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Derby College has hit the headlines this week for launching a programme to tackle forced marriage. Whilst many pupils will be excited about the prospect of the summer holidays being only a few months, for others, the six week period is fraught with risk.
It is right to expect schools to take a proactive approach to prevent FM; it is difficult to see how else young girls can receive information and guidance about this form of abuse. Though the Forced Marriage Unit (FMU) was established back in 2005, the government has pushed the issue to the forefront of the safeguarding agenda with recent campaigns and updated guidance.
Derby’s programme includes training people to recognise and deal with the issue, publicising helplines and holding awareness sessions for students. For schools with high numbers of pupils from ethnic backgrounds where FM is most prevalent, these initiatives could help protect young girls from such a desperate plight.
With 19 HR experts now supporting over 500 schools and trusts across the country, in this edition of 60 seconds we sit down with Emma Hughes, who leads the team, to discuss what this significant milestone means to her.
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In order to reduce the risk of potential breaches, schools should follow this Health and Safety Executive guidance.
A ResPublica report highlighted that asbestos continues to be the UK’s number one occupational killer, with nurses and teachers 3 to 5 times more likely to develop mesothelioma than the general UK population. The House of Commons Work & Pensions Select Committee is investigating how the HSE manages the continued presence of asbestos in buildings.
Mark Blois, Browne Jacobson’s national Head of Education, is marking a notable anniversary, an incredible 25 years as an education lawyer.
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