Safeguarding

Schools made nearly 45,000 more social services referrals last year compared with a decade ago, DfE data shows

AI apps that simulate romantic relationships present a number of hidden dangers, says safeguarding lead Thomas Michael, who explains what schools can do to help protect students

Schools will already fulfil many of the requirements of new anti-terrorism legislation for public premises but there are still important new duties to consider, says Professor Michael Green

Headteachers’ leaders call for more support and guidance to tackle misogyny in schools as new research suggests it is a growing issue

The DfE has published updated Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance for 2025 – here’s what schools need to know

From enhanced data sharing to the use of a single identifier for children, here’s how safeguarding will evolve next year.

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.

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.

NEU says schools ‘do not have the resources or staff to continue carrying the weight of a broken system’.

After the spread of misinformation online had disastrous consequences this summer, it’s an ideal time to explore digital responsibility with your pupils.

In our ‘My Week As’ series, a senior sector leader reveals what a typical week looks like in their role. For this article, we talk to Heather Fowler.

Online misogyny is a growing problem, and it goes far beyond the rhetoric of Andrew Tate. Safeguarding lead Thomas Michael explores three key terms school staff should understand.

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.