Safeguarding

The latest news, analysis and professional advice on keeping children safe, including new legislation, KCSIE updates, case studies from DSLs and more

Saturday

2nd Dec 2023

Internal truancy: how we cut incidents from 200 to 5 per day
The attendance crisis is not just about getting children into school, it’s also about getting them to attend lessons once they’re there, says head Keziah Featherstone
Internal truancy: how we cut incidents from 200 to 5 per day

Thursday

30th Nov 2023

Safeguarding Around the World: Transient pupils and mixed CPD
In the third article in our safeguarding series, we speak to a leader in Malaysia about why CPD must incorporate both local and international best practice
Safeguarding around the world: Transient pupils and mixed CPD

Wednesday

29th Nov 2023

‘Terrifying’ intruder incident at school: what we learned
One international school leader talks about an intruder running loose on his campus and the importance of having clear crisis management plans

Thursday

23rd Nov 2023

Safeguarding Around the World: Cultural sensitivity
The head of an international school in Bahrain talks about its safeguarding strategies and why cultural sensitivity training for staff is important
Safeguarding around the world: Providing cultural sensitivity training

Tuesday

21st Nov 2023

Cutting pupils’ screen time: 4 things MPs were told
Teachers need more training to support digital media literacy and reduce the impact of phones on children’s education and wellbeing, MPs hear
Online safety
Why we’re taking a data-informed approach to PSHE
Drawing on school-specific data helps this secondary school tailor its curriculum to address local issues that matter to students, says Aimee Stevens
Data-informed approach to PSHE

Thursday

16th Nov 2023

Weekly round-up: DfE changes - Gibb out, Hinds back
This week’s must-read education news includes the exit of long-serving schools minister Nick Gibb and the return of a former education secretary
Weekly round-up: DfE changes - Gibb out, Hinds back
Safeguarding Around the World: Affluent neglect
In the first in a new series, a school leader in Malaysia discusses the rise of ‘affluent neglect’ and the challenge of creating a safeguarding culture in a school with 60 different nationalities
Safeguarding malaysia

Tuesday

14th Nov 2023

Ofsted: More schools keep ‘outstanding’ grade
But the number of schools with the top Ofsted rating has fallen overall after the return of routine inspections
Outstanding Ofsted

Monday

13th Nov 2023

3 AI safeguarding issues schools should know about
As AI becomes ever more embedded into everyday life, there are some emerging safeguarding concerns that schools should consider
3 AI safeguarding concerns schools should know

Thursday

9th Nov 2023

Weekly round-up: Teacher shortages and Ofsted warning
This week’s essential education news includes criticism of the DfE’s response to teacher shortages, a defence of Ofsted judgements and flexible working ideas for schools
Deck of cards round up

Wednesday

8th Nov 2023

Safeguarding: 3 Ofsted findings for schools
School leaders often feel ‘isolated’ trying to safeguard vulnerable pupils, Ofsted warns in report on multi-agency responses to children needing help
Safeguarding in schools