The internet is a well of knowledge, and surfing the internet can offer numerous benefits for children, such as maintaining connections with friends and gaining knowledge about the world. However, alongside these advantages come certain challenges, making the online environment complex for young children to navigate. Some may find Read more
Hello, Shielded Space Blog. It has been a while since I have shared some Safeguarding thoughts and insights with you. As you may have noticed, this is our second post this year and the first one for February. Unfortunately, a bout of the flu kept me away, so a Read more
Dear Shielded Space Community, A bright, hopeful new year awaits! I am thrilled to connect with you as we step into 2023. The past year brought some tricky times, but we tackled each challenge with care and commitment. Now we have a fresh start to grow stronger together. As Read more
Hello Shielded Space, Recently, I had the privilege of collaborating with a school in Nigeria while they organised their end-of-year party. This event was aimed at closing the calendar year, but it also had to be inclusive, safe, and enjoyable for all. The school’s administration invited me, as they recognised Read more
Are you an educator, school administrator, Head of School, school owner, or school manager? Would you like to create a safe and inclusive school, where every child is valued and supported? Then I will gladly share this roadmap with you. At Shielded Space, we are passionate about safeguarding children, and Read more
Welcome to Day 4 of the Antibullying Week 2023, I am thrilled to share with you the exciting and impactful activities we have designed for children across the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) to Key Stage 5. These activities are available in pdf form, and can be downloaded below. Read more
Hello Shielded Space Community, As we journey through Antibullying Week 2023 under the theme “Make a Noise about Bullying,” today marks a pivotal moment in our collective effort to raise awareness. On this fourth day, our focus here at Shielded Space turns to the intricate web of different types of Read more
Welcome to Day 2 of the 2023 Antibullying Week, and our conversation today is centred around Cyberbullying. Cyberbullying has become a concerning challenge in today’s interconnected society, as research shows that 38% ofpeople experience cyberbullying on social media platforms daily. In this blog post, we delve into the intricacies of Read more
Hurray! Today marks the beginning of Anti-Bullying Week, and what better way to kick things off than by celebrating Odd Socks Day? Let us talk about the origins, meaning, and significance of this unique initiative and explore how you can actively participate. Picture credit: @CEDECLekki on Instagram Origin of Read more
This is not like my regular weekly post. Today, I want to share a touching experience that recently warmed my heart and reinforced the importance of the work I do in safeguarding. I am literally beaming with smiles… At work, I sometimes have to play the role of a Read more