What is Breast Ironing?
Although no official study into the practice has been conducted, a Guardian revealed dozens of cases of Breast Ironing in
Safeguarding
Safer Recruitment in Schools
When parents or carers send children to school every day, they have a very reasonable expectation that the child(ren) will
What are County Lines?
Research undertaken by the Mayor of London’s office in 2020 estimated that between January 2018 and April 2019, 4,013 young
Different Types of Hay Fever
A quarter of all people in the UK currently have hay fever – equating to a huge 16 million people.
Reporting Non-Recent Abuse
Non-recent abuse allegations have often made front-page news within the last decade where victims of historic abuse have made allegations
What is Dehydration?
Many people do not realise how prevalent dehydration is in the UK. According to Water Logic, people in the UK
What is the Local Offer?
Since September 2014 every local authority has been required to publish information about services that they expect to be available
How can Teachers Support their Mental Health?
Research funded by the Nuffield Foundation is the first to examine the mental health and wellbeing of teachers in England
How to make your Workplace Disability Friendly
Did you know that 18% of the working-age population are classified as disabled, in accordance with the Equality Act 2010?
How to Implement the New Early Years Foundation Stage Changes
What remains the same? It is important to know what is remaining the same and what the changes are, this
How to Support Children with Dyslexia in Their Education
The first step to helping identified children with dyslexia, is for everyone who works with the child to be updated
Spotting the Signs of Dyslexia
It is important to remember throughout this article that children experience dyslexia in various different ways. No two children with
What are the Changes to the Early Years Foundation Stage?
‘EYFS’ is an acronym for Early Years Foundation Stage. It is a policy document, and guidance, which sets the standards
Types of Bias
Bias is an inclination, prejudice, preference or tendency towards or against a person, group, thing, idea or belief. Biases are
Restorative Practices
Restorative practice includes both formal and informal processes that help to build relationships and strengthen communities. It can prevent conflict
What is a Safeguarding Issue?
As a society, it is vital that we all work together to protect our most vulnerable. Organisations that routinely deal
Food Banks
Food banks have existed in the United Kingdom for over 20 years. Approximately 2.5 million people used a food bank
Benefits of Forest Schools
Forest Schools may seem like a fairly new concept in the UK, with the first one springing up in Devon
What is Safeguarding in Schools?
The education sector has a duty of care for children, young people or vulnerable adults to ensure that those under
Who Authorises Test Purchasing?
Selling certain goods to young people is illegal in the UK. Local authorities have responsibility for the enforcement of legislation
What is Confidentiality?
Confidentiality definition Confidentiality is a set of rules that limits access or places restrictions on the use of certain types
What is Inclusive Practice?
Inclusive practice aims to minimise or remove barriers to learning and support to facilitate the success of all learners, whilst
First Aid in Schools
What is first aid? First aid is the initial, immediate help that is given to someone who suffers an injury
Recycling in Schools
The 32,028 schools in the UK have a vital role to play in improving the environment by educating children about
