Safeguarding to ‘overwhelm’ teachers when pupils return
Tes reports … Teachers face feeling “overwhelmed” and “helpless” owing to the sheer volume of safeguarding disclosures expected when schools reopen, an expert has warned.… Read the rest
View ArticleOfsted autumn ‘visits’ could become formal inspections
Tes reports … Ofsted could convert its new school visits this term into formal inspections if it has major concerns about safeguarding or leadership.… Read the rest
View ArticleEvidence from visits won’t be used in future – Ofsted
Tes reports … Ofsted has said that its visits to schools this term will not provide any evidence or lines of enquiry for future inspections of these schools.… Read the rest
View Article‘Nobody in their right mind’ wants Ofsted in January
Tes reports … Labour’s shadow schools minister has said “nobody in their right minds” thinks Ofsted should resume its routine inspections in January.… Read the rest
View ArticleUK school closures are sacrificing childhoods to save older people – now it’s...
The Guardian reports … According to Robert Halfon, chair of the Commons’ education select committee, the closure of UK schools is unleashing on children the four horsemen of the education apocalypse:...
View ArticleBoarding pupils from overseas can quarantine in school
Tes reports … International pupils attending boarding schools in England will be allowed to self-isolate at their school rather than in a hotel following pressure from parents and headteachers.… Read...
View ArticleDfE warns schools could be closed over ‘rape culture’ claims
The Guardian reports … Schools which fail to meet safeguarding standards for pupils could be forced to shut amid concerns over a “rape culture” in educational establishments.… Read the rest
View ArticleMinisters and schools must do more to prevent sexual abuse, charity leaders say
Evening Standard reports … Ministers and schools must do more to prevent “widespread” sexual harassment and violence against young people following thousands of allegations of sexual abuse by students,...
View ArticleSchool safeguarding procedures ‘not fit for purpose’ says former minister
Evening Standard reports … Safeguarding procedures in schools are “not fit for purpose” and should be overhauled, according to a former government minister who warned of a “Lord of the Flies” culture.…...
View ArticleSchools warned over ‘Lord of the Flies culture’ on sexual violence amid calls...
Daily Mirror reports … More than 8,000 reports have been posted on the Everyone’s Invited website, where school pupils can anonymously share their experiences of misogyny, harassment, abuse and...
View ArticleDfE announces review into school sexual abuse
The Guardian reports … An immediate review into sexual abuse in schools has been announced by the Department for Education.… Read the rest
View ArticleSchools set to make changes amid testimonies of sexual harassment and violence
The Independent reports … Schools are looking at new initiatives and making changes after Sarah Everard’s death and testimonies of sexual harassment in education have sparked calls for more action to...
View ArticleSexual abuse among pupils could be coming from outside school – Ofsted chief
Evening Standard reports … Sexual abuse among pupils could be “happening outside of school” rather than being caused by a culture problem within institutions, Ofsted’s chief inspector has said.… Read...
View ArticleLeading UK universities vow to protect freedom of speech on campus
The Independent reports … Leading UK universities have vowed to protect free speech on campus, two months after the government moved to introduce greater safeguards.… Read the rest
View ArticleReview of children’s social care in England ignores role of poverty, says expert
The Guardian reports … Eileen Munro, a former government adviser, warned that “hobbling restrictions” placed by ministers around the review’s terms of reference also appeared to prevent it calling for...
View ArticleNSPCC helpline set up in wake of schools abuse scandal refers 65 allegations...
Evening Standard reports … The government helpline set up for victims to report sexual abuse in schools has received more than 350 calls and referred 65 allegations to police or social services, it was...
View ArticleSchools are telling girls to wear shorts under skirts to stop ‘upskirting’
Daily Mirror reports … Ofsted chief Amanda Spielman warned against a culture of ‘victim blaming’ amid report schools have been urging girls to wear ‘modesty shorts’ Teachers have been telling pupils to...
View ArticleShould we ban mobile phones in schools in England? Experts explain pros and...
iNews reports … Mobile phones have permeated every aspect of our lives.… Read the rest
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