Safeguarding

2020: A Time of Change

by Thomas Jones 16th November 2020

The one positive we can say about 2020 is that it is a time of change. Change is always a driver of innovation and fresh […]

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Safe Driving for International Students

by Nigel Heritage 20th February 2019

Read the story of Jonny, an international student who nearly killed himself and others. Here is a story including a very serious incident. It raises […]

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Safeguarding Updates – February 2019

by Nigel Heritage 20th February 2019

What to do if you become aware of online content which is harmful. Responding to Bad Online Content A new website provides advice and support […]

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Good Safeguarding: Sometimes You need Help From Others

by Nigel Heritage 23rd January 2019

Safeguarding help might come from within an ELT organisation – or be available outside. Everyone in UK ELT organisations is responsible for helping international students […]

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Safeguarding Update – January 2019

by Nigel Heritage 23rd January 2019

Updated 2019 Online Safeguarding Course and Prevent Guidance for FE and work-experience courses. New 2019 online Safeguarding Basic Awareness course; joint EUK and Gallery Teachers […]

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Practical Safeguarding for 16 and 17 Year Old Students

by Nigel Heritage 28th December 2018

An under 18 student may sign up to an excursion arranged by an outside bus or tour company; what safeguarding do the school need to […]

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Amendment to Disqualification by Association

by Nigel Heritage 20th December 2018

There was a requirement that schools taking children under the age of 8 had to get staff to sign a ‘Disqualification by Association’ form. This […]

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Updating Safeguarding Policy

by Nigel Heritage 28th November 2018

With so many safeguarding updates introduced recently, your organisation’s safeguarding policy will need to be updated before the end of the year. Please note that […]

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Involving Students in Safeguarding

by Nigel Heritage 23rd November 2018

Safeguarding is not only about adults looking after students under 18. We often think safeguarding is about adults looking after students properly, especially students under […]

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