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Guidelines on how to deal with AI-generated child sexual abuse

1 July 2025

Developments in artificial intelligence (AI) come with a range of benefits, including supporting learning, creativity and innovation. There is however growing concern for how AI can also be misused to…

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DBS ID checking guidelines

30 June 2025

New DBS identity-checking guidance came into effect on 22 April 2025, with a transition period until 1 November 2025. A key change is that Route 1 no longer requires a…

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KCSiE 2025: What do we need to do now to be ready?

28 June 2025

As yet, there has been no annual update published for the Keeping Children Safe in Education statutory safeguarding guidance. However, designated safeguarding leads don't need to wait to take meaningful…

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Water safety matters

26 June 2025

As the weather warms up and families head to beaches, pools, rivers, and lakes, water safety becomes an urgent priority. Whilst the number of child deaths from drowning is relatively…

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Together for Childhood case studies

20 June 2025

Together for Childhood works in partnership with local communities to prevent child abuse and build safer, preventative communities. There are four Together for Childhood sites, focusing on two impact goals.…

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Pupil voices through a contextual safeguarding lens

19 June 2025

Strengthen your safeguarding approach with a contextual framework that places the voice of the child at its core. Using real-world case studies and reflective practice, participants will explore how to…

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Online safety: expert insight videos

12 June 2025

Being online is a huge part of children’s lives. Social media, online gaming, instant messaging platforms and image-sharing services enable children to connect with friends, explore interests, and discover new…

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NSPCC report on social media and harm to girls

19 May 2025

The NSPCC’s latest report, Targeting of Girls Online, highlights a serious failure by major social media platforms to protect girls from online harms such as grooming, harassment and abuse. The…

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Responding to low-level concerns about staff or volunteers

16 May 2025

The NSPCC cover the steps organisations should take when dealing with concerns about the behaviour of an adult in your organisation. It draws on the terminology and guidance around low-level…

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Working together to safeguard children

15 May 2025

The DfE have updated Working together to safeguard children with additional materials. Practitioners can share and use with children, young people and their families: Working together to safeguard children: an…

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Update: how to prepare for outdoor education visits that may involve large crowds

7 May 2025

The newly updated OEAP NG guidance document 7.2k Group Safety in Crowded Places, provides advice on how to prepare for an educational visit to events or places where crowds may gather,…

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Updated: Protective security and preparedness for education settings

5 May 2025

The DfE have updated the non-statutory guidance to help schools strengthen their preparedness for terrorism and major incidents. This non-statutory guidance is for: security and incident leads all staff, including…

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