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🔗 If children and families are to receive the right help at the right time, everyone who comes into contact with children has a role to play in identifying safeguarding concerns, sharing information with the appropriate agencies, and taking prompt action. 📢 💡 This calls for a joined-up approach that bridges the gap between Alternative Provision schools (APs)/Pupil Referral Units (PRUs), mainstream schools, and local authorities. Discover the importance of a joined-up approach: https://lnkd.in/e4K4Ns_f

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One thing moving to Texas I discovered was the expansive programs the North Central Texas Workforce offers job seekers. From education support-working with the colleges, to child care assistance, to job placement. Workforce Solutions for North Central Texas

New Guidance for Wider Workforce: After School clubs, Community activities and Tuition - Intro and Overview Intro and Overview: After-school clubs, community activities, and tuition September 2023. The guidance highlights the importance of tailoring safeguarding measures in workforce settings, engaging children, based on their unique characteristics such as Size, Activities, Location & hours of operation. It emphasises essential steps for Safeguarding practice such as implementing safeguarding policies, staff behaviour guidelines, addressing specific safeguarding concerns (including online risks), establishing clear procedures for handling matters about staff or volunteers, roles and responsibilities of the Designated safeguarding team, effectively working with parents and carers & ensuring the prompt reporting of harm to children by knowing and aligning to the local referral processes. Department for Education Keep an eye on our social media for the next couple of weeks for a run-through of how this guidance can support you and your staff’s safeguarding practice. Read More - https://lnkd.in/efnTjaGJ

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In 1997 in the NYPD COMPSTAT College Executive Development class I attended it was suggested that the City expand the Emergency Medical Response system by incentivizing the EMT/Paramedic profession as a stepping stone for 18-22 year olds towards continued Civil Service in other agencies. The thought behind the proposal was that If you want to address violence in society then we need people to care for themselves and others by teaching the young adults the first aid/cpr skills necessary to meaningfully assist in crisis and times of emergency while providing financial stability. Teach young civilians how to become Emergency responders and caregivers. Teach young adults how to care for others while paying them to do it. Make 5 years EMS service a job prerequisite for all Civil Service jobs . Of course the time at EMS would count towards pension. Perhaps local governments should collaborate and In conjunction with local EMS/Paramedic agencies, they should endeavor to increase CPR/First Aid certification training to school age children (High School) , local community groups and church congregations. If they, the kids are worth a minimum of $120k to effect an arrest and house in jail every year, it seems economically sensible to alter the dynamic by paying the kids $52K a year directly for EMT/Paramedic skills and services that the City/State trains them for. The difference would be in the level of commitment. It's cheaper to give kids employment and train them to be EMT's than to lock them up for 26-40 months awaiting trial even for the most minor of nonviolent offenses such as Petit Larceny/Grand Larceny at a cost of more than 250K per non convicted detainee. The Entitlement perception should fade with medical first responder experience. Unfortunately the more horrific the disaster scene the faster they've will mature. Hire 3000-4000 18 year old NYC HS Grads For 5 years Give them A steady paycheck with a living wage earned in the real world as an EMT actually contributing to helping people on a daily basis would be a monumental. Emphasize the positive Of course it will take 5-7 years to break that Gangsta lifestyle cycle and replace it With the civil service dynamic.

🗞️ Journalists trust me. Being invited to comment is a pleasure and a privilege. I do my best to bring evidence-based points to help the reader in a practical and positive way. I also like throwing in "what if"** type ideas some people might think ridiculous*. With this platform I'm given why wouldn't I attempt to stimulate new thinking and provoke change? 😄 Happy to help People Management magazine staff writer Mahalia M. this week. *The world is ridiculous. Imagine building HS2 to shave 20 minutes off the journey between Birmingham and London when we don't have childcare infrastructure to allow millions of parents to do their jobs? ** Here's one such that didn't make the cut. Mahalia: What are the main barriers to increasing the availability of wraparound child-care? Jessica: The availability of trained staff to play and look after children. What would be brilliant is if universities had links with all local primary schools and could offer training to students to be play leaders or in-home helpers. Imagine an evergreen supply of bright young things coming to care for our children after school until we came home? If mandatory community service for young people came into action wouldn’t this be a brilliant win-win? #workingparents #childcare #journorequest

These numbers are concerning but not surprising. There are many initiatives that the department needs to adopt urgently, but the use of Early Intervention EMDR such as the Recent Traumatic Events Protocol (RTEP) and Group Traumatic Events Protocol (GTEP) are increasingly being researched as a means of mitigating Vicarious Trauma and Burnout in frontline staff. My wonderful colleague and friend, Jenny D. recently published an article that explores the use of RTEP and GTEP for residential out-of-home care staff and demonstrated a significant decrease in PCL-5 scores from baseline to follow up and a reduction in symptoms with and staff who received R-TEP or G-TEP. Morris, H., Hatzikiriakidis, K., Dwyer, J., Lewis, C., Halfpenny, N., Miller, R., & Skouteris, H. (2023). Early intervention for residential out-of-home care staff using eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR). Psychological trauma : theory, research, practice and policy, 15(Suppl 2), S456–S464. https://lnkd.in/g8tBwKPh

Institution specific Safeguarding Ensuring a safe environment is paramount across all institutions, with key safeguards including a skilled team, staff training, and awareness campaigns to name a few. Yet, recognising the unique challenges of each institution is crucial. For example, In acting schools, there has been an increased implementation of intimacy directors that addresses specific historic safeguarding concerns, while music colleges have an increased focus on industry preparedness through self-care and risk awareness. Tailoring safeguards to the institution involves understanding local demographics, crime statistics, and historical context of the topics, activities and location of your establishment. Thorough consideration is essential for the prospective destinations to which we are guiding individuals in their training. Promoting awareness and advocating for a proactive approach to address the challenges of today's safeguarding landscape should be embraced and applauded, rather than feared. #Safeguarding

Struggling with staffing shortages? You're not alone. 🕑 Recent conversations with several schools have highlighted a common and pressing challenge: finding emergency relief cover for practitioners, teachers, and assistants. The numbers paint a stark picture - a recent UK survey indicates that 68% of schools face difficulties securing substitute staff, leading to drastic measures like sending students home. Short-staffing is more than a logistical headache; it impacts our children's learning continuity and well-being. 📚💔 If the prospect of accessing safe, reliable relief staff at a moment's notice could relieve this pressure, isn't it worth exploring together? Immediate assistance can bridge the gap, preventing disruption in our children's education journey. 🌉🎓 I'm keen to discuss sustainable solutions that support our schools through these challenges. Connect with me, and let's craft a plan that ensures every classroom has the support it needs. For more information, please visit www.clearlyeducation.com #EducationStaffing #EmergencyCover #SchoolSupport