Safeguarding Network
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So we are here… all things safeguarding in education. Supervision, training and in house training resources for our members. Lots of free resources and free bulletin at https://safeguarding.network
Our free EBSA webinar with Dr Jerricah Holder is on Tuesday, 2 December.
If you support children struggling with attendance, this session is unmissable.
Book your place here: safeguarding.network/blog/fr...
If you support children struggling with attendance, this session is unmissable.
Book your place here: safeguarding.network/blog/fr...
Free Webinar - 2 December 2025: School Wellbeing and Attendance: Creating a Compassionate and Child-Centre Approach
In partnership with EdPsychEd, authors of the Emotionally Based School Avoidance blog series Dr Jerricah Holder will share her ‘Integrated Model of EBSA’ enabling Designated Safeguarding Leads to develop a greater understanding of the complex and often multi-faceted aspects of school avoidance behaviours. Find out more and book your free place.
safeguarding.network
November 19, 2025 at 12:25 PM
Our free EBSA webinar with Dr Jerricah Holder is on Tuesday, 2 December.
If you support children struggling with attendance, this session is unmissable.
Book your place here: safeguarding.network/blog/fr...
If you support children struggling with attendance, this session is unmissable.
Book your place here: safeguarding.network/blog/fr...
Page 67 might just be off limits this term… 📚😅
The viral 6 7 craze has taken over classrooms, leaving teachers bewildered and pupils laughing.
Is there a hidden meaning behind it? We’ve done the digging so you don’t have to.
📰 Read more on our blog!
safeguarding.network/blog/th...
The viral 6 7 craze has taken over classrooms, leaving teachers bewildered and pupils laughing.
Is there a hidden meaning behind it? We’ve done the digging so you don’t have to.
📰 Read more on our blog!
safeguarding.network/blog/th...
The 6 7 Hype: What’s It All About?
Safeguarding Network delves in to the current 'viral craze' six-seven.
safeguarding.network
October 31, 2025 at 7:30 AM
Page 67 might just be off limits this term… 📚😅
The viral 6 7 craze has taken over classrooms, leaving teachers bewildered and pupils laughing.
Is there a hidden meaning behind it? We’ve done the digging so you don’t have to.
📰 Read more on our blog!
safeguarding.network/blog/th...
The viral 6 7 craze has taken over classrooms, leaving teachers bewildered and pupils laughing.
Is there a hidden meaning behind it? We’ve done the digging so you don’t have to.
📰 Read more on our blog!
safeguarding.network/blog/th...
Children should be supported. The ‘Working Together to Safeguard Children’ guide
outlines the roles different people and organisations play in protecting children.
Read Working Together to Safeguard Children here: www.gov.uk/government/public...
#safeguarding #educationuk #DSL
outlines the roles different people and organisations play in protecting children.
Read Working Together to Safeguard Children here: www.gov.uk/government/public...
#safeguarding #educationuk #DSL
October 20, 2025 at 6:00 AM
Children should be supported. The ‘Working Together to Safeguard Children’ guide
outlines the roles different people and organisations play in protecting children.
Read Working Together to Safeguard Children here: www.gov.uk/government/public...
#safeguarding #educationuk #DSL
outlines the roles different people and organisations play in protecting children.
Read Working Together to Safeguard Children here: www.gov.uk/government/public...
#safeguarding #educationuk #DSL
Anaphylaxis Awareness Week kicks off today focusing on the emotional challenges of living with allergies. Click to access their Toolkit for more information on the theme, as well as resources and practical tips to help you get involved.
zurl.co/NEw6n #WearItBright #TheHiddenBattleWithAllergies
zurl.co/NEw6n #WearItBright #TheHiddenBattleWithAllergies
Anaphylaxis Awareness Week
Join us for Anaphylaxis Awareness Week 2025 as we focus on calming the emotional impact of allergies through trusted information and support
www.anaphylaxis.org.uk
October 1, 2025 at 1:29 PM
Anaphylaxis Awareness Week kicks off today focusing on the emotional challenges of living with allergies. Click to access their Toolkit for more information on the theme, as well as resources and practical tips to help you get involved.
zurl.co/NEw6n #WearItBright #TheHiddenBattleWithAllergies
zurl.co/NEw6n #WearItBright #TheHiddenBattleWithAllergies
New Blog: We’re In This Together
What does it really mean to "be a man"? For many boys, the pressure to hide emotions, appear tough, or conform to stereotypes can have serious safeguarding consequences.
