Safeguarding Articles
Authored by our specialists – covering a wide range of topics
![child and adult in hospital](/img/resources/mentalhealthact_s.jpg)
Reform of the Mental Health Act
by Sam Preston, SSS Learning Safeguarding Director
![Upset woman on laptop](/img/resources/womenonline.jpg)
Online safety - the failure to protect women
by Sam Preston
SSS Learning Safeguarding Director
![teenager in a hospital bed with ipad](/img/resources/educatingchildrenwithhealthneeds_s.jpg)
Ensuring education for children with health needs
by Sam Preston
SSS Learning Safeguarding Director
![Group of teachers in a classroom](/img/resources/dslrole_s.jpg)
Navigating the Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL) Role
by Sam Preston
SSS Learning Safeguarding Director
![sad child sat alone](/img/resources/groominggangs_s.jpg)
Grooming Gangs Task Force Arrests
by Sara Spinks
SSS Author & Former Headteacher
Articles related to 'abuse'
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Inadequate Safeguarding: The Tragic Case of Finley Boden
by Sara Spinks
SSS Author & Former Headteacher
![family sitting on a sofa](/img/resources/understandinglookedafterchildren_s.jpg)
Understanding Looked-After Children: Safeguarding and the Role of Designated Teachers
by Sam Preston
SSS Learning Safeguarding Director
![aerosol spray can](/img/resources/chroming_s.jpg)
Chroming: A Dangerous Challenge Raising Critical Safeguarding Concerns
by Sam Preston
SSS Learning Safeguarding Director
![old bailey scales of justice statue](/img/resources/oldbailey_s.jpg)
FGM - are we doing enough to safeguard girls?
by Sam Preston
SSS Learning Safeguarding Director
Articles related to 'bullying'
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Navigating the Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL) Role
by Sam Preston
SSS Learning Safeguarding Director
![girl on floor with ipad](/img/resources/ofcom_s.jpg)
Ofcom - Protecting children from harms online
by Sam Preston
SSS Learning Safeguarding Director
![sad child with adult](/img/resources/mentalhealth23_s.jpg)
Mental Health Crisis Among Children Intensified in 2023
by Sam Preston
SSS Learning Safeguarding Director
![child with smartphone](/img/resources/smartphoneban_s.jpg)
Should smartphones be banned for those under 16?
by Sara Spinks
SSS Author & Former Headteacher
Articles related to 'child protection'
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Navigating the Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL) Role
by Sam Preston
SSS Learning Safeguarding Director
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Witnessing Domestic Abuse & Violence: the Short and Long-Term Effects on Children
by Sara Spinks
SSS Author & Former Headteacher
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Abuse in Home Education
by Sara Spinks
SSS Author & Former Headteacher
![nursery school teacher with children](/img/resources/dfe-eyfs_s.jpg)
New EYFS Safeguarding Consultation
by Sam Preston
SSS Learning Safeguarding Director
Articles related to 'domestic abuse'
See more![Group of teachers in a classroom](/img/resources/dslrole_s.jpg)
Navigating the Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL) Role
by Sam Preston
SSS Learning Safeguarding Director
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Witnessing Domestic Abuse & Violence: the Short and Long-Term Effects on Children
by Sara Spinks
SSS Author & Former Headteacher
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The Deepfake Dilemma: From Digital Exploitation to Legislative Action
by Sara Spinks
SSS Author & Former Headteacher
![teacher talking to 2 pupils](/img/resources/whatiscontextualsafeguarding_s.jpg)
What is Contextual Safeguarding?
by Sam Preston
SSS Learning Safeguarding Director
Articles related to 'dsl'
See more![New to the Designated Safeguarding Lead role](/img/resources/newdsls.jpg)
The DSL Role - What to expect from your training.
by Sara Spinks
SSS Author & Former Headteacher
![nursery school teacher with children](/img/resources/dfe-eyfs_s.jpg)
New EYFS Safeguarding Consultation
by Sam Preston
SSS Learning Safeguarding Director
![Safeguarding children at school](/img/resources/safeguarding-children-at-school_s.jpg)
Why is safeguarding training important to schools?
by Sam Preston
SSS Learning Safeguarding Director
![KCSIE 2023](/img/resources/kcsie23.jpg)
KCSIE 2023
by Sam Preston
SSS Learning Safeguarding Director
Articles related to 'duty of care'
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What is Duty of Care?
by Sam Preston
SSS Learning Safeguarding Director
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The Challenges for Children with SEND Post-Pandemic
by Sara Spinks
SSS Author & Former Headteacher
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Abuse in Home Education
by Sara Spinks
SSS Author & Former Headteacher
![Young victim of crime walking away](/img/resources/jay-report_s.jpg)
Shattered Lives, Stolen Futures: The Jay Review on Child Criminal Exploitation
by Sam Preston
SSS Learning Safeguarding Director
Articles related to 'fgm'
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FGM - are we doing enough to safeguard girls?
