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A 'one-stop-shop' for educational professionals looking for resources and information relating to common safeguarding topics.

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I am part of a Safeguarding Team

Links and resources to support you with effective safeguarding arrangements as a leader within an education setting. This section is for Designated Safeguarding Leads and their deputies/wider safeguarding teams.

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I am a member of a Governing Body

A section to support governors, academy councillor, proprietors and Multi-Academy Trust strategic leads to fulfil their duties under statutory guidance.

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I work directly with learners

Safeguarding is everybody’s business. Those who work directly with learners are in a great position to provide early intervention and support to vulnerable young people. Refresh your skills and knowledge now.

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Welcome to the Safeguarding in Education Website!

 

This website is for colleagues working in the education sector to support them with their safeguarding duties. This site is maintained by Bristol Safeguarding in Education Team however resources, training and tools can be used and accessed by anyone.

 

Use the links below to see our latest updates and the toolbar above to find lots of useful information about the services we provide, as well as guidance and resources. 

Annual Safeguarding Updates 2025 -26

2025-26 Annual Safeguarding Refresher Training

2025-26 Annual Safeguarding Refresher Training can be found here if you chose to deliver it yourself. 

Please click on the title above to read the full page which includes links to divided sections and video resources.

2025-26 Safeguarding Model Policy

This has been updated alongside our table of changes to accommodate the new version of Working Together to Safeguard Children 2023 and  Keeping Children Safe in Education (effective from 1st September 2025). Model Safeguarding Policies and procedures Bristol (bristolsafeguardingineducation.org).

Local Contacts Poster

Please replace any old copies with this new version.  - please click here to access the new poster.

Responding to the planned national school and university opt out days - 7 and 8 October 2025

 

There are planned opt out days in education on the 7 and 8 October 2025. 

This is a quick article for you to consider what you can do to support children to respond and resonate with exercising their political voices in a safe and constructive manner. 

Preventing and responding to the measles outbreak

In light of the current rise in cases within Bristol we have compiled some useful information and advice around the measles outbreak for education settings.

This includes a letter to send to parents/carers reassuring communities around vaccinations.

Emotionally Based School Avoidance Layered Learning CPD Package

August, September, and November 2025 dates available now!

 

This Layered Learning CPD Package provides an opportunity to build upon existing knowledge and is made up of three parts: Consolidating Understanding, Reflective Thinking, Resources & Signposting.

 

The package is made up of 3 parts which are delivered in one half-day session.

Training Opportunity: Prevent Awareness Event Free Online Webinar

 Prevent Awareness Event Free Online Webinar   

 

Day: Tuesday 23rd September 2025

Session 1 - Time: 9:00 – 12:30

Session 2 – Time: 13:00 – 16:30

 

to book a place click on this link

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