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Events this week:
November 11th- Remembrance Day 2024
November 11th- November 17th- Anti Bullying Week 2024
November 12th- Purple Tuesday 2024
November 13th- Social Media Kindness Day 2024
November 13th- World Kindness Day 2024
November 14th - World Diabetes Day 2024
Legislation/Regulation of the week
Keeping Children Safe in Education 2024
The Department for Education (DfE) published an updated version of the statutory safeguarding and child protection guidance for schools in England, Keeping children safe in education (KCSIE) in September 2024.1 This version replaces previous editions of the guidance. It was initially published for information only in May 2024.
The guidance sets out what schools and colleges in England must do to safeguard and promote the welfare of children and young people under the age of 18.
(Reading this can be counted towards your 20% off the Job learning if it links to the knowledge, skills, and behaviours in your apprenticeship standard – Approx. 60 mins)
Please remember to review this in your policy/legislation review workbook)
Videos of the week
The World’s War
As we approach Remembrance Day, it is important to reflect on what the day means. Historian and film-maker David Olusoga challenged and expanded people’s understanding of World War One with this important two-part documentary made for the BBC in 2014. Olusoga’s films tell the story of the war from the perspective of those whose voices are so often omitted, but who made this a truly global conflict.
Drawing on personal stories and testimonies from the hundreds and thousands of African, Indian and Asian troops who fought alongside and as part of the allied forces, and featuring expert historians, economists and modern military commanders, The World’s War brings complex and vital discussions of empire and race into the story, which is illustrated with rarely seen stills, archive and location photography.
Watching this can be counted towards your 20% off the Job learning if it links to the knowledge, skills, and behaviours in your apprenticeship standard – Approx. 60 mins)
Event of the week/month
Anti Bullying Week 2024
Anti-Bullying Week is an annual event that aims to raise awareness of bullying of young people, with an emphasis on prevention and effective responses to bullying. It began in 2002 and is coordinated by the charity Anti-Bullying Alliance.
ABA are official organisers of Anti-Bullying Week and Odd Socks Day in England, Wales and Northern Ireland. Anti-Bullying Week 2024 will take place from Monday 11th - Friday 15th November, with the theme: Choose Respect. Odd Socks Day is taking place on Tuesday 12th November, with adults and children being encouraged to wear odd socks to celebrate what makes us all unique.
(Reading this can be counted towards your 20% off the Job learning if it links to the knowledge, skills, and behaviours in your apprenticeship standard – Approx. 30 mins)
Safeguarding & ED & I
Safeguarding Abbreviations Factsheet- Resource
Navigating these abbreviations can be overwhelming, but this guide will help you stay informed and confident in your safeguarding role. Whether you're new to the field or looking to refresh your knowledge, this resource is designed to support you every step of the way.
(Reading this can be counted towards your 20% off the Job learning if it links to the knowledge, skills, and behaviours in your apprenticeship standard – Approx. 30 mins)
What is Fabricated or Induced Illness?
Fabricated or induced illness (FII) is a rare form of child abuse. It happens when a parent or carer exaggerates or deliberately causes symptoms of illness in the child.
The parent or carer tries to convince doctors/teachers that the child is ill, or that their condition is worse than it really is.
The parent or carer does not necessarily intend to deceive, but their behaviour is likely to harm the child. For example the child may have unnecessary treatment or tests, be made to believe they're ill, or have their education disrupted.
(Reading this can be counted towards your 20% off the Job learning if it links to the knowledge, skills, and behaviours in your apprenticeship standard – Approx. 40 mins)
Spot the Signs of Child Sexual Abuse
1 in 20 children between the ages of 11-17 in the UK have experienced some form of sexual abuse. Child sexual abuse (CSA) is when a child is forced or persuaded to take part in sexual activities. This may involve physical contact or non-contact activities and can happen online or offline.
Children and young people may not always understand that they are being sexually abused. Children and young people of any age, including very young children and babies, can experience sexual abuse.
(Reading this can be counted towards your 20% off the Job learning if it links to the knowledge, skills, and behaviours in your apprenticeship standard – Approx. 40 mins)
The impact of financial pressures on young people
Financial pressures are caused by any situation where there is difficulty or uncertainty in meeting financial commitments due to a shortage of money. This could be difficulty keeping up with living expenses or being able to save for the future.
In some cases, financial pressures can lead to poverty and destitution. Without sufficient protective factors, living with financial pressures can impact a young person’s development and wellbeing, and put them at increased risk of abuse or exploitation.
