June 2025 SSS e-bulletin
Dear E-bulletin Subscriber,
Last year we replaced our monthly SSS e-bulletin with our regular, more in-depth articles focusing on key safeguarding topics. We typically release two articles per week, highlighting and responding to the very latest safeguarding issues.
However, following feedback we are delighted to be reintroducing the monthly e-bulletin in addition to our articles, in which we will be letting you know about any updates to our content or platform, and collating useful links to articles/podcasts released in the previous month.
I hope you like the new format!
Sam Preston - Safeguarding Director
Content & System Developments
New Courses:
Since our last e-bulletin we have released the following courses:
- Working at Heights
- Sexual Harassment in the Workplace
- Safeguarding for out of school settings
- Modern Slavery & Human Trafficking Awareness
- Managing Slips, Trips & Falls in an Educational Setting
- Legionella – Managing & Controlling Hot & Cold-Water Systems for School Leaders
- KCSIE Update Course
- Infection Control in Children & Young People Settings
- Fire Safety Awareness in Higher Education Settings
- Emergency Response Strategies: Protective Security & Preparedness SLTs
- E-Safety Refresher
- Prevent Duty Refresher
- Control & Regulation of Asbestos
System Developments:
1. Group Mode
In response to customers telling us they would like the flexibility to be able to complete in-person training in groups, we created Group Mode. A fantastic way to deliver CPD training to groups. To use group training click on 'Access group CPD training' on the Admin Dashboard Homepage. There is also a useful short demo video explaining how this exciting new feature works.
2. Editable Digital Posters
Our editable posters highlight the key safeguarding messages of the topics in our training courses. Accessible from the admin dashboard, they are included with course licences at no additional cost and can be printed or displayed on digital screens in your setting.
Information and links to our most recent articles and podcasts:
Articles:
Youth Mental Health - What Schools Need to Know
Exploring the signs of post-pandemic recovery in youth mental health, while stressing the continued challenges for girls and disadvantaged pupils, and the need for whole-school support.
1st May 2025
Reasonable Punishment Defence - should the UK ban smacking?
Article exploring calls to ban smacking by scrapping the 'reasonable punishment' defence, highlighting legal gaps, risks to children, and the case for reform.
5th May 2025
The Troubling Impact of Online Culture on School Behaviour
This article highlights how online misogyny and extremism are affecting pupil behaviour and staff safety, urging better regulation, digital literacy, and whole-school responses.
7th May 2025
Top Tips - Supporting Children to Take Their First Independent Steps
Practical tips to help children safely gain independence, with advice on communication, safeguarding, and building positive early experiences.
12th May 2025
Groomed - a National Scandal
This article responds to Groomed: A National Scandal (Channel 4), urging trauma-informed practice, professional vigilance, and better multi-agency training to address systemic failings.
14th May 2025
Vicarious Trauma in Schools
This article explores the emotional toll of safeguarding on staff, highlighting vicarious trauma and wellbeing data, and calling for better support, supervision, and workload management.
19th May 2025
How can schools spot online grooming?
This article outlines how to spot and respond to online grooming, stressing digital awareness, trusted relationships, staff training, and a strong safeguarding culture.
21st May 2025
NEET - Label with care
This article explores how labels like 'NEET' can stigmatise young people, calling for person-centred language that respects individual needs over statistics.
27th May 2025
The Rise of Hidden Homelessness - a Safeguarding Issue
This article highlights hidden homelessness as a key safeguarding issue, showing its impact on pupils and offering practical steps schools can take to support them.
28th May 2025
Podcasts:
Ofcom’s New Online Safety Codes – Turning Point or Missed Opportunity?
This safeguarding conversation reviews Ofcom’s new Children’s Safety Codes and asks whether they truly protect children online, with practical tips for schools and staff.
12th May 2025
How Online Culture is Affecting School Behaviour
This safeguarding conversation explores how online misogyny and extremist content are fuelling abuse and aggression in schools, highlighting survey data, social media's impact, and the urgent need for teacher support and coordinated action.
5th May 2025
What the New Terrorism Protection Act Means for Schools
This safeguarding conversation introduces Martyn’s Law and what it means for schools, covering legal duties, emergency planning, and steps to embed counter-terrorism into safeguarding.
19th May 2025
Child Poverty - the Education Response
This safeguarding conversation examines the impact of rising child poverty on pupils’ wellbeing and safety, urging schools to respond with empathy and support, and calling for national policy change.
26th May 2025
SSS Learning