📖 Read our new blog: safeguarding.network/blog/re...
What does it really mean to "be a man"? For many boys, the pressure to hide emotions, appear tough, or conform to stereotypes can have serious safeguarding consequences.
📖 Read our new blog: safeguarding.network/blog/re...
We're In This Together
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.network
September 22, 2025 at 1:33 PM
New Blog: We’re In This Together
What does it really mean to "be a man"? For many boys, the pressure to hide emotions, appear tough, or conform to stereotypes can have serious safeguarding consequences.
📖 Read our new blog: safeguarding.network/blog/re...
What does it really mean to "be a man"? For many boys, the pressure to hide emotions, appear tough, or conform to stereotypes can have serious safeguarding consequences.
📖 Read our new blog: safeguarding.network/blog/re...
We've launched a new blog where you can read expert commentary on the latest safeguarding news and legislation, information about our latest training courses and content from our fortnightly safeguarding Bulletin.
Check out the blog: zurl.co/RcsHH
Check out the blog: zurl.co/RcsHH
September 19, 2025 at 3:00 PM
We've launched a new blog where you can read expert commentary on the latest safeguarding news and legislation, information about our latest training courses and content from our fortnightly safeguarding Bulletin.
Check out the blog: zurl.co/RcsHH
Check out the blog: zurl.co/RcsHH
Ofsted have set out a renewed approach to education inspection. Find out how this affects safeguarding in your education setting.
Join us on September 29th at 4pm for a free webinar: Strengthening your Safeguarding Culture & Practice under the New Inspection Framework . Register here: zurl.co/NQzoT
Join us on September 29th at 4pm for a free webinar: Strengthening your Safeguarding Culture & Practice under the New Inspection Framework . Register here: zurl.co/NQzoT
September 15, 2025 at 2:00 PM
Ofsted have set out a renewed approach to education inspection. Find out how this affects safeguarding in your education setting.
Join us on September 29th at 4pm for a free webinar: Strengthening your Safeguarding Culture & Practice under the New Inspection Framework . Register here: zurl.co/NQzoT
Join us on September 29th at 4pm for a free webinar: Strengthening your Safeguarding Culture & Practice under the New Inspection Framework . Register here: zurl.co/NQzoT
Last chance to book your place!
Children with SEND are more likely to face safeguarding risks, yet often experience the biggest barriers to support.
Designed for DSLs, SENCOs, and staff working directly with children with SEND.
Book your space on our 16th September course here: zurl.co/nvi32
Children with SEND are more likely to face safeguarding risks, yet often experience the biggest barriers to support.
Designed for DSLs, SENCOs, and staff working directly with children with SEND.
Book your space on our 16th September course here: zurl.co/nvi32
September 15, 2025 at 9:00 AM
Last chance to book your place!
Children with SEND are more likely to face safeguarding risks, yet often experience the biggest barriers to support.
Designed for DSLs, SENCOs, and staff working directly with children with SEND.
Book your space on our 16th September course here: zurl.co/nvi32
Children with SEND are more likely to face safeguarding risks, yet often experience the biggest barriers to support.
Designed for DSLs, SENCOs, and staff working directly with children with SEND.
Book your space on our 16th September course here: zurl.co/nvi32
Today is #WorldSuicidePreventionDay.
Every chat, no matter how small, builds a more supportive and understanding society. Together, we can make a difference and prioritise suicide prevention, ensuring everyone gets the help they need.
@iaspinfo.bsky.social #WSPD #WSPD2025
Every chat, no matter how small, builds a more supportive and understanding society. Together, we can make a difference and prioritise suicide prevention, ensuring everyone gets the help they need.
@iaspinfo.bsky.social #WSPD #WSPD2025
September 10, 2025 at 1:29 PM
Today is #WorldSuicidePreventionDay.
