Sexual Harassment in Schools
Following the ‘Everyone’s Invited’ campaign, started by Soma Sara in June 2020, Ofsted have undertaken a review of sexual abuse in schools. Their findings were published in a report in June this year.
Supporting Wellbeing Through Supervision
During this year’s Mental Health Awareness week its important to recognise that its not just about the children, the parents or the families we support and work with – It’s also about YOU & it’s also about ME! One of the ways we here at One Education Support safeguarding teams and staff in schools is through Supervision. What is supervision? Read this blog to find out!
Sexual Abuse and Harassment
The Government with the support of the NSPCC have launched a review into sexual abuse and harassment in schools and educational settings. This will take place in conjunction with a support line to provide help, support and guidance for both children and adults who have been victim of sexual abuse and harassment. Read this blog for further details as well as an Ofsted review and assessment.
Safer Internet Day 2021
Safer Internet Day 2021 will be recognised in schools and colleges in a different way to other years, but never has it been more important to remind our children and young people of how to stay safe online. Read this blog to find out about the theme and what we can do to raise its awareness.
Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs)
ACEs are stressful and traumatic events experienced by children and young people. These can be directly harmful experiences such as physical, emotional, sexual abuse & neglect. Read this blog to find out more about Adverse Childhood Experiences.
Thrive: To prosper and flourish
Children have the right to be kept safe from harm, and we have a duty of care to uphold this for the children and young people who attend our settings.
Prevent in Schools
Schools and colleges have a duty to do all they can to prevent people from being drawn into terrorism. This comes under section 26 of the Counter-Terrorism and Security Act 2015, as stated in Keeping Children Safe in Education 2020 and is an Ofsted requirement, known as The Prevent Duty.
This blog offers some useful ideas to help open up such conversations, which will hopefully support staff in feeling more confident in discussing extremism, radicalisation and terrorism.
Anti-Bullying Week 2020
Anti-bullying Week is being held between the 16th to 20th November this year, with a theme of ‘Unite Against Bullying’. The special week is to encourage everyone; children, teachers and parents, to take a stand against bullying throughout the year. Find out what strategies can be used to prevent bullying.
Domestic Violence and Lockdown
October is the awareness month for domestic violence and now arguably needs more attention than ever. It is estimated that domestic violence cases have risen by 20% worldwide over the duration of lockdown. Read this blog for more about spotting the signs, how to approach the situation, if a disclosure is made and what happens next.
Mental Health Day 2020
Mental health & Wellbeing is the hot topic at the start of the new school year and increased support may be one of the positives to come from the difficult times we have experienced recently. Find out where we are now, what we can do and where next.