Self-Harm in Young People
Self-harm is becoming increasingly common amongst young people in the United Kingdom, but there are still many misconceptions surrounding the issue that show we still have a long way to go towards understanding self-harm, the causes and indicators, and how we can help young people who are self-harming. What is self-harm? Many people think that…
Read MoreWhat to do if you suspect abuse
Before reading, please note: If you suspect that an individual is at immediate risk of danger or harm, you should always dial 999 in the first instance. The best safeguarding practice involves following the standard processes and procedures set in place by your workplace, which is why it’s so important to continually refresh your safeguarding…
Read MoreE-Safety for Parents
At school and at home, and for kids of all ages, it’s really important to revisit the basics of e-safety for parents often. But aside from enabling parental controls on our home internet, what other e-safety for parents advice should we be aware of to keep our children safe online? Basic e-safety advice for parents…
Read MoreIs Safeguarding Training a Legal Requirement?
When it comes to safeguarding training and the law, it’s always better to be safe than sorry. In this blog we define what safeguarding training is, who needs to take it and is it a legal requirement to take safeguarding training in the United Kingdom? What is safeguarding training? You might be familiar with safeguarding…
Read MoreSafeguarding in After School Clubs
Introduction Before you venture into providing out-of-school care to children, it’s vital that you train your staff and yourself adequately. But what qualifications do you need or safeguarding in after school clubs? Reading through the government material on legal requirements and best practices can be quite time-consuming. To help, in this article we’ve listed exactly…
Read MoreSafeguarding Sport
Safeguarding in Sport Sporting activities can often serve as an important aspect of a child’s development, so safeguarding in sport is incredibly vital. Every day, hundreds of thousands of children around the UK take part in different sporting and leisure activities. Those who organise and run the activities all share the responsibility of ensuring that…
Read MoreSafeguarding Tips for Supply Teachers
Supply teachers face unique difficulties with regards to safeguarding and being falsely accused. Working in a supply role often means that teachers don’t have much opportunity to establish a professional relationship with the children in their classroom, and as a result of this, everything from their sense of humour to the topics they discuss can…
Read More6 Steps to Successful Safeguarding in Schools
It goes without saying that safeguarding is an important and essential topic in any school environment, and every member of staff should be equally invested in promoting the safety and welfare of the students. Here are our 6 steps to successful safeguarding in schools: (1) Create a comprehensive safeguarding policy Every school setting should have…
Read MoreEarly Years Safeguarding Levels
We’re debunking the myths surrounding Early Years safeguarding training. Can you take an online course? Which level of training do you need? And why exactly do Early Years Practitioners need safeguarding training, anyway? What level of safeguarding training do I need to work in the Early Years? Safeguarding levels are no longer referred to when…
Read MoreOfsted Approved Safeguarding Training
Have you been told that you need Ofsted approved safeguarding training to meet the inspection requirements of your workplace? If so, you might have been told a lie… Do I need Ofsted approved safeguarding training? It is true that you do need safeguarding training if you work with children or vulnerable adults. For many roles,…
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