Every chat, no matter how small, builds a more supportive and understanding society. Together, we can make a difference and prioritise suicide prevention, ensuring everyone gets the help they need.
@iaspinfo.bsky.social #WSPD #WSPD2025
Every chat, no matter how small, builds a more supportive and understanding society. Together, we can make a difference and prioritise suicide prevention, ensuring everyone gets the help they need.
@iaspinfo.bsky.social #WSPD #WSPD2025
Children with SEND are more likely to face safeguarding risks, yet often experience the biggest barriers to support.
Designed for DSLs, SENCOs, and staff working directly with children with SEND.
Book your space on our 16th September course here: zurl.co/nvi32
Designed for DSLs, SENCOs, and staff working directly with children with SEND.
Book your space on our 16th September course here: zurl.co/nvi32
September 9, 2025 at 3:00 PM
Children with SEND are more likely to face safeguarding risks, yet often experience the biggest barriers to support.
Designed for DSLs, SENCOs, and staff working directly with children with SEND.
Book your space on our 16th September course here: zurl.co/nvi32
Designed for DSLs, SENCOs, and staff working directly with children with SEND.
Book your space on our 16th September course here: zurl.co/nvi32
"All of our curriculum focus is on intent to harm, but it is not the primary reason for sexting. We need to shift our curriculum to look at those different issues."
Dr Jon Needham.
#safered2025
Dr Jon Needham.
#safered2025
July 2, 2025 at 10:45 AM
"All of our curriculum focus is on intent to harm, but it is not the primary reason for sexting. We need to shift our curriculum to look at those different issues."
Dr Jon Needham.
#safered2025
Dr Jon Needham.
#safered2025
“The DSL role needs to be ring fenced so that DSLs can concentrate on keeping children and young people safe.”
Dr Jon Needham
#safered2025
Dr Jon Needham
#safered2025
July 1, 2025 at 2:20 PM
“The DSL role needs to be ring fenced so that DSLs can concentrate on keeping children and young people safe.”
Dr Jon Needham
#safered2025
Dr Jon Needham
#safered2025
“There needs to be a standardised approach across the country for a professional safeguarding qualification, so that we DSLs can stand alongside the police and social workers."
Dr Jon Needham
#safered2025
Dr Jon Needham
#safered2025
July 1, 2025 at 2:00 PM
“There needs to be a standardised approach across the country for a professional safeguarding qualification, so that we DSLs can stand alongside the police and social workers."
Dr Jon Needham
#safered2025
Dr Jon Needham
#safered2025
"Schools can be a huge protective factor for children and young people but the role of schools in safeguarding is changing faster than schools are adapting."
Dr Jon Needham
#safered25
Dr Jon Needham
#safered25
July 1, 2025 at 1:47 PM
"Schools can be a huge protective factor for children and young people but the role of schools in safeguarding is changing faster than schools are adapting."
Dr Jon Needham
#safered25
Dr Jon Needham
#safered25
🔔 Big news for all education settings: KCSiE 2025 is on its way 🔔
The DfE has confirmed that the information version of Keeping Children Safe in Education 2025 will be published next month and will come into force on 1st September 2025.
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The DfE has confirmed that the information version of Keeping Children Safe in Education 2025 will be published next month and will come into force on 1st September 2025.
news.service.education.gov.u...
July 1, 2025 at 9:25 AM
🔔 Big news for all education settings: KCSiE 2025 is on its way 🔔
The DfE has confirmed that the information version of Keeping Children Safe in Education 2025 will be published next month and will come into force on 1st September 2025.
news.service.education.gov.u...
The DfE has confirmed that the information version of Keeping Children Safe in Education 2025 will be published next month and will come into force on 1st September 2025.
news.service.education.gov.u...
The DfE’s latest Working Lives of Teachers and Leaders report is out—and we’ve taken a closer look at what it says about safeguarding.
Here’s a quick summary of the findings that matter most:
www.linkedin.com/pulse/new-d...
Here’s a quick summary of the findings that matter most:
www.linkedin.com/pulse/new-d...
New DfE research - Working lives of teachers and leaders: Qualitative insight into teacher and leader workload June 2025.
