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Every Child Deserves to Be HeardSafeguarding every child means looking beyond assumptions.For children with SEND, barrie...
26/08/2026

Every Child Deserves to Be Heard

Safeguarding every child means looking beyond assumptions.

For children with SEND, barriers to communication, social isolation, bullying and being misunderstood can make it harder to share concerns or access support. And when changes in behaviour are too quickly attributed to a child’s needs, vital warning signs can be missed.

💙 Effective safeguarding starts with listening.
Listening to how each child communicates.
Challenging our assumptions.
Making information accessible.
Creating environments where every child feels safe, valued and able to speak up.

The expectations around safeguarding children with SEND are evolving. Are your safeguarding practices evolving with them?

Read our latest article to understand the barriers children with SEND may face — and what professionals can do to create safer, more inclusive environments.

👉 Read the full article and take action: https://www.virtual-college.co.uk/resources/safeguarding-children-send-new-expectations-barriers

ALL SCHOOL STAFF NEED TO KNOW THIS.Allergy safety isn’t just the responsibility of first aiders or medical staff. It’s e...
19/08/2026

ALL SCHOOL STAFF NEED TO KNOW THIS.

Allergy safety isn’t just the responsibility of first aiders or medical staff. It’s everyone’s responsibility.

Benedict’s Law places a clear focus on keeping pupils with allergies safe — and your whole-school team needs to understand what that means in practice.

🎓 Benedict’s Law Training: Allergy Awareness in Schools
⏱️ Complete in just 30–45 minutes
✅ CPD Certified
💻 100% online, learn at your own pace
💷 Just £10 + VAT

Learn how to:
👉 Recognise the signs of an allergic reaction
👉 Understand anaphylaxis and when spare adrenaline auto-injectors can be used
👉 Prevent allergic reactions across the school day
👉 Understand your responsibilities under your school’s allergy policy
👉 Respond quickly and appropriately in an emergency

Whether you’re a teacher, teaching assistant, caterer, lunchtime supervisor, administrator, site staff member or trip supervisor — this training is for you.

Because when it comes to allergy safety, every second matters. Every member of staff matters.

Get your team trained today: https://www.virtual-college.co.uk/courses/benedicts-law-training

Safeguarding is changing. Are we changing with it?Last week, safeguarding leaders from across the UK came together at Vi...
17/08/2026

Safeguarding is changing. Are we changing with it?

Last week, safeguarding leaders from across the UK came together at Virtual College’s Summer Safeguarding Partnership Roundtable to tackle some of the biggest challenges facing safeguarding today.

From KADA Training Academy sharing insights on domestic abuse, to sessions on hidden exploitation, AI, online safety and multi-agency working, the conversations highlighted one thing clearly:

👉 Safeguarding training can’t stand still.

And perhaps the biggest question of all was this:

Is completing training enough — or should we be measuring what happens after it?

The roundtable explored how organisations can move beyond ticking the “training completed” box and focus on whether learning is actually remembered, applied and making a difference in practice.

💡 Because effective safeguarding isn’t just about knowledge.
🤝 It’s about collaboration.
🎯 It’s about impact.
👧 And ultimately, it’s about better outcomes for children, young people and adults at risk.

Read the full roundtable report and discover the key insights from safeguarding leaders across the UK 👇

Read the full Safeguarding Partnership Roundtable 2026 report: https://www.virtual-college.co.uk/resources/safeguaring-roundtable-auust-2026

Spot the signs. Understand the risks. Know what to do.Money laundering can affect businesses across a wide range of sect...
14/08/2026

Spot the signs. Understand the risks. Know what to do.

Money laundering can affect businesses across a wide range of sectors. Our Anti-Money Laundering Training gives staff practical awareness of the risks, the three stages of money laundering, adequate controls, sources of wealth and funds, and how to report concerns.

CPD Certified | Online | Self-paced

Give your team the knowledge to recognise potential money laundering and help protect your people and business.

Find out more about the course: https://www.virtual-college.co.uk/courses/anti-money-laundering-training

📢 Schools, colleges and education providers: major changes to child protection are on the way.Multi-Agency Child Protect...
13/08/2026

📢 Schools, colleges and education providers: major changes to child protection are on the way.

Multi-Agency Child Protection Teams (MACPTs) will transform how education, social care, health and police work together to safeguard children—bringing faster information sharing and more coordinated decision-making.

Our latest guide explains what these reforms mean for schools, Designated Safeguarding Leads (DSLs) and safeguarding practice, plus how your setting can prepare.

Read more: https://www.virtual-college.co.uk/resources/introducing-multi-agency-child-protection-teams-macpts-what-schools-need-to-know

Stop bribery before it startsBribery can happen in any organisation—and the consequences can be serious.Our Anti-Bribery...
12/08/2026

Stop bribery before it starts

Bribery can happen in any organisation—and the consequences can be serious.

Our Anti-Bribery Training helps employees understand the Bribery Act 2010, recognise potential risks and make confident, compliant decisions around gifts, hospitality, third parties and business relationships.

Build awareness. Reduce risk. Protect your business.
https://www.virtual-college.co.uk/courses/bribery-act-training

10/08/2026

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What is Benedict’s Law, and why does it matter?Understanding Benedict’s Law is an important part of recognising and resp...
10/08/2026

What is Benedict’s Law, and why does it matter?

Understanding Benedict’s Law is an important part of recognising and responding to safeguarding concerns in education and beyond.

Our latest guide breaks down what you need to know, with a new Benedict’s Law course coming soon from Virtual College. 👀

Read more: https://www.virtual-college.co.uk/resources/what-is-benedicts-law

Too many suppliers? Too much admin? Too little time for what really matters?Managing multiple training providers can qui...
07/08/2026

Too many suppliers? Too much admin? Too little time for what really matters?

Managing multiple training providers can quickly become a drain on L&D teams. A single training subscription could help simplify your approach, cut admin and give your people access to the learning they need—without the complexity.

Discover why one solution could make more sense: https://www.virtual-college.co.uk/resources/reduce-admin-bloat-why-one-training-subscription-makes-more-sense-than-multiple-suppliers

Why do some training programmes get completed while others get left unfinished?For L&D teams, engaging employees is key ...
04/08/2026

Why do some training programmes get completed while others get left unfinished?

For L&D teams, engaging employees is key to making learning stick. The right approach can turn mandatory training from a tick-box exercise into a valuable development experience.

Our latest guide explores how to create training that employees actually want to complete—with practical tips to improve engagement, motivation and outcomes.

Read more: https://www.virtual-college.co.uk/resources/training-employees-actually-want-to-finish

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