As the summer holidays draw to a close and the start of a new academic year approaches, families across the country are preparing for the familiar rituals of the back-to-school season. Whether it's buying new school shoes, labelling uniforms, or meeting teachers during transition days in the summer term, this is a time filled with anticipation and hope for both students and parents.
While schools are places of learning, growth, and safety, there remains a crucial responsibility for educational institutions to ensure that robust safeguarding measures are in place.