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Our Schools Blog brings you the latest insights and developments from the education industry. As well as expert analysis and advice, you’ll also find product demos and developments from our team. From the latest recruitment trends to staff training and retention, here you’ll find a range of useful information to help make your job easier.
How does social media affect health and wellbeing of children?
Children are accessing social media and online content around the clock, unsupervised and at ages below the minimum age limit. It’s no wonder that teachers recently reported harsh wellbeing consequences of social media use in young people.
Safeguarding in a digital world: what are digital natives?
Young people now grow up with modern technology and tend to be digitally literate from a very young age – but how safe are they online? How do teachers and school staff safeguard against digital threats?
What is digital resilience?
In an increasingly digital world, it's essential that children grow up knowing how to navigate the online world safely and in a way that they get the most out of it. Keep reading to find out how teachers can support this in schools.
Dealing with challenging behaviour in the classroom
Dealing with behaviour is a key part of being a teacher, but some behaviours are more challenging than others. Learn how to recognise challenging behaviours for what they are and how to handle them with Tes.
A school leader’s guide to the International Child Protection Certificate (ICPC)
Ensuring the safety of children is a top priority for any school leader, especially when considering staff members who have worked or will work internationally. The International Child Protection Certificate (ICPC) is a crucial tool for verifying the backgrounds of individuals intending to work with children or vulnerable adults overseas.
Managing allegations of child abuse: A protocol for international schools
International schools face significant safeguarding and child protection challenges. Serving communities from diverse cultural, legal, and societal backgrounds, these schools must navigate complex issues to ensure the safety and wellbeing of their students.
New Duty to Prevent Sexual Harassment: What it means for schools and colleges
From the 26th October 2024, a new duty under the Worker Protection (Amendment of Equality Act 2010) Act 2023 will require employers, including schools and colleges, to proactively prevent sexual harassment in their workplaces.
Tes Universal Accounts: Everything you need to know
To help deliver the best customer experience, Tes is introducing Universal Accounts. Find out everything you need to know about this single common login.
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.
How Mark Leppard MBE helped revolutionise parents' evenings
The pandemic presented schools with many challenges, but it also forced them to be innovative. Mark Leppard MBE, Headteacher at The British School Al Khubairat (BSAK), explains how they responded when it came to parents’ evenings.
Save time and money on school safeguarding training
Buying online staff safeguarding training course by course? See how your school could benefit by subscribing to Tes Safeguarding.
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.
Why staff surveys are a win for improving wellbeing
Your staff may seem to be weathering the storms of recent times, but how can you be sure? We look at the enormous value of regular, anonymous feedback.
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.