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Thomas Michael
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Why screening Adolescence in schools could do more harm than good
The hit TV drama about incel culture will be available to schools for free – but showing it to students is a risky move, warns safeguarding lead Thomas Michael
Secondary
5 April 2025
Why screening Adolesence in schools could do more harm than good
Are your male students caught in ‘the manosphere’?
Online misogyny is a growing problem, further highlighted by recent TV drama Adolescence. Safeguarding lead Thomas Michael explores three key terms school staff should understand
General
19 March 2025
Safeguarding: are your male students caught in ‘the manosphere’?
Do your pupils understand the consequences of their online actions?
After the spread of misinformation online had disastrous consequences this summer, it’s an ideal time to explore digital responsibility with your pupils
General
17 September 2024
Summer riots in UK
Two new safeguarding trends to be aware of
In the ever-changing world of safeguarding, it’s critical to keep up with new potential issues, says safeguarding lead Thomas Michael
General
26 May 2024
Two new safeguarding trends to be aware of
Student slang teachers need to know
Words or emojis that students commonly use might seem innocuous but be potential safeguarding red flags, says safeguarding lead Thomas Michael
Secondary
13 February 2024
Emojis, fruit and veg
What pastoral teams want every teacher to know
Safeguarding lead Thomas Michael asked pastoral staff what they wished teaching staff knew about the nature of their roles, and vice versa. Here’s what he found
General
1 February 2024
What pastoral teams want every teacher to know