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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.
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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.
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.
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!
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
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.
September 2025 Training Courses
Aug 29, 2025
We have 2 expert-lead training courses for you this September: Reflecting Upon Safeguarding and Young People with SEND, and Effective Referrals to Children's Services.
Anti-Bullying and Behaviour Toolkit 2025/26
Aug 28, 2025
The Department for Education (DfE) have announced the intention to commission a review into the best ways to improve behaviour, reduce “preventable” exclusions and stop bullying in schools.
The 2025 State of Childhood Vulnerability Report
Aug 27, 2025
The Centre for Young Lives' report, The 2025 State of Childhood Vulnerability warns that the Covid-19 pandemic is having a severe and lasting impact on children. We summarise the key findings.