What do your students need to know about spiking?
Will making spiking a standalone criminal offence make a difference? In July 2024 the labour government's first King's speech included making spiking an offence in its own right. Will this reduce the incidences of this frightening crime, mainly affecting young women? This update on a blog written 3 years ago discusses spiking.
Are your students choosing respect?
The theme for anti-bullying week 2024 is 'Choose Respect'. This is a great message for any time of year and a significant theme running through all Chameleon PDE resources and CPD. Our 'How Are You?' survey also captures data on bullying and respect.
'Sextortion' and ‘deep-fake’ – do your students know how to stay safe?
What's 'sextortion', who's at risk and what can be done to stay safe from this dangerous, predatory behaviour?
Are relationships and sex education lessons getting better?
What do the latest surveys and polls tell us about relationships and sex education?
Navigating Careers: 5 Crucial Questions Students Want Answered
Embark on a journey of career exploration and guidance in our latest blog post, "Navigating Careers: 5 Crucial Questions Students Want Answered," just in time for National Careers Week. Delve into key topics such as career options, goal-setting, skills employers seek, and strategies to stand out in applications. This comprehensive guide equips educators with valuable insights to support students during this significant week and beyond.
Question: What do students want more of in PSHE/Personal Development? Answer: Financial Education
Consulting with students about what they want in PSHE lessons is something we encourage schools to do. Our student voice survey is a great way to do this and an area where students regularly request more lessons is around finance and budgeting. Here's some tips on areas to think about when it comes to developing knowledge and skills around finances for your students.
Teachers - Five tips to help promote work life balance. Look after yourselves! (Part 1)
The wellbeing of teachers is a key topic of discussion in recent education news. In this three part series, we will consider ways in which you can support your wellbeing and be an advocate for wellbeing for other staff in your education setting.
NEW (Zealand) TURN IF YOU WANT TO, THE UK’s NOT FOR TURNING (or is it?)
Co-founder, Angela discusses tobacco and vaping, keeping you up-to-date with latest news and how you can keep your lessons relevant and impactful.
4 Key Takeaways From The Online Safety Act - Child Protection.
The Online Safety Act received Royal Assent on 26 October 2023. Read this blog to find out what teachers need to know about the latest legislation.
The UK Nitrous Oxide Ban - What Teachers Need To Know.
Legislation in the UK changed on 8 November 2o23, banning nitrous oxide possession and labelling it as a Class C drug. Nitrous oxide, or laughing gas, is the third most used drug among 16-24 year olds in England. Read more to find out what teachers need to know about this change to the law.
