‘Adolescence’ The Netflix Series – What Does it Tell Us and How Can We Respond?

“Adolescence” The Netflix Series is undoubtedly an amazing piece of drama – but what does...

How to Request Information from a GP to Best Safeguard a Child

As a DSL, there’s nothing more frustrating than having that niggling feeling that something really...

Why is Parent Communication and Collaboration Essential for Effective Safeguarding?

Parents play a vital role in protecting children, but without understanding the importance of collaboration...

The New Draft RSHE Statutory Guidance – What are the likely implications for your School Curriculum and Pupils?

Have you ever waited patiently for a Christmas or birthday gift, and despite the fact...

Supporting Children with a Parent in Prison

The National Information Centre of Children of Offenders (NICCO) estimate that 310,000 children every year...

Safeguarding and Attendance Data – What Does New Research Tell Us?

You can’t seem to go a day without seeing an article in mainstream newspapers, not...

Parental Separation and Divorce – How Can We Best Support Children at the Centre?

Safeguarding Adviser Lucie Welch discusses the impact parental separation and divorce can have on children,...

Safeguarding Issues in the News – Downplaying Abuse and Neglect

Downplaying Abuse and Neglect – If we call lots of things “abuse,” do we downplay...

Child Abduction & Community Safety Incident – What Could They Look Like in Your Setting?

Annex B of Keeping Children Safe in Education 2023 mentions Child Abduction and Community Safety...

Safeguarding Issues in the News – Channel 4’s ‘I am Andrew Tate’ and How it Relates to Your Setting

Both teachers and students will likely have heard of Andrew Tate, along with his rise...