The Department for Education (DfE) has published the Wave 3 report from its ongoing research series, The Working Lives of Teachers and Leaders. This latest instalment examines the experiences of full-time teachers and school leaders who reported average or above-average workloads.
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June 27, 2025 at 10:12 AM
The DfE’s latest Working Lives of Teachers and Leaders report is out—and we’ve taken a closer look at what it says about safeguarding.
Here’s a quick summary of the findings that matter most:
www.linkedin.com/pulse/new-d...
Here’s a quick summary of the findings that matter most:
www.linkedin.com/pulse/new-d...
A beautifully illustrated guide to Working Together to Safeguard Children (2023) is now available — making key messages more accessible for children, young people, families, and practitioners.
Perfect for sharing with your teams or using in direct work: assets.publishing.service.go...
Perfect for sharing with your teams or using in direct work: assets.publishing.service.go...
May 8, 2025 at 1:27 PM
A beautifully illustrated guide to Working Together to Safeguard Children (2023) is now available — making key messages more accessible for children, young people, families, and practitioners.
Perfect for sharing with your teams or using in direct work: assets.publishing.service.go...
Perfect for sharing with your teams or using in direct work: assets.publishing.service.go...
Providing support and supervision to staff is an essential part of the DSL role.
Our next course begins 1st May — designed to give you the confidence, tools, and framework to lead meaningful, reflective supervision that strengthens safeguarding practice.
Book here: safeguarding.network/course/40
Our next course begins 1st May — designed to give you the confidence, tools, and framework to lead meaningful, reflective supervision that strengthens safeguarding practice.
Book here: safeguarding.network/course/40
April 30, 2025 at 9:57 AM
Providing support and supervision to staff is an essential part of the DSL role.
Our next course begins 1st May — designed to give you the confidence, tools, and framework to lead meaningful, reflective supervision that strengthens safeguarding practice.
Book here: safeguarding.network/course/40
Our next course begins 1st May — designed to give you the confidence, tools, and framework to lead meaningful, reflective supervision that strengthens safeguarding practice.
Book here: safeguarding.network/course/40
🎥 What do you think about Adolescence being shown in schools?
Our Safeguarding Consultant, Samantha Lurock, shares her thoughts on the series and Keir Starmer’s recommendation. Join the conversation — we’d love to hear your views. 💬👇
Read the article here: www.linkedin.com/pulse/netfl...
Our Safeguarding Consultant, Samantha Lurock, shares her thoughts on the series and Keir Starmer’s recommendation. Join the conversation — we’d love to hear your views. 💬👇
Read the article here: www.linkedin.com/pulse/netfl...
Netflix’s Adolescence being screened in schools?
By Samantha Lurock, a Safeguarding Network Consultant. I was very late to watching Adolescence.
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April 25, 2025 at 2:17 PM
🎥 What do you think about Adolescence being shown in schools?
Our Safeguarding Consultant, Samantha Lurock, shares her thoughts on the series and Keir Starmer’s recommendation. Join the conversation — we’d love to hear your views. 💬👇
Read the article here: www.linkedin.com/pulse/netfl...
Our Safeguarding Consultant, Samantha Lurock, shares her thoughts on the series and Keir Starmer’s recommendation. Join the conversation — we’d love to hear your views. 💬👇
Read the article here: www.linkedin.com/pulse/netfl...
Our Safeguarding Consultant, Sharon Birch, explores the key safeguarding themes in Netflix's latest hit series Adolescence. Covering crucial issues like knife crime, toxic masculinity and incel culture
You can read the article here: www.linkedin.com/pulse/knife...
#Adolescence #Safeguarding
You can read the article here: www.linkedin.com/pulse/knife...
#Adolescence #Safeguarding
Knife Crime, Toxic Masculinity, Incel, Manosphere, Social Media, Influencers – the Netflix drama “Adolescence” has it all.
By Sharon Birch, Safeguarding Network Consultant. Never mind the superb acting, the innovative direction and filming, this fictionalised account of how one family is turned inside out and upside down by the actions of a 13yr old boy on one ‘ordinary’ school night is phenomenal.
