Safeguarding Network
@safernetwork.bsky.social
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
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
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.
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...
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...
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
🚨 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
🚨 Big changes to Ofsted report cards! 🚨
Ofsted’s new format aims to raise standards and focus on the most disadvantaged. But reactions have been mixed, with leaders and unions expressing scepticism. 🤔
What’s your take? Will it make a real difference?
Ofsted’s new format aims to raise standards and focus on the most disadvantaged. But reactions have been mixed, with leaders and unions expressing scepticism. 🤔
What’s your take? Will it make a real difference?
February 7, 2025 at 4:36 PM
🚨 Big changes to Ofsted report cards! 🚨
Ofsted’s new format aims to raise standards and focus on the most disadvantaged. But reactions have been mixed, with leaders and unions expressing scepticism. 🤔
What’s your take? Will it make a real difference?
Ofsted’s new format aims to raise standards and focus on the most disadvantaged. But reactions have been mixed, with leaders and unions expressing scepticism. 🤔
What’s your take? Will it make a real difference?
🚨 Final call for tomorrow's FREE EYFS webinar!
⏰ 6th February at 6pm.
Early Years Professional or Childminder? It's the perfect chance to get ahead of the #EYFS2025 changes. Can’t make it? Sign up, and we’ll send you the recording.
👉🏻https://safeguarding.network/content.../eyfs-webinar-2025/
⏰ 6th February at 6pm.
Early Years Professional or Childminder? It's the perfect chance to get ahead of the #EYFS2025 changes. Can’t make it? Sign up, and we’ll send you the recording.
👉🏻https://safeguarding.network/content.../eyfs-webinar-2025/
February 5, 2025 at 5:06 PM
🚨 Final call for tomorrow's FREE EYFS webinar!
⏰ 6th February at 6pm.
Early Years Professional or Childminder? It's the perfect chance to get ahead of the #EYFS2025 changes. Can’t make it? Sign up, and we’ll send you the recording.
👉🏻https://safeguarding.network/content.../eyfs-webinar-2025/
⏰ 6th February at 6pm.
Early Years Professional or Childminder? It's the perfect chance to get ahead of the #EYFS2025 changes. Can’t make it? Sign up, and we’ll send you the recording.
👉🏻https://safeguarding.network/content.../eyfs-webinar-2025/
🔍 How prepared are you to respond to harmful sexual behaviour? Join our HSB Training on Feb 27th to learn how to identify & intervene confidently.
Let’s keep the conversation going - how do you approach this sensitive issue in your setting?
Book here:https://safeguarding.network/course/39
Let’s keep the conversation going - how do you approach this sensitive issue in your setting?
Book here:https://safeguarding.network/course/39
January 31, 2025 at 7:30 AM
🔍 How prepared are you to respond to harmful sexual behaviour? Join our HSB Training on Feb 27th to learn how to identify & intervene confidently.
Let’s keep the conversation going - how do you approach this sensitive issue in your setting?
Book here:https://safeguarding.network/course/39
Let’s keep the conversation going - how do you approach this sensitive issue in your setting?
Book here:https://safeguarding.network/course/39
⭐Not that we run an official Employee of the Month competition... but we’ve unanimously decided that Alfie, our special visitor at Safeguarding Network HQ today, definitely deserves the title! 🏅🐾
#goldenretrieverlife #snoutout #goldenboy #goldenretrieverworld #goldenretrieverlove
#goldenretrieverlife #snoutout #goldenboy #goldenretrieverworld #goldenretrieverlove
January 30, 2025 at 4:00 PM
⭐Not that we run an official Employee of the Month competition... but we’ve unanimously decided that Alfie, our special visitor at Safeguarding Network HQ today, definitely deserves the title! 🏅🐾
#goldenretrieverlife #snoutout #goldenboy #goldenretrieverworld #goldenretrieverlove
#goldenretrieverlife #snoutout #goldenboy #goldenretrieverworld #goldenretrieverlove
🌟 Save your seat for the must-attend event of the year! Keynotes by Prof. Carlene Firmin, Dame Jasvinder Sanghera & Dr. Jon Needham. Workshops from top safeguarding experts. Spots are limited! Secure yours now. safeguarding.network/confer...
