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Contextual Safeguarding

by Nigel Heritage 22nd May 2019

What is it? How is it delivered in ELT? Meaning Contextual safeguarding is thinking about wider environmental factors in a child’s life that may have a negative effect on their […]

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Safeguarding Updates – May 2019

by Nigel Heritage 22nd May 2019

LSCBs replaced by Safegaurding Partners Changes in local authority safegarding in England There is just one major update to discuss this month; the impending change in the way local authority […]

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Should Behavioural Analytics be a mandatory part for Personal Interview?

by Anish Takhar 8th April 2019

Should the behavioural analytics be used in job interviews? Let’s see what it can reveal about the candidates. In the era of Artificial Intelligence (AI), Internet of Things (IOT) and […]

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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 some important safeguarding points for […]

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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 for any member of the […]

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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 adjust to life in UK […]

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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 training. January sees the launch […]

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A Special Christmas Party in China

by Gallery Teachers 7th January 2019

For many, the idea of “home” reaches beyond a physical building to a home town or city. ——2018 Royal Christmas Message Christmas is not an official holiday in China, so […]

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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 do? Briefing for 16 and […]

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