Category: Pupil Attendance and Safeguarding Team

Parental Engagement and Attendance

Lauren and Ella discuss the importance of strong parental engagement in schools, particularly when it comes to attendance. The barriers, overcoming these challenges and the positive outcomes when we get it right.

The Rise of Child on Child Abuse and How Schools Can Respond Effectively 

Many schools are reporting a rise in child-on-child abuse. Learn more about the important role school staff have to play in preventing child-on-child abuse and the strategies we can use to address it.

Safeguarding Newsletter: Autumn 2024

In this newsletter, our safeguarding experts share top tips, updates and training opportunities to support Designated Safeguarding Leads, school leaders, and pastoral teams. 

Domestic Abuse Awareness Month 

October marks the beginning of Domestic Abuse Awareness Month. In this blog, we discuss the actions that schools can take to safeguard children who are living with domestic abuse, or are at risk of entering abusive relationships themselves.

Conducting Safeguarding Self Assessments in Schools

Find out how to conduct an effective self-assessment to ensure your school’s safeguarding arrangements are effective and compliant.

Safeguarding pupils against radicalisation, extremism and terrorism

Following the violent disorder witnessed this summer, this blog explores the responsibilities of schools to safeguard children against radicalisation and address the rising threat of extremism. 

Addiction to Gaming: When does it become a safeguarding issue?

In this blog, we discuss the problem of gaming addiction and the impact this has on children and young people. Discover how your school can raise awareness and offer support to pupils that need it.

Emotional Barriers to School Attendance (EBSA) Guidance & Planning for Change

This session will provide an overview of the latest EBSA guidance for schools and a more in-depth look at the Planning for Change document, including how to use it to support a deeper understanding of needs amongst children and families.

Attendance Conference

Manchester City Council’s Attendance Conference 2025, in partnership with One Education, brings together professionals from educational settings, statutory partners and national leaders and experts in Pupil Attendance.

Back to School: The importance of regular school attendance and why it matters

The DfE has published an updated version of Working Together to Improve School Attendance. Read ahead to find out what this means for your school.