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poverty vs neglect
Poverty vs Neglect – Understanding the Signs

SFE Safeguarding Education Adviser, Lucie Welch, has created a free resource for schools discussing the difference between "poverty" and "neglect" and how we can support children in each case.

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24
Jun
Vulnerable children
Vulnerable Children: How Schools Can Identify and Support Pupils at Risk

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24
Jun
Smiling Black woman in a brown blazer holding a magazine against an orange gradient background.
National Professional Qualifications (NPQs) – An Exciting New Partnership Between SFE and Teach First

Explore SFE's Teach First partnership delivering funded NPQ leadership and specialist courses in Birmingham, with twilight sessions that fit school life.

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16
Jun
A diverse team of school educators listening intently to a professional SENCO leading a collaborative staff meeting around a table with notebooks and a laptop.
The SENCO: The Most Undervalued Member of Staff?

By Claire Steele

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11
Jun
A diverse group of secondary school students in uniform sitting in a circle, participating in a group discussion led by a teacher as part of an RSHE curriculum lesson
RSHE Curriculum: How Your School Can Prepare Pupils for Life in Modern Britain

By Jo Perrin

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08
Jun
A male teacher standing at the front of a modern classroom, observing students in white uniforms as they work at their desks. The image illustrates the importance of monitoring a learning environment to identify early SEMH needs and behavioural signals.
The Hidden Signals: Recognising SEMH Needs Before They Escalate

By Kieran Smith

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04
Jun
Classroom scene with students in white shirts and ties writing in notebooks around a large, shared table.
KS2 Writing Moderation: Key Information for Schools

By Emma Mudge

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01
Jun
Two purple awareness ribbons, representing the fight against domestic abuse, placed on a textured beige fabric background.
The Link Between Football, Alcohol and Domestic Abuse: What School Staff Need to Know

By Nasra Hussain

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18
May
A young student practicing Year 1 writing at a desk while a teacher points to the paper and offers guidance.
Year 1 Writing – Exploring the Expectations

By Emma Mudge

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12
May
Three primary school children wearing aprons and focused on grating ingredients during a cooking lesson, demonstrating practical ways to integrate food education into the Primary Curriculum.
Bringing Cooking to Life in the Primary Curriculum

By Lucie Welch

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06
May
A group of pupils focused on written work at individual desks, representing the varied needs of students and the importance of inclusive practice and Neurodiversity awareness in schools
Neurodiversity and Safeguarding: Understanding Additional Vulnerabilities and Strengthening Practice

By Claire Steele

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29
Apr
A group of primary school children in uniform sitting around a circular table during lunch, illustrating the inclusive environment supported by the Working Together to Safeguard Children 2026 guidance.
Working Together to Safeguard Children 2026: What Schools Need to Know

By Nasra Hussain

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21
Apr
Primary school students working independently at their desks on a written assessment, representing the KS2 SATs Monitoring Visits process for schools.
KS2 SATs Monitoring – Key Information for Schools

By Emma Mudge

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14
Apr
A teacher pointing at a computer screen and smiling with a group of diverse students in school uniforms, highlighting the importance of mentorship in schools for International Women's Day.
International Women’s Day: Empowering Girls in the Classroom and Challenging Gender Bias

By Claire Steele

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08
Mar
A teacher and two primary school students sitting together and looking at a tablet, representing the collaborative approach schools must take to understand the new draft KCSIE 2026 safeguarding requirements.
KCSIE 2026 Draft: What do Schools Need to Know?

By Lucie Welch

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05
Mar
A teacher smiling while providing 1-to-1 support to a student in a busy classroom, illustrating how Schools can ensure every child is achieving and thriving with the right support.
Every child achieving and thriving: What Does the New White Paper Mean for Schools?

By Claire Steele

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02
Mar
A group of primary school pupils sitting around a classroom table engaged in a group discussion, demonstrating the development of Oracy skills and its vital links to safeguarding.
The Importance of Oracy and Its Links to Safeguarding

By Claire Steele

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23
Feb
Primary school students in blue uniforms working collaboratively on digital tablets, demonstrating the student-focused environment an education adviser reviews during a Safeguarding Audit.
A Day in the Life of an Education Adviser at Services For Education

By Claire Steele

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11
Feb
Government consultation on children’s social media use: will it protect young people’s wellbeing and ensure safer online experiences?

By Claire Steele

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02
Feb
A teacher sitting on a desk speaking calmly with a student in a classroom.
Restrictive interventions, including use of reasonable force, in schools, April 2026: Is Your School Ready?

By Claire Steele

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30
Jan
Hands typing on a laptop with digital icons for security, documents, and people floating above the keyboard, illustrating the process of updating a Vulnerable Child Register in an educational setting.
What is a Vulnerable Child Register and what should it look like in my setting?

By Claire Steele

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23
Jan
A group of smiling secondary school students in uniforms walking together outdoors, illustrating how adolescent neglect can often be hidden behind a normal appearance.
Adolescent Neglect: What is it and why does it often go unnoticed?

Education Adviser, Lucie Welch, explains what Adolescent Neglect is, why it often goes unnoticed and the signs to look out for... 

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19
Jan
Enthusiastic high school students wearing school uniforms smiling and jumping in school corridor.
Safeguarding, Identity and Belonging: Supporting Pupils in a Climate of Rising Antisemitism and Anti-Islamic Sentiment

By Claire Steele

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08
Jan
Adolescence – What Does it Tell Us and How Can We Respond? Individual scrolling on a mobile phone device
‘Adolescence’ The Netflix Series – What Does it Tell Us and How Can We Respond?

By Jo Perrin

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18
Dec
Bright, empty primary school classroom with grouped tables, blue and green chairs, stationery pots, and shelves of books and resources.
8 Practical Ways to Support Pupils with SEND by Providing an Inclusive Morning Routine

By Claire Steele

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16
Dec

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