October 2025
UK government to launch consultation on Liberty Protection Safeguards in 2026
The UK government will launch a consultation in 2026 on the proposed Liberty Protection Safeguards (LPS), designed to improve safeguarding measures for people who lack the mental capacity to make…
DBS campaign to raise awareness of legal duty to refer among faith organisations
The Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) has introduced a national campaign to raise awareness of the legal duty for organisations to submit referrals when individuals involved in regulated activity pose…
Inclusion and safeguarding practitioners call for the UK Government to put survivors first
The directors of IELA and SACPA are today calling for the Government to appoint a suitable, trauma-informed, and impartial chair to lead the forthcoming inquiry into grooming gangs in the…
Can You Teach Digital Wisdom Alongside Academic Excellence? #Ad
Arabella Northey, Partnerships Manager at Seqrd Technology, explains why removing student’s devices does not always eliminate the original problem. Health Professionals for Safer Screens have revealed troubling statistics: over 96%…
Haven Hall launches ACEs awareness courses for schools to enhance safeguarding and student outcomes #ad
Haven Hall Training is proud to announce the launch of its comprehensive Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) training programmes for schools, including boarding schools and educational institutions worldwide. These courses aim…
Fiji Launches First National Child Safeguarding Policy to Enhance Child Safety
Fiji has introduced its first National Child Safeguarding Policy, marking a significant step forward in protecting children across all areas of society. Fiji’s Health Minister, Dr Atonio Lalabalavu, announced that…
Disappointment and frustration over the postponement of a Child Practice Review report into former headteacher’s misconduct.
Gwynedd Council has voiced disappointment and frustration over the postponement of a Child Practice Review report into former headteacher Neil Foden’s misconduct. Gwynedd Council has expressed frustration over the delay…
Children as young as 4 carrying knives says BBC
A BBC investigation found more than 1,300 knife-related offences in schools and sixth-form colleges across England and Wales in 2024, including cases involving children as young as four. Freedom of…
Welsh Government undertaking a review of safeguarding processes
The Welsh Government is undertaking a comprehensive review and reform of safeguarding processes in Wales, creating a new unified system to streamline learning, oversight, and accountability across agencies. The initiative…
MATs worried about condition of school estates
Multi-academy trust (MAT) leaders have raised concerns about the deteriorating condition of school buildings due to stretched funding. A new report by the Queen Street Group (QSG), shared by TES…
