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The impact of harmful online content on children

25 February 2026

The online world is an integral part of children’s lives, giving them opportunities for learning, entertainment and social connection as well as access to resources and support such as Childline.…

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Specialist SEND support in every school and community

24 February 2026

Press release from the Department for Education states: generational reforms to transform outcomes for children with SEND and end one size fits all approach. Every child with additional needs will…

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Webinar: Keeping children safe in education 2026 CONSULTATION

23 February 2026

Safeguarding Network are running three free webinars to talk with other DSLs about their perspectives on the planned changes, analysing the consultation, and sharing a summary of changes. There are…

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Consultation – Make Work Pay: improving access to flexible working

15 February 2026

The government are seeking views on a new process for employers to follow when handling flexible working requests, as well as insights on flexible working practices more broadly. Through the Employment…

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Ofsted plans closer monitoring of impact on heads’ wellbeing

14 February 2026

Ofsted has agreed to gather more feedback from school leaders on inspections’ impact on their wellbeing, as part of a deal with heads that will see a new “independent advisory…

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Free Webinar – Strengthening Cybersecurity in Schools

13 February 2026

SWGfL is partnering once again with Secure Schools on Thursday 26th February 2026, 2:00–3:00pm to deliver a free practical webinar. This one-hour session is designed specifically for education professionals who want to move beyond…

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Government to ‘update’ collective worship guidance for England’s schools

12 February 2026

The United Kingdom’s Department for Education (DfE) has now confirmed plans to “update” its own guidance on collective worship “to reflect the current legal framework”, including European Convention on Human…

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Parental complaints guidance for schools

11 February 2026

New guidance has been published for schools and parents on how to make and respond to complaints. The Department for Education, in partnership with Ofsted and ParentKind, has published new…

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Free webinar: Understanding what Martyns’ Law means for Education

10 February 2026

 Figen Murray OBE, mother of Martyn Hett and Campaigner for Martyn’s Law joins Louis Donald of EduShield to discuss what Martyn’s Law, formally known as the Terrorism (Protection of Premises)…

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Research school: Vocabulary webinar

9 February 2026

This free online session will offer nine core principles of effective vocabulary teaching, broken down into three key phases – describing, exploring and consolidating.  Suitable for: Primary and Secondary teachers and…

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Unlocking the power of Early Years in Education podcast

8 February 2026

This first episode of the 'Early Years Guide for Primary Teachers' podcast focuses on primary schools with helpful advice and ideas to support practitioners to not only know more about the…

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EEF: Six new research projects to test approaches in schools

7 February 2026

Independent charity the Education Endowment Foundation (EEF) has announced six new research projects to take place in schools across the country. Each will test new programmes and approaches to explore…

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