Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) is illegal in the UK but may still be carried out on school-age girls. Suzanne O’Connell summarises the risks associated with these procedures and gives tips for identifying pupils who may be at risk.

The new ‘Keeping children safe in education’ guidance is an important document for all school staff to be aware of. In this article, John Viner looks more closely at the role of the attendance officer, particularly when it comes to more vulnerable students.

Pupils with Down Syndrome (DS) can benefit from being in a mainstream classroom, as can the children around them. Rosie Eachus gives ideas on helping children with Down Syndrome in the classroom.