'Safeguarding: Have you forgotten your Prevent risk assessments?' - Judicium in Headteacher Update
  February 05 2024

Schools do not seem to be as clear about the risk assessment side of their Prevent safeguarding responsibilities as they could be. James Simoniti considers why this might be and offers some pointers on filling them in

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'Safeguarding Priorities and Safer Recruitment' - Judicium in Headteacher Update
  May 01 2023

What steps can your school take to strengthen safer recruitment and to keep on top of emerging safeguarding issues? With a focus on addressing issues of child-on-child abuse, James Simoniti advises

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'School Staffing: It's Time to Take the Menopause Seriously' - Judicium in Headteacher Update
  February 20 2023

HR and legal expert Kelly Rayner offers some important advice and practical tips on how your school can support colleagues who may be affected by menopause symptoms.

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'Five Priorities for your Safeguarding Checklist' - Judicium in Headteacher Update
  February 15 2022

Priorities to help DSLs be fully prepared for the months ahead...

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'Safeguarding the safeguarders: How are you supporting your DSL?' - Judicium in Headteacher Update
  May 17 2021

Designated safeguarding leads will need further support if they are to meet the challenge of looking after pupils in the wake of the pandemic..

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'Vigilance is key: Five things for safeguarding leads to consider ' - Judicium in Headteacher Update
  March 08 2021

Safeguarding and pastoral leads will be on high alert as all pupils return to school, playing a key role in supporting colleagues to be vigilant and watch for the signs of distress. Hannah Glossop offers five pieces of advice

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