Blog
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.
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.
Why student voice matters in safeguarding
Student voice is essential for effective safeguarding practices. Learn more about the importance of student voice and how it can be used alongside contextual safeguarding to build a bigger picture of student wellbeing.
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 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.
How to stay safe online for students - 12 online safety tips to teach your students
By Dr Dean Burnett
Beyond Efficiency: Why AI in Schools Must Be Both Evolutionary and Transformational
By Luke Ramsden (DSL and Deputy Head at St. Benedict’s School, Ealing)
Digital safeguarding in schools - how to protect students in a digital world
Blog by Thomas Michael
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.
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.