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March 20, 2025 at 5:56 PM
Our Safeguarding Consultant, Sharon Birch, explores the key safeguarding themes in Netflix's latest hit series Adolescence. Covering crucial issues like knife crime, toxic masculinity and incel culture
You can read the article here: www.linkedin.com/pulse/knife...
#Adolescence #Safeguarding
You can read the article here: www.linkedin.com/pulse/knife...
#Adolescence #Safeguarding
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A day to reflect and working with South West Trust Leaders, hosted and facilitated by @safernetwork.bsky.social . Thank you for creating a space for us to challenge our practice and ensuring we are putting children at the centre of our decision making.
March 11, 2025 at 7:59 PM
A day to reflect and working with South West Trust Leaders, hosted and facilitated by @safernetwork.bsky.social . Thank you for creating a space for us to challenge our practice and ensuring we are putting children at the centre of our decision making.
Join our Substance Abuse course next week for education professionals working with young people. Learn about substance use, adolescent brain development, and strategies to support safer choices.
📅 Cost: £99+VAT (members) / £149+VAT (non-members)
Book today: safeguarding.network/course/79
📅 Cost: £99+VAT (members) / £149+VAT (non-members)
Book today: safeguarding.network/course/79
February 19, 2025 at 9:38 AM
Join our Substance Abuse course next week for education professionals working with young people. Learn about substance use, adolescent brain development, and strategies to support safer choices.
📅 Cost: £99+VAT (members) / £149+VAT (non-members)
Book today: safeguarding.network/course/79
📅 Cost: £99+VAT (members) / £149+VAT (non-members)
Book today: safeguarding.network/course/79
This week is #COAWeek2025, highlighting the impact of parental substance misuse on children. 1 in 5 children in the UK are affected, with 11,500 NSPCC contacts last year. Do check our free & members resources here: safeguarding.network/content...
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Childline: Children of Alcoholics Week campaign targets parental substance misuse
Children are dependent on the adults around them to ensure they are growing up in a safe and loving environment. But what if a parent or carer has a dependency of their own that impacts the care they provide for their child?
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February 13, 2025 at 10:55 AM
This week is #COAWeek2025, highlighting the impact of parental substance misuse on children. 1 in 5 children in the UK are affected, with 11,500 NSPCC contacts last year. Do check our free & members resources here: safeguarding.network/content...
www.hartlepoolmail.co.uk/new...
www.hartlepoolmail.co.uk/new...
In June 2021, Ofsted's review found sexual harassment & online abuse in schools so common that victims see no point in reporting. Four years later, Rape Crisis England & Wales calls for updated guidance on safeguarding students from peer-on-peer sexual abuse. rapecrisis.org.uk/news/lette...
Letter to ministers about sexual violence and abuse in schools
Rape Crisis England & Wales issue joint letter to ministers about sexual violence and abuse in schools.
rapecrisis.org.uk
February 11, 2025 at 4:36 PM
In June 2021, Ofsted's review found sexual harassment & online abuse in schools so common that victims see no point in reporting. Four years later, Rape Crisis England & Wales calls for updated guidance on safeguarding students from peer-on-peer sexual abuse. rapecrisis.org.uk/news/lette...
🚨 It’s Safer Internet Day!
This year’s theme: "Too good to be true? Protecting yourself and others from online scams." 🛡️
Check out UK Safer Internet Centre’s resources for education settings: saferinternet.org.uk/safer-i...
Let’s keep children safe online! #SaferInternetDay
This year’s theme: "Too good to be true? Protecting yourself and others from online scams." 🛡️
Check out UK Safer Internet Centre’s resources for education settings: saferinternet.org.uk/safer-i...
Let’s keep children safe online! #SaferInternetDay
February 11, 2025 at 10:27 AM
🚨 It’s Safer Internet Day!
This year’s theme: "Too good to be true? Protecting yourself and others from online scams." 🛡️
Check out UK Safer Internet Centre’s resources for education settings: saferinternet.org.uk/safer-i...
Let’s keep children safe online! #SaferInternetDay
This year’s theme: "Too good to be true? Protecting yourself and others from online scams." 🛡️
Check out UK Safer Internet Centre’s resources for education settings: saferinternet.org.uk/safer-i...
Let’s keep children safe online! #SaferInternetDay