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Free Workshop for Safer Members-Talking to Children Who May Have Been Harmed, Tuesday 11 February, 10am-11.30am, online. The aim of this workshop is to give you confidence in talking to children who are disclosing safeguarding issues. In this one hour workshop, led by an ex-police officer, we will look at the importance of approaching these conversations in the right way, how to reassure a child, the types of questions you might ask and those you should avoid, how to record your conversation. Book a free space here:  

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Please take a few minutes for this quick, anonymous survey that will give us real insight into Safeguarding for international schools. We have already had some great feedback and we would love to have more! Please repost and share with others! #education #school #safeguarding

🤔DSLs: Are your safeguarding measures supporting children with SEND? With 6% of children reporting feeling unsafe, it's crucial to act. Join our training on 22nd November to explore the risks, common barriers and a whole-school approach. Book your place here: https://lnkd.in/eFyYEAW2

Keeping children and young people safe in sport and recreation is a shared responsibility. By working together - clubs, organisations, whānau, communities, and individuals - we can protect tamariki and rangatahi from harm and abuse. Take the full course and gain the knowledge to safeguard children effectively. This course covers: ✅ Child safeguarding practices ✅ Recognising and responding to harm and abuse ✅ Keeping everyone safe in various situations Get educated at https://lnkd.in/gpuVtrAw

By taking just a few minutes to complete this anonymous survey, your insights and experiences will help us better understand the current practices and challenges related to child safeguarding in educational settings. https://lnkd.in/gdRiAbnq

Read our detailed report, which covers changes from 'Keeping Children Safe in Education' across key sections, including safeguarding definitions, early help, abuse and neglect indicators, and much more https://lnkd.in/giEcDzpe

Did you know that following the PREVENT strategy to avoid radicalisation falls under your safeguarding duties? 🛡️ It may seem tricky to spot the signs of radicalisation in a child when on supply, but it's not impossible. This video by our CPD platform My-Progression introduces the topic of PREVENT, what it is and what your duty is as an educator. ✏️👩🏫 🎬Watch the full video here: https://lnkd.in/eNrbtAyX #PREVENT #Safeguarding #CPD #TeachingCPD #EducationCPD #Education #SupplyTeacher #SupplyTeacherAdvice #TeachingTips

In the average primary school class, at least two children have suffered abuse or neglect. Speak out Stay safe, the NSPCC’s safeguarding programme for primary school children, seeks to change that. The programme content helps reinforce key messages about abuse and neglect. Speak out Stay safe is an effective way to support your school’s safeguarding duties. Find out more at https://lnkd.in/eW-s3yUP #Safeguarding #ChildProtection #Schools #SpeakOutStaySafe

The most recent updates to the National Guidance for Child Protection in Scotland guidance focus on the collective responsibility to protect children amongst education settings and agencies. As we head into a new school year, it’s a good time to ensure that every school and organisation in Scotland that works with children is clear about the latest guidance and policies for safeguarding and protecting children, to ensure no child falls through the gaps. ✅Check out our blog post to find out the key points from this guidance: https://bit.ly/4fNDaGO #ScottishSchools #Safeguarding #EducationScotland