Safeguarding

The latest news, analysis and professional advice on keeping children safe, including new legislation, KCSIE updates, case studies from DSLs and more

Yesterday

20th Nov 2024

Social media in schools: the pros and cons in a changing landscape
With many schools reassessing their use of social media platforms, Nuzhat Uthmani weighs up the benefits and the potential challenges of having an online presence
Teenages on mobile phones

Monday

11th Nov 2024

Anti-Bullying Week: how we are eradicating bullying
A secondary associate principal explains how their school’s programme, which includes training students in violence prevention, has significantly reduced incidents of bullying
Anti bullying

Thursday

7th Nov 2024

Why affluent neglect is a tough issue for international schools
The problem of children being neglected by wealthy parents can be difficult to identify – but international schools are getting better at responding to it, finds Emma Seith
Setting a high bar
Oak adds korfball, pickleball and parkour to PE curriculum
Oak National Academy is extending its curriculum to cover new sports, designed to encourage more young people to get active
Parkour

Tuesday

5th Nov 2024

Unauthorised absence ‘stubbornly high’ despite higher fines
Absence rates have not dropped since higher £160 fines were introduced in September, analysis reveals
Unauthorised absence ‘stubbornly high’ despite higher fines

Friday

25th Oct 2024

Focus on inclusion over fines to fix attendance, report says
Threatening parents with fines is ‘not working for many families and not reducing severe absence rates’, former children’s commissioner warns
A new report has said that a new era of inclusion is needed in schools to tackle the absence crisis.

Monday

21st Oct 2024

5,000 schools to play non-contact rugby under plan to grow the sport
Change comes amid fears over players’ welfare – but full-contact rugby union should be offered for under-15s and up, says review led by MAT chief
5,000 schools to play non-contact rugby under plan to grow the sport

Monday

7th Oct 2024

My week as...chief standards officer at City of London Academies Trust
In our ‘My Week As’ series, a senior sector leader reveals what a typical week looks like in their role. Here, we talk to Mouhssin Ismail
My week as... chief standards officer at City of London Academies Trust

Tuesday

24th Sep 2024

Call to investigate impact of existing mental health support on pupils
NEU says schools ‘do not have the resources or staff to continue carrying the weight of a broken system’
Call for investigation into impact of mental health support for pupils

Tuesday

17th Sep 2024

Bill addresses restraint and seclusion in Scottish schools
Six key principles for reforming rules on restraint and seclusion in schools are being set out in the Scottish Parliament today
Daniel Johnson restraint bill
Do your pupils understand the consequences of their online actions?
After the spread of misinformation online had disastrous consequences this summer, it’s an ideal time to explore digital responsibility with your pupils
Summer riots in UK

Sunday

15th Sep 2024

Stigma, safeguarding and social change: toilet training in early years
Staff report increasing numbers of children starting school without being toilet trained – but the issue is complex and requires careful consideration, writes Julian Grenier
Learner plate potty training