@Harrysec

20+yrs teaching & senior leader experience, NPQEL, safeguarding lead for a primary MAT and owner of Puzzle Piece Safeguarding consultancy. All views are my own!

 Surrey
puzzlepiecesafeguarding.com
Joined August 2011
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💻 LEO Digital Discovery Days Spend an immersive day exploring Teaching & Learning at @LEOacademies. We’re offering 10 free days of professional learning for schools & trusts across England & beyond. Booking opens next week. Watch this space. #PedTech #WeAreLEO @LEOcomputing
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We’re proud to feature in @SchoolTravelOrg latest magazine, highlighting how school trips strengthen community across a Trust. At LEO, we believe in enriching lives beyond the classroom - and educational visits are a key part of our vision. Read more.👇 schooltravelorganiser.com/fe…
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A parent at @WestAshtead shared: “My son used to struggle to get his thoughts down, getting frustrated. With talk-to-text on a Chromebook, he can now express himself properly - and even enjoys his homework.” #Inclusion #AssistiveTech
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A great start to day 2 of our ‘New to DSL’ training course. Yesterday delegates explored: ➡️the role of the DSL ➡️safeguarding culture ➡️importance of multiagency partnerships ➡️signs and indicators. They finished the session exploring a case study & considering risks.
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Day 2 of our ‘New to DSL’ training is underway and delegates are now completing a referral form, considering the process social care teams have to go through with thresholds & preparing themselves for an ICPC where they will take on the various multi agency roles.
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Having time to reflect at the end of the day gave delegates a chance to think about the impact of the training. Thank you all for embracing every task and demonstrating a keen enthusiasm for learning.
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An excellent Day 2 of our ‘New to DSL’ training course today where staff: ➡️ used their referrals to decide if it met threshold for assessment ➡️took part in an ICPC ➡️developed their knowledge of Prevent, SCRs, training records, online safety and effective information sharing
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We are pleased to be welcoming @GC_learning, an award winning company, to support Year 6’s across the @LEOacademies to recognise the signs of child criminal exploitation & county lines. Such good preparation as they prepare to transition to secondary school and key life skills.
Cheam Common Junior@CCJacademy26 Jun 2025
Our Town hosted an incredible, immersive drama workshop for our Year 6s, spotlighting the serious risks of child criminal exploitation. Vital learning delivered powerfully as the children prepare for high school! #WeAreLEO🦁
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💬 @BrookfieldSM3 welcomed the Rt Hon Bridget Phillipson MP, Secretary of State for Education, to school this week. 👉 leoacademytrust.co.uk/657/ne… @educationgovuk @bphillipsonMP
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📢 And finally … … a big thank you to all the staff at @British_Airways, who looked after us incredibly well on both our flights to and from Billund. @educationgovuk #TuringScheme ✈️ 🇬🇧 🇩🇰
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Y6 children from schools across @LEOacademies are just home from Denmark. As part of the #TuringScheme, they've explored Billund, visiting @LEGO_Group Campus, LEGO House & LEGOLAND, as well as meeting the team from @LEGO_Education. What an adventure they’ve had! #LEODenmark25 🇩🇰
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We’re delighted to announce that we’ve been awarded a grant to open & expand, nursery provision at: @BrookfieldSM3 @ManorParkSchSM1 @ShawleyPrimary @WestAshtead 👉 educationhub.blog.gov.uk/202… Helping to ensure strong foundations for children's future learning & development.

The school-based nursery programme: Everything you need to know 

Primary schools can now apply for the first phase of funding, with up to £150,000 of £15 million available to support up to 300 new or expanded nurseries to be open by September 2025.  But what are...

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Department for Education
@educationgovuk2 Apr 2025
300 new school-based nurseries confirmed for September! With 4,000 places available by the end of September, families can: ✅Save up to £7,500 on childcare ✅Give children the best start in life ✅More support in areas that need it most Find out more ➡️ ow.ly/ozKC50Vt11C

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Safeguarding is more than compliance—it's about school improvement! ✅SCR checks, training, safer recruitment are essential, but a strong safeguarding culture goes beyond ticking boxes. My latest article explores the link between safeguarding & school improvement, plus how to build that strong culture. Read more below. ⬇️ #safeguardingcurriculum #schoolimprovement #education
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💬 Changing Learning, Changing Lives at @LEOacademies Full the story, impact case studies, videos and to book a visit to one of our schools, head over to our website. 👉 leoacademytrust.co.uk/2801/p… #PedTech #BettUK2025 #WeAreLEO 🦁
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New webinar! Join Helen and I later this month as we discuss strategies and tools to support learners with ADHD. We will touch on research and practical strategies, as well as bringing in our own personal experience and insights. Register: event.eu.on24.com/wcc/r/8000…
Texthelp webinar announcement. "Strategies to Support Students with ADHD in the Classroom" with Carrie-Ann Gibson from Texthelp and Dr Helen Ross, SEND Consultant from Helen's Place. On 17th October 2024 at 12.30pm BST

ALT Texthelp webinar announcement. "Strategies to Support Students with ADHD in the Classroom" with Carrie-Ann Gibson from Texthelp and Dr Helen Ross, SEND Consultant from Helen's Place. On 17th October 2024 at 12.30pm BST

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Relationships matter. 🧡
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It's hard to believe a week has flown by already! On behalf of Safeguarding Network and @AFNCCF we want to extend our heartfelt thanks to all the attendees and supporters of the conference. Our time in Manchester was nothing short of wonderful, thanks to the dedicated team at Anna Freud and our valued exhibitors: @kcatraining, @PAPYRUS_Charity. @EdSupportUK and @Mayden. The feedback we have received has been truly inspiring, and we'll be sharing it with you over the coming weeks. #mentalhealth #edutwitter #safeguarding #childprotection
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💬 @LEOacademies Monthly Blog At LEO, we believe that preparing children for the future ahead of them is one of the best ways to nurture the leaders of tomorrow & help our communities thrive. Find out more in July’s blog.👇 leoacademytrust.co.uk/657/ne…
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As DSLs, the safeguarding baton you carry is not just for the sprint but for a marathon. This summer, take a meaningful pause with us. With code FREESUMMER24, the next year of safeguarding training & presentations are all done for you. How will you step into the next academic year, prepared and proactive? Join our annual membership today, pay in September, enjoy your summer. Become a member ➡️ safeguarding.network/content…
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Research opportunities @LGfLSafeguardED would like to hear from nurseries, pre-schools & childminders interested in online safety to be involved in the development of their Online Safety Audit for EY settings If interested please email pressoffice@eyalliance.org.uk this month
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