Safeguarding
The latest news, analysis and professional advice on keeping children safe, including new legislation, KCSIE updates, case studies from DSLs and more
Tuesday
30th Sep 2025
Ofqual: Severity of cyberattacks on schools has worsened
Regulator releases data showing that while schools show improvements in cybersecurity training, the impact of attacks is now greater and schools are struggling to recover quickly
Struggling students ‘most likely’ to have negative phone experiences
Those who are struggling academically at school are more likely to have upsetting interactions on their phones, research shows
The view from Vietnam: a growing market that’s home to 15,000 teachers
Four senior leaders provide insights into living and working in Vietnam, a country that has experienced rapid growth in the international school sector
Monday
29th Sep 2025
Covid closures ‘starkly highlighted’ schools’ safeguarding role
Covid inquiry hears how the closure of schools during the pandemic revealed the important part they play in protecting children
Students are aware of mental health support - but few access it
The proportion of students who say they would feel comfortable talking to an adult at school about their mental health has dropped, DfE survey shows