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The role of the senior mental health lead: what you need to know

25 April 2022

The Department for Education has recommended that all schools and colleges in England appoint a senior mental health lead by 2025 and are showing their commitment to this initiative by…

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Ofsted webinar: Effective culture of safeguarding in schools

9 April 2022

Watch a presentation on an effective culture of safeguarding and inspection for schools from two Senior HMI in the North East Yorkshire and Humber region, Kate Rowley and Claire Brown.…

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Children and parents: media use and attitudes report 2022

7 April 2022

This report looks at media use, attitudes and understanding among children and young people aged 3-17. It also includes findings on parents’ views about their children’s media use, and how…

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The right to choose: government guidance on forced marriage

2 April 2022

This newly published (21st March 2022) document comprises statutory guidance for heads of safeguarding organisations, and non-statutory guidance for front-line professionals, on forced marriage. This document comprises: statutory guidance on…

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Preventing sexual harassment and sexual violence in schools

31 March 2022

Brook, working with the Department for Education, would like to discover what support you need to deliver high quality preventative relationships education. They have released a survey for teachers who…

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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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