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Our Schools Blog brings you the latest insights and developments from the education industry. As well as expert analysis and advice, you’ll also find product demos and developments from our team. From the latest recruitment trends to staff training and retention, here you’ll find a range of useful information to help make your job easier.
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    Affluent neglect: A hidden form of abuse

    Affluent neglect refers to the neglect experienced by children in wealthy families. Often this neglect can be more difficult to spot, as the type of neglect experienced by children and young people is often emotional. This blog will cover affluent neglect, the risks children are exposed to, and the reasons affluent neglect is often overlooked.
    18 Jul 24
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    Allegations against staff, low level concerns and reporting them

    Keeping Children Safe in Education recently released a new version of its statutory guidance. The policy recommends that ‘schools and colleges need to report and record all concerns and allegations against adults, including low-level concerns.’ In this blog, we discuss examples of low-level concerns, the importance of reporting these concerns, a serious case review, and how it is vital establishments have secure systems in place to record and manage these concerns.
    18 Jul 24
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    Impact of Class Charts: Small Changes. Big Differences

    Our annual customer satisfaction survey in April revealed some astounding insights about Class Charts. While we always knew Class Charts added value, this year's findings blew us away. Schools using Class Charts are not just managing but thriving, with remarkable improvements in teaching time, classroom behaviour, and reduced teacher admin.
    06 Jun 24
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    Why is 51ºÚÁÏ so important in schools?

    Safeguarding is a vital aspect of any school setting, as it ensures the safety and wellbeing of all students, staff and visitors. Here we discuss the importance of 51ºÚÁÏ in schools and the various ways in which it can help to protect and support the school community.
    06 Jun 24
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    The importance of managing 51ºÚÁÏ concerns

    Effective recording and case management of concerns are central to good 51ºÚÁÏ practice. It’s essential that all members of staff understand how to record their concerns and that those responsible for case management have all the right tools at their fingertips.
    06 Jun 24
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    The 10 categories of abuse and how to handle them

    Abuse comes in a variety of forms, many of which you may be unfamiliar with. In our Safeguarding Young People course, Tes Safeguarding looks at the ten most common categories of abuse and offers advice on how to handle each one. Here is a list of those ten categories and how 51ºÚÁÏ training can help professionals deal with their effects.
    06 Jun 24
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    Managing staff allegations of abuse

    Adopting an open and transparent approach to reporting and recording staff allegations of abuse and low-level concerns in schools is crucial to help maintain a robust 51ºÚÁÏ culture where the safety and wellbeing of students is paramount.
    06 Jun 24
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    How to make paperwork easier for SENCOs

    Discover how our SEND management information system, Provision Map, can support you to manage students with SEND and improve learning outcomes, while providing comprehensive evidence for inspections.
    05 Jun 24
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