Safeguarding news

We are offering fully funded EAL CPD and a programme of support for schools with Ukrainian children and young people to enable you and your staff to meet the needs of your school community more effectively. The Ukraine programme includes EAL CPD interpretation services, Norfolk Steps, nationally accredited awards, funding for GSCE support and staff cover costs.

Information relating to changes to the term time weekly vulnerable pupil reports for Designated Safeguarding Leads.

Cyber Security Awareness Month is an international initiative to raise awareness about digital security and remind us that there are simple ways to protect yourselves from online threats. Cyber security should be high on the agenda for any school with a reliance on IT and online systems. Falling victim to cyber attacks can result in disruption to teaching and learning, financial loss, data breaches and can affect staff wellbeing.

All schools are required to submit a prejudice-based incident report for the academic year 23-24. This includes a nil return, which means schools must report even if they have not recorded any incidents. The deadline for submitting the report is 25 October 2024.

Our newly launched Transitions Toolkit comprises of a Whole School Approach guide, Transitions Timelines for each of the key phase transfer points and Welcome Packs.

We are delighted to offer you an easy to access, fully funded programme, enabling you and your staff to meet the needs of your school community more effectively. The programme includes interpretation; CPD; Norfolk Steps; nationally accredited awards; funding for GSCE support, staff cover costs.

Our fully-funded RSHE provides schools and settings with the guidance and tools to meet the RSHE needs of children and young people, including those with SEND.

The Department for Education (DfE) Regional Prevent Co-ordinator Team are delivering some virtual training sessions for DSLs, school governors and trustees throughout October, November and December 2024.

Information is provided on making decisions on in year admissions, together with the limited grounds for refusing admission.

Read and action now to secure funding and ensure compliance with equalities and safeguarding duties

Read and action now to secure funding and ensure compliance with equalities and safeguarding duties.

Our revised fully-funded RSHE graduated offer of support provides schools and settings with the guidance and tools to meet the RSHE needs of children and young people, including those with SEND.