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Disappointment and frustration over the postponement of a Child Practice Review report into former headteacher’s misconduct. 

9th October 2025

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

9th October 2025

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…

West Mercia Police’s safeguarding response judged inadequate

1st October 2025

His Majesty’s Inspectorate of Constabulary and Fire & Rescue Services (HMICFRS) has judged West Mercia Police’s safeguarding response as “inadequate”. The inspectorate issued an accelerated cause of concern after finding…

New guidance to improve safety in parks for girls

1st October 2025

The Green Flag Award has launched the second edition of its Safer Parks: Improving Access for Women and Girls guidance, a comprehensive resource designed to make public spaces safer and…

Working with your LADO: Best Practice recommendations

14th August 2025

🏷️ £90-180, with additional tickets from £45 🎧 Safeguarding leads, head teachers and service managers, HR professionals involved in the development of staff codes of conduct, management of allegations, analysis…

Working with Affluent Families: when neglect becomes a concern

14th August 2025

🏷️ £135-270 🎧 Trustees, Governors, and Leaders with oversight of safeguarding. Colleagues in education, social care, youth services, early help, charity and third sector organisations with an interest and responsibility…

Simplifying online safety

6th August 2025

🏷️ £90-180, with additional tickets from £45 🎧 All staff involved in promoting online safety, safeguarding professionals and leaders, staff and volunteers with oversight and scrutiny responsibility for safeguarding and online…

Gaming and Exposure to Radicalisation and Grooming

6th August 2025

🏷️ £90-180, with additional tickets from £45 🎧 This webinar is for children and adult safeguarding practitioners and leads in all organisations and sectors. 📍 Online 🎥 Watch live or on…

Working with Governors and Trustees to Improve Safeguarding Compliance

5th August 2025

🏷️ £90-180, with additional tickets from £45 🎧 Suitable for safeguarding leads, designated safeguarding leads and deputies who work with or aspire to work with governors, trustees and board members with…

Domestic and International Trafficking

31st July 2025

🏷️ £90-180, with additional tickets from £45 🎧 This webinar is for all safeguarding leads and practitioners with an interest in international safeguarding contexts. 📍 Online 🎥 Watch live or on…