(Reading this can be counted towards your 20% off the Job learning if it links to the knowledge, skills, and behaviours in your apprenticeship standard – Approx. 30 mins)
Children’s social care questionnaires 2024: what children and young people told Ofsted
Children and young people share their experiences of living in social care settings, including children’s homes, boarding schools, residential special schools, and living with foster carers.
We received a total of 43,777 responses to the survey from all audience types this year, of which 6,995 were from children. This was slightly fewer than we received last year (45,655) but included more responses from children (6,614).
https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/childrens-social-care-questionnaires-2024-what-children-and-young-people-told-ofsted/1b83e982-a4e1-4855-bd0e-79a6820a1c92
(Reading this can be counted towards your 20% off the Job learning if it links to the knowledge, skills, and behaviours in your apprenticeship standard – Approx. 40 mins)
Cyber bullying isn’t just unkind it could be against the law!
Acts of harassment, threatening behaviour, and cyberbullying can be dealt with under the Protection from Harassment Act 1997, which can lead to criminal charges, fines, or even imprisonment.
Cyberbullying, like sending harmful messages online, may also be prosecuted under the Malicious Communications Act 1988 or the Communications Act 2003.
Schools are legally required to have anti-bullying policies in place, and victims have the right to seek support and protection.
If you or someone you know is being bullied, you have the right to report it.
Stand up, know your rights, and help create a safer, kinder community.
(Reading this can be counted towards your 20% off the Job learning if it links to the knowledge, skills, and behaviours in your apprenticeship standard – Approx. 10 mins)
Health & Safety
Reflections on World mental health day: Well-being in the workplace
The theme of this year’s World Mental health day was supporting staff well-being in the workplace.
In these fast-paced times, more employees are experiencing chronic stress that can lead to compassion fatigue and staff burnout.
Burnout doesn’t happen overnight. It is often gradual and can go unnoticed for sometime before it takes over. It doesn’t just affect individual staff well-being; it has a massive impact of organisations as well.
https://mentalhealth-uk.org/get-involved/mental-health-awareness-days/world-mental-health-day/#:~:text=World
(Reading this can be counted towards your 20% off the Job learning if it links to the knowledge, skills, and behaviours in your apprenticeship standard – Approx. 30 mins)
Rise in ‘Gum Spiking’
A dangerous trend is emerging: gum spiking. It involves tampering with chewing gum, adding harmful substances or drugs that could put you at serious risk.
· Stay alert and aware of this threat in social settings:
· Don’t take gum offered by someone you don’t know well.
· Trust your instincts – If something feels off, it probably is.
· Report any suspicious behaviour immediately.
Stay informed, stay safe.
(Reading this can be counted towards your 20% off the Job learning if it links to the knowledge, skills, and behaviours in your apprenticeship standard – Approx. 10 mins)
Preventing slips, trips and falls this autumn
Darker evenings and colder weather can increase the risk of slips, trips and falls in the workplace. Environmental factors like poor lighting, rain, frost and condensation can makes slips and trips accidents more frequent. Protect your workers by considering the risks and putting measures in place to reduce them
(Reading this can be counted towards your 20% off the Job learning if it links to the knowledge, skills, and behaviours in your apprenticeship standard – Approx. 20 mins)
Winter conditions: keeping your workforce safe
As temperatures across the UK plummeted this week, and wintery conditions really do start to set in, now is the time to ensure that you understand how to keep your workforce safe and well by effectively managing the risks associated with Winter.
Below we summarise the different winter hazards and risks – both within the workplace itself and the environment outside the company buildings.
(Reading this can be counted towards your 20% off the Job learning if it links to the knowledge, skills, and behaviours in your apprenticeship standard – Approx. 20 mins)
Wider Curriculum
How to cope with ADHD: practical tips for everyday living
Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a neurological condition that affects those who have it in different ways. If you have ADHD it may cause symptoms like restlessness, impulsive behaviour, and difficulty concentrating. It's important to address ADHD early to help you manage your symptoms, improve your wellbeing and strengthen your relationships.
According to the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE), around 5% of children and 4% of adults in the UK have ADHD. However, this figure is likely underestimated due to the number of people waiting to be diagnosed.
(Reading this can be counted towards your 20% off the Job learning if it links to the knowledge, skills, and behaviours in your apprenticeship standard – Approx. 30 mins)
LGA calls for council tax and health costs exemptions for care leavers
Care leavers should not have to pay council tax or health costs such as for prescriptions, dental treatment and eye tests, according to the Local Government Association (LGA).
