Red Nose Day: What you Need to Know- Monday News Issue 196
- Matthew Paminter
- 4 hours ago
- 6 min read
“Don’t be intimidated by what you don’t know. That can be your greatest strength and ensure you do things differently from everyone else”
Events this week:
March 16th- Disabled Access Day 2026
March 16th- March 21st- World Neurodiversity Week 2026
March 17th- St Patricks Day 2026
March 18th- Global Recycling Day 2026
March 20th- Red Nose Day 2026
March 20th- International Day of Happiness 2026
March 21st- World Down Syndrome Day 2026
Videos of the week
Louis Theroux: Inside The Manosphere
British American documentarian Louis Theroux has long tackled subjects many people find uncomfortable to confront. From his early work on Michael Moore’s TV Nation series to Louis Theroux’s Weird Weekends to The Most Hated Family in America and beyond, he’s spent time with religious extremists, neo-Nazis, and — in his most recent documentary — influencers on the fringe of the manosphere.
(Watching this can be counted towards your 20% off the Job learning – Approx. 90 mins)
Event of the week/month
Comic Relief Day 2026
Every year in March, communities across the UK and far beyond unite for Comic Relief’s Red Nose Day – a vibrant celebration of comedy, community, and compassion. This flagship event transforms laughter into empathy, raising vital funds to tackle poverty, mental health, and social injustice.
(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
Ofsted Introduces QR Code Badges to Share Inspection Report Cards
New QR code badges have been launched by Ofsted for schools, colleges, training providers and early years settings, making it easier to share inspection report cards with parents, carers and the wider community. Each badge links directly to the provider’s page on the Ofsted reports website, giving instant access to their full inspection findings. The move supports the newer inspection framework, which replaces single overall grades with detailed, colour-coded report cards highlighting strengths and areas for improvement.
(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)
Proposed KCSiE Updates to Include Guidance on Children Questioning their Gender
The Department for Education is consulting on proposals to include new guidance within Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSiE) on supporting children who are questioning their gender, alongside new sections on single-sex spaces, sports and admissions.
The proposed changes aim to place these issues within a safeguarding framework, clarifying schools’ responsibilities to consider the best interests of each child, involve parents where appropriate and seek clinical advice where needed. The approach reflects learning from previous consultations and the principles highlighted in the Cass Review.
(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)
KCSiE 2026: Proposed Changes and your Chance to Shape the Guidance
Early proposals for Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSiE) 2026 point toward stronger expectations on early intervention, clearer information‑sharing duties and a more defined role for FE providers within local safeguarding partnerships. The direction reflects the increasing complexity of safeguarding in post‑16 settings and the need for more proactive, preventative approaches.
Draft updates are expected to strengthen guidance on contextual safeguarding, online safety, exploitation, mental health and peer‑on‑peer harm, with Designated Safeguarding Leads likely to see expanded responsibilities around risk assessment and multi‑agency engagement.
(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)
New national Child Protection Authority announced
Reforms to protect children from abuse will be significantly strengthened through the creation of a new Child Protection Authority, tasked with identifying emerging threats and driving accountability across the system.
The proposals for a new public body will strengthen England’s child protection system by providing national oversight, ensuring that vulnerable children are not failed by the authorities who are supposed to protect 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)
Health & Safety
Smoking effects on skin: from ageing to illness
Smoking is bad for you but its effects on your skin's health may not be the first thing you think of. We explore how this deadly habit can damage the largest organ of your body - the skin.
(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)
Is social media addictive?
This year, the news has been reporting extensively on the bellwether trials involving Meta, its CEO, Mark Zuckerberg, and several of the world’s most influential companies behind the rise of social media platforms. These trials are expected to develop further in the coming months. However, the case currently attracting the most attention revolves around a crucial question: Is social media addictive?
To explore this issue further, we spoke with a neurologist to find out if social media is genuinely addictive and how its use may affect your brain.
(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)
6 workday habits that keep your heart healthy
It's one thing knowing that you could be doing more to keep your heart healthy - and another finding the time. Whether you're a 9-to-5 desk worker, a long-distance commuter, or a parent juggling it all, we've assembled 6 heart-healthy habits for you to slot into your busy workday schedule.
(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)
Wider Curriculum
Safer Sleeping: Seasonal Reminders for Families
As temperatures fluctuate in early spring, families often change bedding or adjust sleeping environments, which can unintentionally introduce risk. A seasonal check-in allows practitioners to remind parents and carers about safe sleep positioning, avoiding bulky blankets and ensuring babies have a clear, uncluttered space to rest. Even small adjustments can significantly reduce the likelihood of accidental harm.
Early Years settings play an important role in reinforcing consistent safe sleep messages, especially for new or expectant parents. Providing simple, visual guidance or signposting to trusted information helps build shared understanding. A free safer-sleep guide suitable for both staff and families is available at the Lullaby Trust
(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)
Strengthening Professional Curiosity in Early Years | Workshop
Professional curiosity continues to be one of the most powerful tools practitioners have to spot early signs of vulnerability. March is a good time to remind teams that curiosity isn’t about doubt or distrust; it’s about maintaining a healthy level of interest in a child’s lived experience and noticing when something “doesn’t sit right.” When practitioners create space for open conversations with families, they are more likely to uncover the context that helps safeguard children effectively.
Embedding curiosity in everyday practice requires confidence, reflection and a shared understanding across the setting. Teams may find it useful to revisit reflective tools or discussion prompts to support this, check out our Professional Curiosity workshop we offer at ECP Safeguarding.
(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)
Bill to lower voting age to 16 introduced in Parliament
Legislation to allow 16 and 17-year-olds to vote at the next general election is beginning its journey through Parliament.
The Representation of the People Bill, which also includes measures to tighten the rules around political donations and protect against foreign interference, was introduced on Thursday.
Meanwhile, the government said a small number of councils in England will test out using locations such as train stations or supermarkets for polling booths in May's local elections to make it easier for people to vote. The government said lowering the voting age would engage young people in democracy and ensure their voices are heard.
(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
The climate change course for people with learning disabilities
Bingo may not be the first thing you think of when you think of climate change.
But when you play with pictures of ideas for tackling the issue instead of numbers, it can help people like Patrick and Michael McKinney understand how they can make a difference.
The brothers both have special needs and live in supported accommodation.
They have completed a climate change training course for people with learning disabilities - thought to be the first of its kind in the UK.
(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)
No More Plastic: How Ethiopia’s Market Is Absorbing the Shock
Countries introducing or debating single-use plastic bans sparked viral discussions online about sustainability and everyday habits. For example, Ethiopia implemented a nationwide ban on single-use plastic bags in early 2026
(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)
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