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Securus is attending The ICT for Education Conference in Norwich on Friday 9th May 2025
Are you involved in Safeguarding at your school? Join us at the ICT for Education conference on Friday 9th May 2025 at Carrow Road (Norwich City Football Club)

Understanding The Secret Meaning of Emojis: Netflix’s Adolescence Series
Netflix Adolescence series reveals the true hidden messages and the underlying harms to children and young people. The release of the Netflix drama series Adolescence

Awareness Days in 2025: Safeguarding, Health & Wellbeing of Children & Young People across the UK
There are a number of Awareness Days that are being held throughout the year that are relevant to schools and colleges – getting involved in
Guides
Helpful guides for safeguarding professionals

Understanding The Secret Meaning of Emojis: Netflix’s Adolescence Series
Netflix Adolescence series reveals the true hidden messages and the underlying harms to children and young people. The release of the Netflix drama series Adolescence

Potentially Dangerous Apps for Children: Popular Messaging, Gaming, Image & Video Sharing Platforms Schools Should Be Aware Of In 2025
Securus has provided a list of potentially dangerous Apps for children, including popular platforms that students and children may be using in 2025 for social

Online Safeguarding in Secondary Schools
Safeguarding in secondary schools is a crucial responsibility that ensures students are protected from harm, abuse, neglect, and exploitation. Within a secondary school environment students

Students Using AI to Cheat: Helping Schools Tackle the Issue
Securus has detected an upsurge in the use of AI in schools and education settings and whilst some of it is definitely part of the
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The latest safeguarding news from Securus Software

Securus Sponsors Esher Rugby Club Under 16’s Squad – Promoting Positive Mental Health and Well-being to Young People in Sport
Rugby is a widely played physical sport, enjoyed by many children and young people across the UK. The benefits of being part of a team,

Protecting Children from Child Criminal Exploitation: An Informative Article for Schools – Published by NSPCC Learning
We are sharing this article as a good resource for schools and those in a safeguarding role, which provides information on criminal exploitation that could

UKSIC Appropriate Monitoring Guidelines 2024: Updates to Hate Speech
In time for the start of the new school year in September, the Securus extensive library of words and phrases has been reviewed and updated,
Events
Recent & upcoming safeguarding industry events

Securus is attending The ICT for Education Conference in Norwich on Friday 9th May 2025
Are you involved in Safeguarding at your school? Join us at the ICT for Education conference on Friday 9th May 2025 at Carrow Road (Norwich City Football Club)

Awareness Days in 2025: Safeguarding, Health & Wellbeing of Children & Young People across the UK
There are a number of Awareness Days that are being held throughout the year that are relevant to schools and colleges – getting involved in

Safer Internet Day 2025 – Tuesday 11th February
For Safer Internet Day 2025, Securus CEO, Bernard Snowe, is delighted to join the UK Safer Internet Centre for a unique and exciting opportunity to
Online Safety Series
By Alan MacKenzie, online safety specialist working with Securus