Top Tips for Intimate Care - children with Complex Needs, Limited/No Communication and SEND

Explore safeguarding best practice for intimate care with children with complex needs, focusing on communication, dignity, consent and safety.

26th November 2025

Top Tips for Intimate Care for School and Academy Staff

Learn safeguarding best practice for intimate care, including dignity, communication, safe procedures and recognising concerns in school settings.

25th November 2025

Top Tips for Intimate Care - SLT and Governance

Learn how schools should manage intimate care safely, with clear policies, risk assessments and safeguarding procedures to protect children.

24th November 2025

Gaming Addiction: Supporting Children at Risk

Explore gaming addiction in children, the risks to mental health and safeguarding, and how schools can identify and support pupils at risk.

18th November 2025

Reflection on the 2024-25 DfE Autumn & Spring Absence Data

Explore school absence data, highlighting risks of persistent and severe absence and the safeguarding implications for vulnerable pupils.

12th November 2025

Top Tips for Effective Safeguarding Partnerships with Parents

Learn how strong partnerships with parents support safeguarding, improving communication, early intervention and better outcomes for children.

10th November 2025

Review of the Children's Wellbeing and Education Reform Agenda

Explore the UK’s wellbeing-focused education reform agenda, assessing progress, challenges, and key safeguarding and curriculum changes impacting schools.

5th November 2025

Grooming Gangs Inquiry- A Toxic Environment?

Explore concerns around the UK grooming gangs inquiry, including survivor resignations, leadership delays, and questions over transparency and credibility.

3rd November 2025

Safeguarding Through the Festive Season

Explore why the festive season can increase safeguarding risks for children. This episode looks at how disrupted routines, financial pressures, online exposure and reduced visibility can create hidden vulnerabilities, and shares practical steps schools can take to protect and support pupils before and after the Christmas break.

16th November 2025

Safeguarding the Youngest Learners: Key Risks in EYFS

Explore the unique safeguarding challenges in Early Years settings. This episode highlights how behaviour communicates need, the importance of observation, safe practice during intimate care, and early identification of concerns—showing how strong relationships, professional curiosity and teamwork help protect our youngest learners.

9th November 2025

Domestic Abuse: Beyond the Label

Explore the complexities of domestic abuse beyond labels and single incidents. This episode reflects on lived experience, difficult choices and the realities survivors face, highlighting the importance of empathy, professional curiosity and supporting families at their own pace toward safety and change.

2nd November 2025