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Why language matters: putting the child first – why we say children who have disabilities 

22 November 2024

NSPCC Learning has published a Why language matters blog on using child-first language when talking about children who have disabilities. The blog explores how shifting language can help professionals to:…

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Teacher Wellbeing Index 2024

21 November 2024

This annual Teacher Wellbeing Index provides an insight into the mental health and wellbeing of teachers and education staff working in the UK.  Key headlines: 82% of the workforce who…

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Tackling the persistent disadvantage gap-A new approach to deprivation funding

20 November 2024

A new report by Education Policy Institute (EPI) sets out a fresh approach to school funding that would target greater support towards persistently disadvantaged pupils. This group, who have been eligible…

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County Lines becoming more localised

19 November 2024

The National Police Chiefs’ Council (NPCC) County Lines and Gangs alongside the National County Lines Coordination Centre (NCLCC) have today (5/11) released the County Lines Strategic Threat Risk Assessment covering the period from April…

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Sexual harassment at work: new statutory duty

18 November 2024

A new proactive statutory duty on employers to prevent workplace sexual harassment is now in force, supplemented by updated guidance from the EHRC. Sexual harassment at work was always unlawful. Employers…

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Teachers as learners

17 November 2024

As teachers, we focus our energy on our students. But what about when we become the learners ourselves? Listen back to Teachers Talk Radio as they take a look at…

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Podcast: How domestic abuse affects children

16 November 2024

In this podcast episode, experts from the NSPCC Helpline and Childline talk about that potential impact, as well as how you can spot the signs of domestic abuse and support children who are affected.…

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The purpose and content of children in need plans

15 November 2024

There is a group of just over 400,000 children living in England who are defined as ’children in need’, because they have been identified as needing meaningful intervention from the…

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Banter or Bullying? New toolkit

14 November 2024

The Anti-bullying Alliance announce the launch of their brand-new Banter & Bullying Toolkit, created in collaboration with Nottingham Trent University, to support practitioners who work with children and young people.…

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National impact of phonics screening check report

13 November 2024

What can quantitative analyses tell us about the national impact of the phonics screening check? Research by Education Policy Institute uses national pupil-level census data for all children in year…

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DBS fees are changing in December

12 November 2024

The Disclosure and Barring Service is changing its fees, in order to meet the increased operational costs of delivering DBS’ safeguarding service. From Monday 2nd December 2024, fees for DBS…

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Roundtable: Meeting the increasing challenges of SEND provision in schools

11 November 2024

The number of children and young people with SEND is increasing, putting pressure on provision and facilities within mainstream primary and secondary schools. A best practice roundtable brought together experts…

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