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Mandatory reporting of child sexual abuse

6 October 2025

On 25 February 2025 the Crime and Policing bill was introduced into Parliament. It includes provisions to introduce a new statutory duty for individuals undertaking key roles with responsibility for children and…

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Podcast: Dealing with parental complaints

5 October 2025

This Headteacher Update podcast episode offers advice for school leaders on how they can handle parental complaints, including the steps to take, useful de-escalation tips, and how to deal with…

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World Mental Health Day 2025

4 October 2025

World Mental Health Day takes place every year on 10th October. It’s a reminder of the importance of good mental health and the need to prioritise and invest in good…

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Video: New Ofsted report cards

3 October 2025

 From November 2025, you’ll see new report cards replacing current inspection reports. The new report cards will give parents, carers and learners – as well as apprentices and trainees –…

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Identifying and supporting the needs of children with SEND in mainstream settings

2 October 2025

Findings from a series of rapid evidence assessments on what works to identify and support the needs of children and young people with SEND in mainstream and early years settings.…

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A guide to contextual safeguarding

1 October 2025

Contextual safeguarding is an approach that recognises that children may be at risk of significant harm within their homes and in external environments. This free guide provides a comprehensive overview…

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Empower parents to navigate AI, social media and gaming with confidence

30 September 2025

Join this free webinar for DSLs and Online Safety Leads for an introduction to a new resource to help schools and settings working with children empower parents and carers. This 45 minute webinar from London Grid for Learning…

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The importance of oral communication and how to develop a whole school approach

29 September 2025

In this episode of The SEND Network Podcast, Georgie is joined by Manny Awoyelu to discuss the importance of a whole school approach to support oral communication. Manny and Georgie…

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Primary schools cut staff as pupil numbers fall 

28 September 2025

National primary school enrolment has declined by 2% since 2017, with a further 4.1% decrease forecast by 2028 – with 4 in 10 school leaders admitting they are “very concerned”. The…

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Effective governance resources

27 September 2025

The DfE have published a range of resources to support maintained school governing bodies, academy trust boards, leaders and governance professionals (clerks) in developing sustainable and effective governance. An expert…

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Fraud Awareness for education providers

26 September 2025

The DfE have recently published a good practice guide for education and training providers to assist them in understanding, preventing, detecting and reporting fraud. The Public Sector Fraud Authority (PSFA)…

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Updated guidance: Registering and inspecting school-based early years provision

25 September 2025

Ofsted recently released a very useful blog about the changes made to their guidance on registering and inspecting school-based provision which makes it much clearer whether a school's early years or childcare provision…

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