Safeguarding
Reasonable force and restrictive physical intervention in schools
Most school staff will have cause to use physical contact with students at some point in their careers – learn what constitutes reasonable force and when it can be used.
Safer recruitment in schools and the single central record
Keeping students safe at school starts with the teachers and staff you recruit. Explore why safer recruitment in schools is so important and the part a single central record plays in keeping students safe.
Child exploitation and safeguarding: signs of child exploitation and what to do if you spot them
Child exploitation can take different forms and children often don’t feel able to tell a trusted adult what’s happening. Learn what child exploitation is through a safeguarding lens and how you can identify the signs a child is being exploited.
Bullying in schools: how to prevent and deal with bullying
Bullying in schools is challenging for school staff to address and can be detrimental to a child’s wellbeing. Learn how to deal with bullying in international schools, how you can prevent bullying and what it means to be anti-bullying.
Bullying in schools: how to prevent and deal with bullying
Bullying in schools is challenging for school staff to address and can be detrimental to a child’s wellbeing. Learn how to deal with bullying at school, how you can prevent bullying and what it means to be anti-bullying.
Artificial intelligence and safeguarding: children and AI
Artificial intelligence is becoming an increasingly prevalent part of online life. For Safer Internet Day 2026, we’re exploring the impact artificial intelligence has on children and what this means for safeguarding in schools.
The importance of seeing the bigger picture in safeguarding
Learn about how a joined-up, holistic approach to safeguarding can help your staff protect children from harm and help create a safer future for every young person in your care.
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. If your current safeguarding system isn’t keeping up with the rise in concerns, it might be time to make a change.
A guide to school safeguarding processes
Safeguarding is an essential part of the school day but between key responsibilities, ever changing safeguarding concerns, school safeguarding processes and government statutory guidance, it can pose a daunting challenge for new staff.
The safeguarding types of abuse to be aware of
As a member of school staff, you have a duty of care to your students but are you aware of the various safeguarding abuse types and the signs to watch out for?
A guide to selecting the best safeguarding software for schools
Not sure which is the best safeguarding software for schools? Keep reading to learn more about the various factors you need to consider when choosing safeguarding software, helping you to decide which is the best option for your school.
A guide to selecting the best safeguarding software for schools
Not sure which is the best safeguarding software for schools? Keep reading to learn more about the various factors you need to consider when choosing safeguarding software, helping you to decide which is the best option for your school.
Managing staff allegations of abuse
Adopting an open and transparent approach to reporting and recording allegations against staff and low-level concerns in schools is crucial to help maintain a robust safeguarding culture where the safety and wellbeing of students is paramount.