Domestic Violence and Lockdown
October is the awareness month for domestic violence and now arguably needs more attention than ever. It is estimated that domestic violence cases have risen by 20% worldwide over the duration of lockdown. Read this blog for more about spotting the signs, how to approach the situation, if a disclosure is made and what happens next.
Mental Health Day 2020
Mental health & Wellbeing is the hot topic at the start of the new school year and increased support may be one of the positives to come from the difficult times we have experienced recently. Find out where we are now, what we can do and where next.
Understanding sexualised behaviours as a sign of abuse
14 to the 20th of September brought us Sexual Health Week 2020. Over recent years we’ve seen across the country more and more cases of historic abuse come to light, lots of these often being cases of historic sexual abuse. Find out about Brook, a charity which helps young people with healthy relationships, and join them at our Safeguarding Conference 2021!
Keeping Children Safe in Education 2020
Safeguarding has remained a priority for schools even when they have been closed to the majority of pupils and it has been incredible to see the wide range of support that has been provided to pupils and their families throughout this incredibly strange time.
What will school look like in September?
September will bring a very different challenge, as our children return to school this is a completely different transition. Milestones such as starting Primary school or High School, even moving classes is now heightened with feelings of fear, excitement and anxiety as children have been out of the classroom for much longer than our usual 6 weeks.
World Day Against Trafficking in Persons 2020
July 30th recognises “World Day Against Trafficking in Persons”, where the aim is to draw attention and spread the awareness of what human trafficking entails, in the aim to stop all forms of trafficking from happening and protecting anyone from having to go through this exploitation and abuse.
Looking at the DfE data release for exclusions in England
The DfE have released the latest data regarding exclusions for the academic year 2018/19. Schools have been trying to focus on inclusion and avoid exclusions by offering alternatives including restorative justice, alternative provision and early interventions. However, the picture does not appear to be showing any marked improvements yet.
Join the call to put children at the heart of recovery
“The impact of the COVID-19 pandemic has been widespread, affecting the lives of every baby, child and young person in the country. Even before the onset of the crisis, child poverty was rising, education budgets were under pressure and children’s services were at breaking point. It’s time for a new vision of childhood to support children to recover from the impact of COVID-19 and enable them to thrive.”
– National Children’s Bureau
Returning to School: Attendance Top Tips
I don’t think it needs to be said that we really are living in strange times currently. Many people describing it as ‘living in history’. We are all facing the prospect of schools re-opening and creating the new ‘normal’. So, here are some helpful tips to guide you along that journey.
Safeguarding Supervision for EYFS
Safeguarding Supervision is something we are hearing about more frequently as workloads and responsibilities for school safeguarding staff continually increase. Supervision aims to support staff who work in a safeguarding capacity to be able to manage the emotional components to their role and reduce professional isolation.
