Paper versus screens
I am a huge advocate of the digital age, having worked for many years with students using technical devices including tablets. However, personally, I have always believed that when it
Is your child a victim of child-on-child abuse?
In my previous article, I outlined the worrying statistics with regard to child-on-child abuse, and how all those involved in children’s lives must do everything that they can to prevent
Child-on-child abuse
A new year always brings new reports and statistics on a variety of topics. It has been reported worldwide that child-on-child abuse has risen to the highest levels ever recorded.
Safeguarding and our children
Safeguarding the rights of all is the most noble and beautiful element of a human being. In a very unpredictable world, the one key element for all parents is that
Let there be peace on Earth!
As we embrace 2024, I am sure that what many adults will be wishing for is peace in their lives, for their families and in this very uncertain world. Daily,
How to talk about the current war with children
No one can deny that the world feels like a very scary place today with two full-scale wars taking place that are constantly being reported on, through both news outlets
How to talk about mental health with our children
We have previously considered the importance of listening to and talking with our children, no matter what their age. We are informed daily as to how important this is. At
A child’s voice matters
In the UK press recently, there has been a big campaign and much publicised details about the mental health crisis concerning children between the ages of five and 18. Every
The importance of children facing risks through play
As a child who grew up in an era when one was actively encouraged to play outside until it was dark, freely encouraged to climb trees, dig in the dirt,
Artificial Intelligence and its impact on education
The new school year is underway, and much is being made in the worldwide media about the impact that Artificial Intelligence is having on education and how schools should strategise