Safeguarding newsletter UK - January 2025

Breaking barriers to opportunity: Keeping children safe, helping families thrive

The Department for Education (DfE) has published?the government’s vision for reforming children’s social care. Presented to Parliament by the Secretary of State for Education, this initiative outlines significant changes for schools and their role in safeguarding.?

Discover what these proposed changes mean for your school and how you can make a difference in our latest blog.

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Snus: What it is, why it’s dangerous?and what schools need to know

Nicotine-related trends like snus are making their way into schools, posing new safeguarding challenges. A safeguarding lead shares insights on why snus is dangerous and how schools can take proactive measures to address this issue.

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Recommended training course: Looked After Children

Created in partnership with The Children’s Society, this course provides an in-depth understanding of looked after children - who they are, their needs and their rights under the law. Gain insights into the challenges they face and learn how you can positively impact their lives.

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Free guide: Managing allegations

An open and transparent approach to handling staff allegations and low-level concerns is crucial for identifying safeguarding risks early. Our free guide offers expert advice on managing allegations effectively and fostering a culture of safety within your school.

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Trauma: What is it?and what role should schools play in support?

Trauma has become a significant topic of discussion in education. We spoke to a world-leading expert to define trauma and clarify how schools can support affected students through diagnosis and intervention.

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Safeguarding success in a leading MAT

Discover how the Arthur Terry Learning Partnership (ATLP) transformed their safeguarding processes with our software MyConcern, and reporting tool, Clarity. From streamlining incident management to gaining trust-wide oversight of safeguarding trends, ATLP uses our tools to pinpoint issues, allocate resources effectively?and support every school.

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5 key questions to ask your staff this new year:

1. A young person sends you a social media request. In accordance with your school policy what should you do?
2. What do you understand by the term 'county lines'?
3. Do you know the process for reporting a safeguarding concern? Do you know who the safeguarding lead?is for the school?
4. How do you identify students who may be vulnerable or at risk? What signs should you be looking out for?
5. What is a low-level concern?

How can?we support whole school safeguarding?

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Thanks for reading! Look out for our next edition in February. In the meantime, explore our safeguarding advice hub for more helpful guides, resources, and tools to support your school.

The Tes safeguarding team