Since the pandemic, we've seen school absence rates rise. Before COVID-19, the overall absence rate was 4.7%. This jumped to 7.6% in 2021/22 before falling to 7.1% in 2023/24. Indicative figures from the daily data shows a further decrease to 6.9% in 24/25.

Why does this matter? Read the Department for Education's article here

Updates for KCSIE 2025

These include:

• the DfE's Working together to improve school attendance is now statutory guidance
• changes to the list of content risks under online safety, adding in disinformation, misinformation and conspiracy theories
• more information on the DfE guidance on generative artificial intelligence (AI)
• additional information on, and clarity around, alternative provision guidance
• clarity on Virtual School Heads and their non-statutory responsibilities around children in kinship care.

Do you need to know how to look at privacy setting on certain Apps, or how to use them safely? Or how about to block or report an issue..... but have no idea how?

Click on the link here to open Our Safety Centre webpage, part of Ineqe Safeguarding Group, that gives you all of the info you need to navigate yours or your child's Apps 

Cyber criminals are increasingly exploiting QR technology to direct people to malicious websites designed to steal people’s personal and financial information.

QR codes have become a convenient part of everyday life—but they also carry hidden risks. A recent Sky News investigation revealed that organised crime groups are using QR code stickers across UK streets, including near schools, to promote illegal online cannabis delivery services. These links lead to slick websites offering next-day delivery, with transactions handled through banks and cryptocurrency. The products are often unregulated and potentially dangerous.

Read the Sky News article here

With the recent buzz around Netflix’s Adolescence, many schools have been approached by parents seeking guidance on how to support young people through the themes explored in the series. 

In response, the founder of The Wellbeing Hub, Alicia Drummond, has written an insightful article on What we as parents and educators can learn from the series—and how we can better support our young people. 

You can read the article here: Netflix Adolescence.