The council representative body says the move would help prevent those leaving care from falling into financial hardship and support their transition to independent living.
Exemptions from council tax and healthcare costs should be for those leaving care up to the age of 25, it adds.
The LGA says the move is needed as care leavers are “more financially vulnerable than their peers”, with more than four in five care-experienced young people struggling to afford essentials, according to National Leaving Care Benchmarking Forum figures cited by the local government organisation.
https://www.cypnow.co.uk/content/news/lga-calls-for-council-tax-and-health-costs-exemptions-for-care-leavers/
(Watching this can be counted towards your 20% off the Job learning if it links to the knowledge, skills, and behaviours in your apprenticeship standard – Approx. 30 mins)
The importance of learning CPR
According to the British Heart Foundation (BHF) 30,000 people have a cardiac arrest each year. Fewer than one in ten of these people will survive. Cardiac arrest can happen to anyone, anywhere, at any time - and without warning.
Knowing how to perform CPR could double someone's chances of surviving it. We hear from real-life heroes who've saved lives through CPR. Their stories highlight the vital importance of learning this life-saving skill.
(Reading this can be counted towards your 20% off the Job learning if it links to the knowledge, skills, and behaviours in your apprenticeship standard – Approx. 20 mins)
Ofsted to ditch one-word ratings for FE in September
Ofsted FE chief hinted at consultation in the new year for tailored inspection frameworks. Overall effectiveness grades will be ditched from FE and skills inspections in September, one year after the “low information, high stakes” Ofsted judgments were axed for schools.
A senior inspector told the Association of Employment and Learning Providers autumn conference this week the watchdog needed the extra time because “FE is a little more complicated”.
(Reading this can be counted towards your 20% off the Job learning if it links to the knowledge, skills, and behaviours in your apprenticeship standard – Approx. 20 mins)
Sustainability
Achieving Zero Hunger to Drive Progress on The Global Goals
Between 2000 and 2020, child mortality rates halved due to factors like increased development aid, strong political leadership, more healthcare workers, vaccines, and new medicines. However, this progress has since stalled. But, addressing malnutrition could halve child deaths again.
Malnutrition affects over 400 million children worldwide, limiting growth and increasing the risk of disease, sometimes reducing the effectiveness of vaccines and treatments. Italso impacts education and poverty, with severely malnourished children completing five fewer years of schooling and earning about 10% less in their lifetime. They’re also 33% less likely to escape poverty.
On top of all of this, climate change worsens malnutrition, hitting the most vulnerable the hardest.
(Reading this can be counted towards your 20% off the Job learning if it links to the knowledge, skills, and behaviours in your apprenticeship standard – Approx. 30 mins)
Tackling threats that impact the Earth
The measure of human demands on Earth’s natural resources is known as our ecological footprint. Currently, we use the equivalent of 1.5 Earths to produce all the renewable resources we use. As the human population grows, the challenge of reducing our footprint becomes more urgent
(Reading this can be counted towards your 20% off the Job learning if it links to the knowledge, skills, and behaviours in your apprenticeship standard – Approx. 20 mins)
Go Green: 10 Tips for a More Sustainable Lifestyle
Measuring a person’s carbon footprint includes a number of factors. Choices we make, from the food we eat, to the products we use and industries we support, to the distances we travel, play into the amount of greenhouse gases we add into the atmosphere. These greenhouse gases, including carbon dioxide, methane, and nitrous oxide, all aid in the warming of the atmosphere, and contribute to the effects of climate change.
(Reading this can be counted towards your 20% off the Job learning if it links to the knowledge, skills, and behaviours in your apprenticeship standard – Approx. 20 mins)
An Idiot’s guide to change the world- Why women are reclaiming the narrative
Ending all discrimination and violence against women and girls is not only a human rights issue, it’s crucial to achieving a more peaceful and sustainable world. In March we highlight and celebrate women’s stories on ‘International Women’s Day’ and during ‘Women’s History Month’, because it’s through stories that we understand their perspectives and experiences, and reshape the world. In this episode Gail and Loyiso look at the Global Goal to achieve gender equality (Goal 5) and are joined by three storytellers. Author and podcaster Janet Mbugua explains why we need to talk about periods, journalist Zahra Joya ensures Afghan women’s stories don’t go untold, and activist Gina Martin engages boys into the conversation about gender.
(Watching this can be counted towards your 20% off the Job learning if it links to the knowledge, skills, and behaviours in your apprenticeship standard – Approx. 60 mins)
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