A new school year is underway and the statutory safeguarding guidance has once again been updated. Elizabeth Rose offers some key points to consider now and in the months ahead
Attendance is one of the biggest challenges facing our schools this year – and soldiering on is not the answer, says Geoff Barton
School avoidance has been a key challenge for schools this year. Dr Pooky Knightsmith considers how teachers and leaders can work with parents to support children who struggle to come to school
Mental health visibility and recognition are improving, as is our willingness to talk about our wellbeing. But amid a student mental health crisis, there is more to do – and like it or not schools...
The attendance of year 11 students has improved slightly this year but is still lagging significantly behind pre-Covid levels, data analysis shows.
An analysis of serious case reviews offers vital insights into safeguarding trends as well as key lessons learnt that all safeguarding professionals should be aware of. Elizabeth Rose explains
Transition to year 7 is a challenging time for all pupils, especially for those using English as an additional language. Sarah Moodie offers ideas, tips, resources and advice for secondary schools...
An expansion of the Attendance Hubs and Attendance Mentors initiatives will target areas with high levels of pupil absence and comes after successful pilots last year.
Tackling absence is top of the to-do list for secondary schools, not least as part of our safeguarding work, as it is often our most vulnerable students who have poor attendance. Elizabeth Rose offers...
How are schools tackling the increasing mental health and wellbeing challenges seen among young people since Covid? Anne Murdoch and Margaret Mulholland look at what is working well and areas where...
