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Health and safety safeguarding for homeschooling.
Child protection and wellbeing
Bridget Phillipson has described it as a "seminal moment," as proposed new laws for child protection are set to pass through parliament.
Children's health
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Ofsted fears the rise of flexi-schooling. Should we, too?
Alarm bells are ringing
Last week, we reported that Sir Martyn Oliver of Ofsted was increasingly worried about the rise of flexi-schooling.
Flexi-schooling permits students to attend school part-time while completing lessons, school work, and other...
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Insight to Action: Supporting Schools with Safeguarding and Well-Being
Daniel Neeld: December 19 2024
How Proposed Safeguarding Laws and Data-Driven Tools Can Empower Schools
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Flexi-schooling and the impact on health and safety management.
What is 'Flexi-schooling'?
The inspectorate’s annual report warns of a "rise in unorthodox patterns in education."
'Flexi-schooling' is certainly a new phenomenon that is open to interpretation. So, what are the impacts?
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Spotting anaphylaxis: know the symptoms
Safety and wellbeing are paramount in any work or learning environment, especially when children are involved. When it comes to schools, along with the various health and safety concerns that teachers and other staff must be aware of, anaphylaxis stands...
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First aid: treating bumps, bruises and sprains
Even the most safety-conscious school can’t eliminate the risk of students suffering bumps, bruises and sprain injuries. So, when these injuries occur, what is the best way to treat them?
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Student Well-being: Understanding the Challenges and Encouraging Resilience
In the 21st century, children and students can have a lot to contend with. There’s the pressures of school, including performance demands and social worries, and the added burden that social media can bring. Comparisons with who’s wearing what and who’s...
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6 school hazards that fly under the radar
Schools are places of learning and adventure for pupils, but they should also be safe environments where students feel protected and secure. This is why schools take health and safety extremely seriously.
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Top often-missed sleep disorder symptoms in students
It’s hard to overstate the importance of regular good sleep for students. Sleep is known to regulate and revitalise many of the body’s functions, ranging from memory and learning to mood. This means that youngsters who don’t get enough rest on an ongoing...
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Sleep: the importance of a good night’s rest for children
Not getting enough sleep can have a big impact on children. Even one night of insufficient sleep can cause youngsters to be tired and irritable the next day. But why exactly is getting enough shuteye so vital for children, and how much sleep do they...