In September 2023, the Department for Education published new statutory guidance for keeping children safe in education settings which set out clear standards for safeguarding children in schools. With more than 90% of teachers saying that safeguarding referrals have risen in 2023, according a report from NSPCC, it is now more important than ever that schools and staff are working to create a safe environment in which children can learn. Through sharing best practice, those working in educational settings can build upon their existing success and develop new strategies to improve reporting mechanisms, raising awareness of warning signs, and creating a culture of safeguarding in schools.

• 87% of teachers said they saw an increase in neglect referrals while 50% said they saw an increase in sexual abuse referrals, found a survey by NSPCC
• Almost 400 children were seriously abused or neglected in England in 2021, shows a 2022 report by the Child Safeguarding Practice Review Pane
• From 2021 to 2022, reports related to explicit imagery which had been created of children aged 7-10 increased by 129%, according to a 2023 report from the Internet Watch Foundation.

Join us at this one day online conference to hear the latest updates and guidance from leading experts and practitioners working at the forefront of improving safeguarding practices in school settings. Engage with a series of best practice case studies strategies for developing a whole school approach to safeguarding, taking additional steps to protect vulnerable children, and handling cases of child-on-child abuse. You will also have the opportunity to network with senior colleagues from across the public and voluntary sector to discuss challenges you face in working in partnership to safeguard children in schools and remote educational settings.

Why attend:
• Hear high-level keynotes on the latest policy updates and guidance on safeguarding children in educational settings
• Gain practical insights into creating effective referral pathways, supporting victims of abuse, and prioritising safeguarding in recruitment procedures
• Engage with senior colleagues from across the sector to discuss strategies for working in partnership to safeguard children in in-person and remote educational settings
• Gain 8 hours of CPD points towards your yearly quota.