January 29, 2025 at 2:00 PM
🌟 Save your seat for the must-attend event of the year! Keynotes by Prof. Carlene Firmin, Dame Jasvinder Sanghera & Dr. Jon Needham. Workshops from top safeguarding experts. Spots are limited! Secure yours now. safeguarding.network/confer...
🧠 Help young people make safer choices. Join our Substance Abuse in Education course and learn how to talk about drugs, understand their risks, and promote healthier decisions.
📅 Book your place today! safeguarding.network/course/79
💷 £99+VAT members / £149+VAT non-members
📅 Book your place today! safeguarding.network/course/79
💷 £99+VAT members / £149+VAT non-members
January 20, 2025 at 2:58 PM
🧠 Help young people make safer choices. Join our Substance Abuse in Education course and learn how to talk about drugs, understand their risks, and promote healthier decisions.
📅 Book your place today! safeguarding.network/course/79
💷 £99+VAT members / £149+VAT non-members
📅 Book your place today! safeguarding.network/course/79
💷 £99+VAT members / £149+VAT non-members
Join us on 1st July 2025 in Birmingham to explore how to strengthen safeguarding cultures within your school. Featuring Professor @carlenefirmin.bsky.social, Dame @jasvindersanghera.bsky.social CBE, & Dr. Jon Needham. Book your early bird tickets here: safeguarding.network/conference
January 14, 2025 at 3:53 PM
Join us on 1st July 2025 in Birmingham to explore how to strengthen safeguarding cultures within your school. Featuring Professor @carlenefirmin.bsky.social, Dame @jasvindersanghera.bsky.social CBE, & Dr. Jon Needham. Book your early bird tickets here: safeguarding.network/conference
A big thank you to all DSLs and staff for the time, love, attention and care you have put into our young people this year. 🎄Wishing you a Merry Christmas and a well-deserved break. We’re here if you need us:
📅 Open 27th, 30th & 31st Dec
⏰ 9 AM – 5 PM
Back to normal hours from 2nd Jan 2025.
📅 Open 27th, 30th & 31st Dec
⏰ 9 AM – 5 PM
Back to normal hours from 2nd Jan 2025.
December 24, 2024 at 9:53 AM
A big thank you to all DSLs and staff for the time, love, attention and care you have put into our young people this year. 🎄Wishing you a Merry Christmas and a well-deserved break. We’re here if you need us:
📅 Open 27th, 30th & 31st Dec
⏰ 9 AM – 5 PM
Back to normal hours from 2nd Jan 2025.
📅 Open 27th, 30th & 31st Dec
⏰ 9 AM – 5 PM
Back to normal hours from 2nd Jan 2025.
⭐Early Years Professionals & Childminders!⭐ Are you ready for the #EYFS 2025 changes? Join our FREE webinar on 6th February at 6 PM to stay prepared. 👉🏻Sign up now to secure your spot, we'll see you in February! safeguarding.network/content.../e...
December 20, 2024 at 4:20 PM
⭐Early Years Professionals & Childminders!⭐ Are you ready for the #EYFS 2025 changes? Join our FREE webinar on 6th February at 6 PM to stay prepared. 👉🏻Sign up now to secure your spot, we'll see you in February! safeguarding.network/content.../e...
Our latest safeguarding newsletter has just been sent out! Packed with crucial updates, including our summary of the new Keeping Children Safe, Helping Families Thrive policy statement from the #DfE. Sign up here to download your copy: safeguarding.network
November 27, 2024 at 11:36 AM
Our latest safeguarding newsletter has just been sent out! Packed with crucial updates, including our summary of the new Keeping Children Safe, Helping Families Thrive policy statement from the #DfE. Sign up here to download your copy: safeguarding.network