Safeguarding

Classroom management is the core of building and maintaining an effective learning environment. Find a number of classroom management strategies here.

It it important to increase your understanding of self-harm in children if you are involved in safeguarding so that you can support anyone who may be suffering.

Gender dysphoria is a traumatic condition related to the way a person perceives their gender identity. Find guidance on how to support children here.

Reflective practice is a crucial part of being an effective teacher. Find advice on how to incorporate this technique into your role here.

Childhood depression is a complex mental health disorder that manifests differently for each individual. Understand ways to support children here.

Advocates play an important role in maintaining a patient’s dignity and rights in all aspects of health and social care. Learn more here.

Anaphylaxis is the name given to a serious, life-threatening allergic reaction. Find guidance on the causes, signs and how to respond here.

Social skills ensure that children can successfully navigate daily life and equips them with the skills to stay safe. Find out how to teach a child social skills.

Bullying in school is a complex issue, and sadly impacts many children. Find guidance on how to spot the signs of bullying and tips for dealing with it here.

School refusal is when a child refuses to attend school and it is caused by intense anxiety. Find out what could be causing it and how you can help here.

The importance of school attendance should not be underestimated. Understand the effects of poor school attendance and how to improve it here.

School separation anxiety can be experienced by a child of any age and can impact their academic life. Learn how to spot the signs and how you can help here.

Encouraging role play in your classroom has many benefits for your early years children. Learn more about the importance of role play in early years here.

Understanding the Mental Capacity Act is vital if you work in health and social care. Find out more about who it applies to and what the principles are here.

If you work in health and social care, it’s essential to understand the rules for restrictive practices to truly look after the patients in your care. Find out more here.

Children don’t always feel comfortable telling someone that they are being abused – in this article we explain why and what to look out for.

As a parent or teacher, it’s important that you recognise the dangers of cyberbullying, why it is harmful to children and what you can do to help.

Screen time for children can be a useful tool, but too much could have some negative impacts. Learn more about screen time for children here.

Keeping Children Safe in Education is statutory safeguarding guidance that must be followed by schools and colleges. Find a summary of the changes here.