Supporting Mental Health in Schools

Appointing a Senior Mental Health Lead is a key step. This individual should have strategic oversight of mental health across the school or college and help make the best use of existing resources to support pupils, students, and staff.

To assist schools in recognising when behaviour may be linked to mental health concerns, the Department for Education (DfE) has issued the Mental Health and Behaviour in Schools guidance. It outlines how to identify potential issues and provide appropriate support.

Inside the Online Gangs Where Boys Compete to be Cruel

For more than a year, Jo* didn't know her daughter, Mary*, was a victim of the Com (short for Community) - a sadistic network of online gangs that target young girl.

Mary was manipulated into sending self-harm and child sexual abuse content. According to Jo, it took a terrible toll on her daughter who stopped sleeping, became isolated from her friends and lost weight. Her body was also covered in scars.

In response to a number of recent low-sophistication terrorist attacks in public spaces, as well as large-scale incidents such as the Manchester Arena attack, the UK Government has developed new legislation to improve public protection.

While such attacks are rare, the threat of terrorism remains real and increasingly unpredictable. Crowded public spaces are often seen as attractive targets, and attacks can happen anywhere, making prevention complex and urgent.

Martyn’s Law: Enhancing Public Safety Across the UK

REMINDERS

In the hustle and bustle of other responsibilities, you may have overlooked some articles from Compliance Matters Issue 51. Below are some of the things making the news in the world of compliance in early 2025.