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Safeguarding and Attendance: Partnerships with Families
Oct 08, 2025
Successful work to reduce EBSA is rooted in developing effective partnership with parents and carers, but many parents and carers report this is not their experience. This article explores some of the factors underpinning these concerns and includes a free attendance letter template to share with families when concerns are beginning to build.
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Safeguarding Bulletin - 1 October 2025
Oct 01, 2025
In this Bulletin: The hidden battle with allergies; Safeguarding and data protection; Free CPD training for teachers and youth workers; Mental health services ‘widely inaccessible’ for schools; DSM Foundation updated PSHE resources for 2025-26.
Safeguarding and Attendance: Understanding EBSA
Oct 01, 2025
Ofsted and the Department for Education have a major focus on attendance this year. Safeguarding Network have partnered with EdPsychEd, a company founded by educational psychologists to really develop our understanding of Emotionally Based School Avoidance (EBSA). Our first blog sets out what we mean by EBSA and why our perspective on attendance really matters in practice.
Why Language Matters in Early Years - Addressing the ‘Baby Blind Spot’ in Safeguarding
Sep 26, 2025
In July, The NSPCC highlighted the risk of overlooking babies (under 2s) in safeguarding policy and practice due to common language that refers only to “children and young people.” This can lead to a “baby blind spot,” where the unique needs and vulnerabilities of babies are ignored. Read our summary.
Fake News, Misinformation and Disinformation - What Schools Need to Know
Sep 24, 2025
By tackling misinformation head-on, schools can empower pupils to make sense of the online world and protect them from the risks of harmful narratives...
We're In This Together
Sep 22, 2025
The University of Birmingham has recently published the Reframing Masculinity for Young Men & Boys - We're In This Together Report. Find out why this matters for safeguarding.
Safeguarding Bulletin - 17 September 2025
Sep 17, 2025
In this Bulletin: Ofsted’s new inspection framework and report cards; Independent well-being impact assessment of the new framework; AoCPP launch the Education special interest group; Education inspection framework engagement programme; Joint targeted area inspections to focus on CSA in the family environment; Online safety.
Free Webinar: Strengthening your Safeguarding Culture and Practice under the New Inspection Framework
Sep 17, 2025
Safeguarding remains at the heart of the inspection process. Join us for a free webinar exploring how to demonstrate a strong safeguarding culture within a whole-school approach.
October 2025 Training Courses
Sep 16, 2025
Ensure you're up-to-date with October's Safeguarding and Inspection; and Building Support Systems for Bereaved Children training courses. Now booking.
Ofsted’s new Inspection Framework and Report Cards
Sep 10, 2025
Ofsted have set out a renewed approach to education inspection with the intention that they will give parents better and more detailed information, that it is fairer on professionals, and will help raise standards for all children. Read our summary.
New voluntary standards for non-school alternative provision
Sep 09, 2025
The DfE’s new voluntary standards are aimed not just at schools, local authorities and providers, but also at parents who may use AP to supplement elective home education. Find out more.
How Martyn's Law will affect education settings
Sep 05, 2025
Martyn's Law that requires those responsible for certain premises, including schools, colleges, and universities, to take steps to minimise the impact of a terror attack. Read our summary.
Home learning environment and attainment
Sep 04, 2025
This newly published report explores how level 2 and level 3 qualification attainment at age 19 is influenced by three key factors: Socioeconomic background - Behavioural factors - The home learning environment, including children’s safety perceptions and family relationships
New Early Years Foundation Stage Framework – September 2025 Update
Sep 04, 2025
The Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) framework has been updated - here’s what you need to know!
Safeguarding Bulletin - 3 September 2025
Sep 03, 2025
In this Bulletin: Online safety and social media; Martyn’s Law for education settings; Non-school alternative provision; EYFS statutory framework 2025 and KCSiE 2025 published.