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Safeguarding considerations for getting changed at school

7 March 2022

Schools have a duty to protect the children and young people in their care. This should include putting measures in place to make sure children and young people feel comfortable…

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Safeguarding LGBTQ+ children and young people

2 March 2022

All children and young people have the right to be protected and kept safe from abuse and neglect. LGBTQ+ children and young people face the same risks as all children…

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Social media, teachers and schools: How to avoid the pitfalls

19 February 2022

Teachers’ use of social media, both in their professional and personal lives, is increasingly under the microscope. For the unfortunate few, items posted online can have unforeseen and far-reaching consequences…

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Vulnerable students: The four domains of safety

15 February 2022

What are the four domains of safety and why are they so important in enabling vulnerable and other children to flourish? Dr Pooky Knightsmith explains. One of the most basic…

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Protecting children from emotional abuse

9 February 2022

NSPCC Learning has updated its information on protecting children from emotional abuse. The web pages cover: the impact of emotional abuse and recognising, responding to and preventing emotional abuse. NSPCC…

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Children’s experiences of legal but harmful content online

7 February 2022

NSPCC Learning has published an insight briefing highlighting the experiences of young people who have viewed legal but harmful content online. The briefing uses insights from Childline counselling sessions and…

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Child exploitation – guide to appropriate language

2 February 2022

The Children's Society has revised their Appropriate Language guide in relation to Child Exploitation. It  includes some significant updates including spotlight sections on child financial exploitation and children forced or…

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Stop Abuse Together

1 February 2022

New Government resource to help keep children safe from sexual abuse launches. It’s estimated that one in ten children in England and Wales will experience sexual abuse before they turn…

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Anxiety in children – the hidden pandemic

25 January 2022

We all know how the pandemic has affected all of our mental health but our children have suffered even more. Just like we need to be able to spot the…

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Educate Against Hate – Prevent Radicalisation and Extremism

14 January 2022

The website, Educate Against Hate, contains government advice and trusted resources for schools to safeguard students from radicalisation, build resilience to all types of extremism and promote shared values. The Home Office website includes practical…

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Children with disabilities: safeguarding our most vulnerable

17 December 2021

Did you know that children and young people who live with disabilities are more likely to experience violence and abuse than non-disabled children? One in every 20 children has a…

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Affluent Neglect: A Hidden Form of Abuse

14 December 2021

Affluent neglect refers to the neglect experienced by children in wealthy families. Often, neglect in wealthier families can be more difficult to spot, as the type of neglect experienced by…

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