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Honour-based abuse: Government rejects calls for legal definition

Honour-based abuse: Government rejects calls for legal definition The government has rejected MPs' calls to establish a legal definition of honour-based abuse.

Self-harm among pupils a growing concern - governors

Self-harm among pupils a growing concern - governors One told the National Governance Association survey that self-harm by children was at a "high rate".

National alert system could highlight new methods of su***de to schools and universities

National alert system could highlight new methods of su***de to schools and universities Better support for middle-aged men could also form parts of plans to bring down su***de rates in England.

Looking for an overview on how to reflect on emotional wellbeing or specific safeguarding topics? Join our DSL Certificate programme on Monday September 11, 10:00 – 16:00. Full details and booking instructions via

Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL) certificate (one-day) | Sacpa Course outline: Safeguarding leads and designated safeguarding leads in schools should undergo refresher training to provide them with the knowledge and skills required to carry out their role effectively. This one-day Sacpa certificate programme delivers the required learning outcomes detailed in a...

🏆 Do you know a person or an organisation committed to safeguarding excellence? Enter the Sacpa Safeguarding Awards now before September 30! See categories and entry requirements via

Sacpa Safeguarding Awards 2023 | Sacpa To achieve safeguarding excellence, a person or organisation must continue to develop their practice beyond compliance to ever changing guidelines. These awards have been created to celebrate and recognise the achievements, hard work, and dedication of professionals and organisations committed to ev...

This Thursday Don’t miss our Introduction to Safeguarding Certificate seminar taking place between 10:30 – 12:30. Book your place now via

Introduction to safeguarding | Sacpa Course outline: Updated for Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE) 2023. A certificate of attendance is available. This training is a vital safeguarding refresher for those working with children but who are not themselves the Designated Safeguarding Lead. This course has been updated to include....

Family courts: ‘We kidnapped our kids from abusive dads and fled the UK’ https://www.sacpa.org.uk/2023/09/05/family-courts-we-kidnapped-our-kids-from-abusive-dads-and-fled-the-uk/

Missed today’s KCSIE update 2023 webinar? Don’t worry, we’re running another one-hour session this Friday September, 14:00 – 15:00. More information and booking instructions via

KCSIE 2023 update | Sacpa Course outline: This webinar will look at the changes to Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE) for 2023 and will highlight the management and compliance implications. KCSIE is for all practitioners in schools as well as governing bodies, proprietors and management committees. Unable to attend?....

Antony: Brazil drop Manchester United winger after abuse allegations

Antony: Brazil drop Manchester United winger after abuse allegations | Sacpa Source: BBC News Brazil have dropped Manchester United winger Antony following allegations of abuse by his former girlfriend. The Brazilian football federation said the 23-year-old had been withdrawn from the squad after "facts became public" that "need to be investigated". Brazilian news outlet UOL...