Safeguarding
The latest news, analysis and professional advice on keeping children safe, including new legislation, KCSIE updates, case studies from DSLs and more
Friday
3rd Nov 2023
Teachers quizzed over sanctions for failing to report sex abuse
Home Office seeks school staff views on proposals for a mandatory duty to report child sexual abuse
Absence is a UK-wide problem. Here’s how to tackle it
Poor attendance has been an issue across the UK since the pandemic, but schools in Scotland are showing that the tide can be turned, finds Emma Seith
Tuesday
31st Oct 2023
Absence crisis in NI: ‘Schools can’t resolve it alone’
After Northern Ireland endures its worst-ever year for school attendance, officials blame the impact of Covid and mental health issues
Teacher TikTok: the safeguarding risks
The growing trend of teachers posting classroom videos can create issues for schools, students and staff, says safeguarding lead Thomas Michael
Online Safety Bill: 5 things schools should do
New legislation should help to keep children safer online – here’s what schools need to know in terms of their safeguarding role