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Safeguarding app to keep you up to date

4 September 2021

SSSQ safeguarding app supports schools in training their staff and keeping everyone's safeguarding knowledge up to date. "Free quizzes to improve the knowledge of safeguarding for all staff and governors."…

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Sexual violence and sexual harassment between children in schools

1 September 2021

Advice for schools and colleges on how to prevent and respond to reports of sexual violence and harassment between children. This is for: governing bodies of maintained schools and collegesproprietors…

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Reporting and removing nude images

2 July 2021

The NSPCC’s Childline service has launched the Report Remove tool with the Internet Watch Foundation (IWF). The tool will enable young people under the age of 18 to report a…

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Supervision for DSLs

30 June 2021

A trial already running in 30 areas will be extended to up to 10 new local authorities to provide supervision for designated safeguarding leads, working with up to a further…

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Ofsted review of sexual abuse in schools and colleges

10 June 2021

Ofsted was asked by the government to carry out a rapid review of sexual abuse in schools and colleges. They were asked to report on the following:  Safeguarding and curriculumMulti-agency…

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Safeguarding quiz app

19 May 2021

Created by school professionals, SSSQ is a free app containing bite-sized safeguarding quizzes tailored for different staff roles, including governors and lunchtime staff. Individuals can choose relevant quizzes for their role. The…

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Social media and cyber-safety infographics

11 May 2021

Online abuse is a major area of concern and cyber-enabled abuse and bullying is inescapable. The Police Digital Security Centre (PDSC)  takes safeguarding very seriously and much of the advice they…

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New helpline launched for sexual abuse victims in schools

5 April 2021

A new helpline to support potential victims of sexual harassment and abuse in education settings has been launched. The dedicated NSPCC helpline number is 0800 136 663.  The dedicated number…

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Challenging victim-blaming attitudes

20 March 2021

The language that we use when we communicate with others can easily appear to be negative or disparaging. Sometimes when discussing safeguarding issues or crimes against children and young people, the language we…

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Online safety considerations

5 March 2021

The South West Grid for Learning (SwgfL) has put together a helpful resource that outlines the key points to remember when it comes to reopening your school. This also includes knowledge on online safety issues, communicating…

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Harmful online challenges and hoaxes

18 February 2021

The Department for Education (DfE), in collaboration with partners in the UK Council for Internet Safety Education subgroup and the Samaritans, has developed advice for schools and colleges to support…

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