9 October 2019 at 09:56 AM Did you know that the number of cases of 14 to 18-year-olds who have allowed their bank accounts to be used to divert funds for money laundering has grown by 73% over the last two years? This amounts to nearly 6,000 cases. Did you know that a website and a video have been launched to help raise awareness of this fraud?
Safeguarding 9 October 2019 at 09:53 AM Did you see the BBC’s Greatest Dancer contestant, Andrew Self? Did you know that he has been involved in a short film that challenges peoples’ preconceptions about diversity?
Disability 12 September 2019 at 03:13 PM The recent protests taking place outside Birmingham, Manchester and London schools have spread to many parts of the country. They have also impacted on colleges. The protests centre around the teaching of same-sex relationships and trans-equality issues. They have resulted in complaints, protests, young people being removed from classes and staff being intimidated and threatened. How are we to respond? How can we maintain a culture of respect? What are outstanding providers doing? Here are my thoughts – what are yours?
Conflict, Ofsted, RReligion, Sexual orientation, diversity 12 September 2019 at 03:06 PM The new Ofsted inspection framework came into force on the 1 September. Equality, Diversity, Inclusion (EDI) and British Values continues to feature highly, permeating all four key judgements. Fully integrating and promoting EDI and British values is therefore an essential part of your journey to outstanding and beyond – to be the ‘best of the best’. Are you ready?
Ofsted, inspection 12 September 2019 at 03:00 PM Do you know that the 2019 new inspection framework has a much sharper focus on staff stress and well-being? Do you know that, according to recent research, staff working in education report the highest rates of work-related stress, depression and anxiety in Britain? But when staff take time off work, many report the cause as a physical illness? Recent research also shows that only 32% of organisations train staff on how to combat stress to support good work-place mental health and well-being. What training and support are you offering? Did you know that there is a free support service for staff?
Mental Health, Ofsted, Staff development, Stress 
