says safeguarding lead Thomas Michael

Safeguarding lead Thomas Michael asked pastoral staff what they wished teaching staff knew about the nature of their roles, and vice versa. Here’s what he found

The growing trend of teachers posting classroom videos can create issues for schools, students and staff, says safeguarding lead Thomas Michael

Safeguarding and pastoral teams will be under huge pressure this term, says safeguarding lead Thomas Michael, who offers advice on keeping your head above water

A student has raised a safeguarding concern, but what happens next? Safeguarding lead Thomas Michael sets out the steps

Designated safeguarding leads may find it hard to switch off over the holidays. Thomas Michael outlines what your responsibilities are and how to ensure you can still switch off