17th July 2023
GOV.UK has released the 2023 Ofsted guidance for inspectors on how to carry out inspections for maintained schools and academies (England), which will come into force 1st September 2023. Click here to access the guidance page on GOV.UK The updates include... Read More...
6th June 2023
The DfE has released their draft version of KCSiE 2023 – download a copy HERE. The guidance is for information only, and you should continue to refer to the 2022 version until 1st September 2023. Increased expectations and responsibilities around the... Read More...
24th April 2023
Over the Easter break the DfE introduced new filtering and monitoring standards, Meeting digital and technology standards in schools and colleges, and are encouraging schools to use them to review their current systems and when necessary reinforce their current systems.... Read More...
24th April 2023
We want to send a BIG thank you to everyone who participated in our 5th anniversary competition and helped make it a success! A special congratulations to our overall winner from Priory Woods School and Art College, and our special... Read More...
12th April 2023
The government is rolling out a new Emergency Alert system. The alert will be sent to a mobile phone or tablet and used to let people know about emergency situations like severe flooding/fires/extreme weather/danger to life nearby. The alert will... Read More...
17th March 2023
CPD links formal and information learning directly to your professional practice and is an investment in yourself. CPD in Safeguarding provides a range of benefits for safeguarding leads and a valuable opportunity to maintain and enhance knowledge, skills and confidence,... Read More...
27th February 2023
New legislation banning child marriage has come into force in England and Wales today, 27th February 2023. The new legislation now makes it illegal and a criminal offence to exploit vulnerable children by arranging for them to marry, under any... Read More...
17th February 2023
Many of our schools have reported seeing a rise in misogynist incidents happening in school, experiencing the verbal harassment of female teachers from some students, who often resonate with the views of self-styled influencers. Under the Equality Act, schools should... Read More...
26th August 2022
Our newsletters and bulletins provide important and relevant safeguarding updates. This includes sharing updated government guidance, changes in safeguarding legislation, multiple training opportunities, and information about the support provisions available to you and the staff within your educational setting. If... Read More...
21st April 2021
Recruitment can be a minefield in any sector but for schools, operating within a robust legislative framework and with safeguarding an overarching obligation, the risks of getting it wrong can be significant. We will be joining Schofield Sweeney Solicitors for... Read More...
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