Call to action urges white public sector leaders to challenge racism
An urgent call to action to support white leaders across the public sector to become and stay an inclusive, culturally competent leader in a fairer workplace has been published by the professional development arm of the Association of Directors Children’s Services.
The Staff College report provides insights and learning on understanding and combating inequality, recognises [...]
Ofsted updates guidance for inspectors following safeguarding review
Ofsted has clarified how their inspectors will assess how schools are tackling sexual harassment, abuse and violence among children and young people during their inspections.
The move follows the inspectorate’s review of safeguarding in schools and colleges which concluded that sexual harassment had become normalised in schools.
Her Majesty’s Chief Inspector, Amanda Spielman, said: “This [...]
Mental health emergency among adopted children
Some of the most vulnerable children are facing a mental health emergency as a result of failings in a system that is not designed to meet their needs, Adoption UK has warned.
Many adopted children have experienced abuse or neglect or witnessed violence in their early years which has impacted negatively on their relationships, learning [...]
90,000 children persistently absent in Autumn term leaving them vulnerable to gangs
Over 90,000 children were persistently absent during the Autumn term last year, according to a report by the Centre for Social Justice.
During successive lockdowns across 2020-21, charities and organisations working with young people have warned that children who have been missing from formal education settings have become vulnerable to local gangs or dangerous home [...]
Psychologists: Weighing children at school can result in shame and stigma
Psychologists have warned that the re-introduction of measuring children’s weight in schools could result in children experiencing shame and stigma.
The National Child Measurement Programme was paused last year due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Primary school children will face being weighed in schools in the next term starting in September.
Dr Dan O’Hare, [...]
Education outcomes for Scottish looked after children improves
Educational outcomes for children in care in Scotland have improved over the last 10 years, however, the gap between the outcomes of looked after children and their peers remains.
Official Scottish government statistics showed that 38% of looked after children left school with school with one or more qualification at The Scottish Credit and Qualifications [...]
