April 2026 SSS e-bulletin

Recognising and Supporting Young Carers

Learn how to recognise and support young carers, and understand the impact of caring responsibilities on wellbeing, education, and safeguarding.

30th March 2026

Talking to Children About War: Supporting Well-being in an Uncertain World

Learn how to talk to children about war, supporting wellbeing through reassurance, balanced discussions, and help them understand complex global events safely

25th March 2026

Working Together to Safeguard Children 2026

Explore the key changes in Working Together to Safeguard Children 2026, strengthening multi‑agency practice, early help, and joined‑up support.

23rd March 2026

Child Exploitation: Recognising Risk to Safeguard Children

Learn how to recognise child exploitation risks, including grooming, behaviour changes, and hidden signs, to support early safeguarding intervention.

18th March 2026

The Hidden Faces of County Lines: The Growing Danger for Girls

Explore how county lines gangs target girls, using grooming, coercion, and exploitation, and understand the safeguarding risks and warning signs.

17th March 2026

Managing Allergies in Schools: Updated Statutory Guidance

Learn how schools can manage allergies safely, including prevention, risk assessment, and responding to anaphylaxis through whole‑school systems.

10th March 2026

Practical Strategies for School Anxiety (SEND)

Learn practical strategies to support school anxiety, helping pupils feel safe, improve attendance, and address underlying emotional and safeguarding needs.

4th March 2026

Child-Focused Policing: Domestic Abuse Response

Explore child‑focused policing in domestic abuse cases, highlighting how police can recognise children as victims and strengthen safeguarding responses.

2nd March 2026

County Lines – The Growing Danger for Girls

Explore the evolving reality of County Lines exploitation, with a focus on the growing targeting of girls.

29th March 2026

Understanding Sextortion

Explore the growing threat of sextortion and why a calm, trauma-informed response is essential.

22nd March 2026

Use of Reasonable Force in Schools

Explore updated guidance on reasonable force and restrictive interventions.

15th March 2026

Mobile Phone Free Schools

Sam & Sara discuss applying new DfE guidance on mobile phone use in schools.

8th March 2026

Emotional Wellbeing

Explore why emotional wellbeing is central to safeguarding in schools.

1st March 2026