Wirral Safeguarding News
Support for Schools & Colleges in meeting Digital Technology Standards – Department for Education
Schools and colleges have been working towards six core digital technology standards since 2022, broadband, wireless networks, network switching, digital leadership and governance, filtering and monitoring, and cyber security. Since the start of this academic year, the DfE's expectations have sharpened, with the 2025 Academy Trust Handbook now using explicit...
Read moreRevised Wirral School Drug Policy Template Framework for 2026
The revised Wirral Schools Drugs Policy Framework is intended to provide guidance for schools and other educational settings, to support development of a whole setting approach to the drugs agenda within the education sector. The document was developed in response to schools requesting a standardised document, to enable a consistent...
Read more7 minute briefing on the White Paper – Every Child Achieving and Thriving
The Schools White Paper, Every Child Achieving and Thriving, sets out the most significant shift in education and SEND policy in over a decade. It positions LAs as central partners in rebuilding the wider system around children and families, with major implications for early help, SEND, multi‑agency working, and local...
Read moreDigital Safety
There are three clear digital safety messages for parents and carers, based on trusted UK guidance Stay Curious and Involved. Take an active interest in your child’s online world—ask what they’re doing, who they’re talking to, and explore apps or games together. Talk Early, Talk Often. Make online safety a...
Read moreWorking Together to Safeguard Children (2026)
The government have published the revised statutory guidance – Working Together to Safeguard Children (2026). The guidance replaces Working Together (2023) and applies to all organisations and professionals who work with children and young people. The guidance sets out what organisations must do to safeguard and promote the welfare of all...
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