Safeguarding

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    The AI safeguarding risk is here: is your school ready?

    The Internet Watch Foundation has documented changes in the online harm landscape that should stop every safeguarding lead in their tracks. Most schools do not have the protocols they would need if a case arrived tomorrow. Here is what we know, and what the Tes Safeguarding Report will reveal about how schools are responding.
    07 May 26
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    The AI safeguarding risk is here: is your school ready?

    The Internet Watch Foundation has documented changes in the online harm landscape that should stop every safeguarding lead in their tracks. Most schools do not have the protocols they would need if a case arrived tomorrow. Here is what we know, and what the Tes Safeguarding Report will reveal about how schools are responding.
    07 May 26
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    Who is protecting the people who protect everyone else?

    The safeguarding lead is the most complex welfare role in your school. It is also, in many settings, one of the most unsupported. New research is about to reveal what the role looks like in 2026 – and what we already know should concern every headteacher and board.
    29 Apr 26
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    Who is protecting the people who protect everyone else?

    The designated safeguarding lead (DSL) is the most complex welfare role in your school. It is also, in many settings, one of the most unsupported. New research is about to reveal what the DSL role looks like in 2026 – and what we already know should concern every headteacher and board.
    29 Apr 26
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    Safeguarding in schools in 2026: is ‘good enough’ still good enough?

    Schools in 2026 are facing intense external pressures on safeguarding – expectations have arguably never been higher. But for many schools, there is a gap between the safeguarding culture they aspire to and the one they can reliably deliver. Our major new report explores this gap.
    24 Apr 26
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    Safeguarding in schools in 2026: is ‘good enough’ still good enough?

    Schools in 2026 are facing intense external pressures on safeguarding – expectations have arguably never been higher. But for many schools, there is a gap between the safeguarding culture they aspire to and the one they can reliably deliver. Our major new report explores this gap.
    24 Apr 26
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    The Importance of Filtering and Monitoring in Schools

    In today’s digital age, ensuring that your school is a safe place for students and staff has never been more important. With the widespread use of technology, your school must implement robust filtering and monitoring systems to help protect your community from potentially harmful and inappropriate online content.
    20 Jun 24
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    Why is safeguarding so important in schools?

    Safeguarding is a vital aspect of any school setting, as it ensures the safety and wellbeing of all students, staff and visitors. Here we discuss the importance of safeguarding in schools and the various ways in which it can help to protect and support the school community.
    06 Jun 24
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    The importance of managing safeguarding concerns

    Effective recording and case management of concerns are central to good safeguarding practice. It’s essential that all members of staff understand how to record their concerns and that those responsible for case management have all the right tools at their fingertips.
    06 Jun 24
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    The 10 categories of abuse and how to handle them

    Abuse comes in a variety of forms, many of which you may be unfamiliar with. In our Safeguarding Young People course, Tes Safeguarding looks at the ten most common categories of abuse and offers advice on how to handle each one. Here is a list of those ten categories and how safeguarding training can help professionals deal with their effects.
    06 Jun 24
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