Knife Crime, Exploitation and the Role of DSLs in Prevention

Emma Mudge explores what current statistics tell us about knife crime and what DSLs can...

Kinship Care: Practical Guidance for Designated Safeguarding Leads

Education Adviser, Emma Mudge, discusses what kinship care is, why it matters, and the upcoming...

Recognising and Responding to Dental Neglect in Children

Education Adviser, Lucie Welch, discusses what dental neglect is, the signs to look out for...

Artificial Intelligence: Technological Genius or Danger in Disguise?

Safeguarding Adviser, Lucie Welch, looks at the rise of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and the risks...

Incel Culture: What Do We Mean by This Term and How Might it Impact Our Children? 

Incel culture has seen a rise in popularity over the last decade – but what...

Modern Slavery – The UK’s Hidden Crime

This blog discusses the prevalence of Modern Slavery in the UK, including how we can...

So-called Conversion Therapy – what is it and what do we need to be aware of?

In recent years those in the children’s workforce have increased their knowledge and improved their...

Hurried Child Syndrome: If a child isn’t allowed to just be a child, is it a type of neglect?

In safeguarding circles we talk about many types of neglect that might impact a child’s...

Safeguarding In the Wider Curriculum

During PSHE, computing and RSHE, safeguarding issues are often taught explicitly, with learning objectives aiming...

“What is good enough today, might not be good enough tomorrow”: Creating a Culture of Continuous Improvement for Safeguarding.

Safeguarding Adviser Jo Perrin has written a blog for DSLs, DDSLs and SLT to really...