Safeguarding

Teaching students how social media algorithms work can change how they engage with what they’re shown, writes Tracey Neale

Qatar is known for hosting big sporting events – including the Fifa World Cup – and its tax-free wages. But what is it like for teachers working there as tensions rise in the region?

This week the government published draft updates to the statutory safeguarding guidance for schools, which are now open to sector consultation. Tes has all the details

MPs question senior Ofsted official on whether the safeguarding system in the early years is fit for purpose

And a third of teenagers are using AI for mental health support, according to research into young people’s use of technology

The rise of AI means it’s now easier than ever for online images to be misused, leaving schools in a precarious position when it comes to their presence on social media, warns safeguarding lead Thomas Michael

Exclusive polling revealing the impact of social media in schools comes as the government is considering a ban for under-16s

House of Lords vote follows the government’s announcement that Ofsted will inspect schools on whether students are using their phones

Banning under-16s from social media would not remove the problem – and it could deny schools their role in empowering young people to protect themselves from danger, writes Simon Lightman

More and more schools are introducing lockable pouches for students’ smartphones to prevent access during the day. But how do the pouches work, how effective are they and are they worth the cost? Ellen Peirson-Hagger investigates

Online groups such as 764 try to coerce young people into harming themselves and operate on popular social media platforms, warns safeguarding lead Thomas Michael

The number of children missing education has increased by a staggering 19 per cent in a year. One headteacher explains what this really means, and how schools can help these vulnerable children