by Sam Preston
SSS Learning Safeguarding Director
![FGMs](/img/resources/fgms.jpg)
Female Genital Mutilation Zero Tolerance 6th Feb 2023
by Sam Preston
SSS Learning Safeguarding Director
![illustration of the concept of supporting mental health](/img/resources/lac-s.jpg)
New legislative requirements to support the wellbeing and mental health of children
by Sam Preston
SSS Learning Safeguarding Director
![A young girl who have have suffered FGM](/img/products/FGMEDU_S_RAW.jpg)
International Day of Zero Tolerance for FGM 2020
by Sam Preston
SSS Learning Safeguarding Director
Articles related to 'governance'
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The Named Safeguarding Governor Role
by Sara Spinks
SSS Author & Former Headteacher
![Safeguarding children at school](/img/resources/safeguarding-children-at-school_s.jpg)
Why is safeguarding training important to schools?
by Sam Preston
SSS Learning Safeguarding Director
![KCSIE 2023](/img/resources/kcsie23.jpg)
KCSIE 2023
by Sam Preston
SSS Learning Safeguarding Director
![Governance and Leadership: Top Tips for Creating a Productive Relationship](/img/resources/governanceandleadership.jpg)
Productive Governance and Leadership in Schools
by Sara Spinks
SSS Author & Former Headteacher
Articles related to 'health'
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Ensuring education for children with health needs
by Sam Preston
SSS Learning Safeguarding Director
![children vaping](/img/resources/teen-vaping_s.jpg)
Addressing the Surge in Youth Vaping
by Sam Preston
SSS Learning Safeguarding Director
![children with hands up in a classroom](/img/resources/rshe.jpg)
Is the new draft RSHE Guidance fit for purpose?
by Sara Spinks
SSS Author & Former Headteacher
![nursery school teacher with children](/img/resources/dfe-eyfs_s.jpg)
New EYFS Safeguarding Consultation
by Sam Preston
SSS Learning Safeguarding Director
Articles related to 'mental health'
See more![child and adult in hospital](/img/resources/mentalhealthact_s.jpg)
Reform of the Mental Health Act
by Sam Preston
SSS Learning Safeguarding Director
![teenager in a hospital bed with ipad](/img/resources/educatingchildrenwithhealthneeds_s.jpg)
Ensuring education for children with health needs
by Sam Preston
SSS Learning Safeguarding Director
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The Challenges for Children with SEND Post-Pandemic
by Sara Spinks
SSS Author & Former Headteacher
![sad girl sat by window](/img/resources/early-signs_s.jpg)
Early Signs of Mental Health Issues in Children and Adolescents
by Sara Spinks
SSS Author & Former Headteacher
Articles related to 'online safety'
See more![Upset woman on laptop](/img/resources/womenonline.jpg)
Online safety - the failure to protect women
by Sam Preston
SSS Learning Safeguarding Director
![children with hands up in a classroom](/img/resources/rshe.jpg)
Is the new draft RSHE Guidance fit for purpose?
by Sara Spinks
SSS Author & Former Headteacher
![](/img/resources/deepfake_s.jpg)
The Deepfake Dilemma: From Digital Exploitation to Legislative Action
by Sara Spinks
SSS Author & Former Headteacher
![girl on floor with ipad](/img/resources/ofcom_s.jpg)
Ofcom - Protecting children from harms online
by Sam Preston
SSS Learning Safeguarding Director
Articles related to 'safeguarding training'
See more![Safeguarding children at school](/img/resources/safeguarding-children-at-school_s.jpg)
Why is safeguarding training important to schools?
by Sam Preston
SSS Learning Safeguarding Director
![Group of teachers in a classroom](/img/resources/dslrole_s.jpg)
Navigating the Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL) Role
by Sam Preston
SSS Learning Safeguarding Director
![police car and ambulance outside a school](/img/resources/ers_s.jpg)
Emergency Response Planning for Schools and Academies
by Sam Preston
SSS Learning Safeguarding Director
![Teachers looking at a laptop](/img/resources/safeguardinglevels123_s.jpg)
What are Safeguarding Levels 1, 2 and 3?
by Sam Preston
SSS Learning Safeguarding Director
Articles related to 'send'
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Use of Reasonable Force and Restraint in Alternative Provision and Special Schools
by Sara Spinks
SSS Author & Former Headteacher
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The Challenges for Children with SEND Post-Pandemic
by Sara Spinks
SSS Author & Former Headteacher
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Managed Moves in Educational Settings
by Sara Spinks
SSS Author & Former Headteacher
![teacher helping child one-to-one](/img/resources/sendco-pressures_s.jpg)
Are SENDCOs Managing Amid Rising Pressures?
by Sam Preston
SSS Learning Safeguarding Director