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  • 21/09/26

    Looking After Yourself While Supporting Your Child

    We know that supporting a child who is experiencing mental health difficulties can be rewarding, but it can also be exhausting. Parents and carers often spend so much time focusing on the needs of their child that they forget to consider their own wellbeing. Therefore, I wanted to share the details...
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  • 01/07/26

    Brighton Hill - A Culture Built on Mutual Respect.

      Across the UK, June is recognised as Pride Month – a month dedicated to educating and celebrating the history and culture of LBGTQ+ communities around the country.  I therefore want to mark the end of this month by reflecting on the importance of respect and equality for...
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  • 25/06/26

    Deep Learning Day - how parents can support!

      This week, we had our last Deep Learning Day (DLD) of the year. These are days when students are off timetable engaging in a range of personal development session which help to reinforce key themes from the My World and RS tutor programme. This week, they focused on how...
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  • 09/06/26

    Understanding what 'Harmful Sexual Behaviour' (HSB) is, and how you can support at home.

      As part of our ongoing work to keep children safe, we are always looking for ways to strengthen our approach to how we educate about and respond to Harmful Sexual Behaviour (HSB). I know this can be a difficult topic to talk about, whether that's talking to your...
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  • 04/06/26

    Prevent: Helping Children Stay Safe from Radicalisation

      As part of our commitment to keeping our children safe at Brighton Hill, we also teach students how to recognise and respond to the risks of extremism and radicalisation. I know this can feel like a difficult and sometimes contentious topic, so this guide is designed to help you as...
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  • 04/06/26

    AI Chatbots: What Parents and Carers Need to Know

      Artificial intelligence (AI) is becoming part of everyday life, and many young people are now using AI 'chatbots' at home. While these tools can be helpful, it’s important that we understand the potential risks and how to keep your children safe.
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  • 12/05/26

    Keeping Our Young People Safe in the Community

      Recently, a small number of parents and students have let us know about some concerning behaviour happening in the local area. A few older-than-school-age individuals, suggested to be in their twenties, have reportedly approached students out in the community.  While thes...
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  • 30/04/26

    Keeping Children Safe on Live‑Streaming Platforms

      Live-streaming has become a huge part of how young people spend time online. This includes watching gamers on Twitch, chatting on Instagram Live, or browsing live shopping streams. However, with that comes risks that parents and carers need to be aware of. Live-streaming simply means br...
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  • 28/04/26

    A Parent/Carer Guide to the Early Help Process

      For us, safeguarding is about more than just responding to serious incidents when they occur – it is also about the continual work we do with families and other agencies to prevent concerns from escalating. One of the key ways we do this is through engagement with...
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  • 02/03/26

    Addressing Intolerance: Why It Matters for Our Students

    Children and teenagers are growing up in a world where opinions, influences and interactions move quickly—both online and offline. Among the many things they encounter, intolerance can have a significant impact on their wellbeing and sense of safety. Whether it appears as casual comments, ster...
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  • 02/02/26

    Online Safety: Practical Tips for Parents Ahead of Safer Internet Day

    As Safer Internet Day approaches on 10 February, it’s a good moment for parents and carers to revisit how you support your child's online activity. The digital world continues to change rapidly, with new apps, features, and AI tools emerging long before they reach the h...
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  • 13/01/26

    County Lines: What Every Parent Needs to Know

      Every area has contextual safeguarding concerns. For us in Hampshire, one ongoing concern that all parents should be aware of is county lines – a form of criminal exploitation that can affect children of any age or background. Below is some key information that you need to be awar...
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