Neglect is defined as the persistent failure to meet a child’s basic physical, emotional, and/or psychological needs, likely to result in the serious impairment of the child’s health or development. In England, data from the NSPCC revealed a 106% increase in recorded child cruelty and neglect, with offences rising from 14,263 in 2017/18, to 29,422…
The UK Department for Education (DfE) defines neglect as: ‘the persistent failure to meet a child’s basic physical and/or psychological needs, likely to result in the serious impairment of the child’s health or development’. For the majority of readers, the aforementioned definition will conjure an image of an unkempt child living in poverty, and…
Alex Dave, Safeguarding Education Officer, LGfL–The National Grid for Learning, explores the realities of affluent neglect, and offers advice to designated safeguarding leads (DSLs) and schools. Ask the majority of people, and they will usually associate neglect, with children from disadvantaged backgrounds. This is a common societal bias which creates difficulties in identifying neglect…
Alex Dave, Safeguarding Education Officer, LGfL-The National Grid for Learning, examines the reasons why adolescent neglect often goes undetected and unreported, indicators that can flag neglect and what schools can do. Neglect – ‘the persistent failure to meet a child’s basic physical and/or psychological needs, likely to result in the serious impairment of the…
Rachel Jones As a headteacher, it is concerning to witness the rise in mental health issues among students post-pandemic. Early intervention is crucial, especially given the alarming statistics showing that over 500,000 children are waiting for mental health support. We wanted to explore how we could assist our pupils in facing these challenges. After the…
Reports of several serious safeguarding concerns and incidents from schools across England and Wales appear to be on the rise, according to recent data. A 2024 report by The Observer found an alarming rise in cases of sexual assaults on children by schoolmates, with an 81% rise in reported incidents that took place on school…
The UK’s first Level 7 Qualification focused on Safeguarding in schools has been launched by Birmingham Newman University in partnership with Safe4Schools. The Leading Safeguarding in Education PG Cert is targeted at the Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL) role through a master’s level programme of study. The course content has been developed by Safe4Schools in…
A safeguarding platform for education settings, which is currently used by more than 20,000 students, has implemented new parental controls to improve communication between schools and parents – as it looks to enhance student welfare. The development comes as part of the imabi Inspire platform and follows recognition that safeguarding in schools is often…
There are growing concerns about the number of children in the UK who are not attending school or receiving a suitable alternative provision. According to the Department for Education (DfE), data collected from local authorities estimated that in the year 2021/22, 94,900 children were missing education during the Autumn term.[1] Children missing education…
Just under half of students said their school prohibits mobiles, in light of government plans to implement nationwide blanket ban. 12 October 2023, Nottingham, UK – A new survey of 2,000 UK secondary school students by Impero Software reveals that most have viewed prohibited online content during lessons, including shopping sites, social media, and…
Half of teachers (49%) have been the target of inappropriate use of online devices and social media by students, according to new survey conducted by classroom management and safeguarding software provider, Impero. A similar number (43%) agreed that this type of behaviour is on the rise in UK schools. Around one-fifth revealed they have…
• 30% of DSLs (Designated Safeguarding Leads) in schools admit suffering distress or upset as a result of carrying out their roles • DSL safeguarding distress similar to 2020 pandemic levels • Yet there is a 25% decline in DSLs seeking support compared with two years ago New research released today for Mental Health Awareness Week, has revealed…
Professionals who work in education, especially those who work with minors, are expected to operate to very high standards of conduct, ethics and safety, due to the vulnerability of those who they work with and their position of power, influence and trust. Dave Ward, a partner in the Employment team at Blacks Solicitors, shares…
Digital safeguarding leads (DSLs), Teachers and IT managers from Multi-academy Trusts (MATs) across the UK are invited to register for a free webinar designed to help spot potential online threats that could be impacting their students, while understanding the benefits digital monitoring solutions offer for their school or college. Taking place on March 11th…
This Safer Internet Day (8th Feb), UK digital safeguarding specialist, Smoothwall, reveals a significant increase in children “at serious risk” online in 2021, compared to the previous year The 2022 Safer Internet Day theme focusses on gaming and demonstrating respect and relationships online Data highlights the top three riskiest gaming platforms used by children on…
Ahead of Safer Internet Day 2022 (8 February), online safeguarding experts are urging parents and carers to continue to keep a close watch on their child’s online activities and to be aware of the signs of cyberbullying. More than 1.7million laptops and tablets have been delivered to schools, colleges and local authorities as part…
Words by Charlotte Aynsley, safeguarding advisor at Impero Given the incredible work they are doing during the pandemic, teachers and school staff may not be up to date on the latest news about internet safety legislation. But these laws will directly impact the safety of students in the years ahead, and teachers can be a…
