Saturday, April 13, 2024

FREE Webinar: Prioritising Mental Health and Wellbeing in Schools


On Saturday, 13th April 2024, Shielded Space hosted a FREE live Zoom webinar titled "Prioritising Mental Health and Wellbeing in Schools." This virtual event was hosted in honour of April being Stress Awareness Month.

The e-flyer for this event

It was an insightful conversation where we discussed what Mental Health and Wellbeing is, and its significance for both staff and students.

Friday, April 12, 2024

LIVE VIRTUAL EVENT - Affluent Neglect

Guess What? We hosted our first live event on Instagram and Tiktok, and here's how it went:

On Wednesday, 10th of April, 2024, at 5 PM, I had the privilege of hosting a live session on TikTok and Instagram. This session was focused on Affluent Neglect and its impact on children.

The e-flyer for this event

Tuesday, April 2, 2024

Child Neglect Awareness Training

 Hello Shielded Space,

A happy easter holiday to you. There has been some interest in our Child Neglect Awareness Training recently, so I thought to write a few words about it.

Child Neglect remains one of the most prevalent and devastating forms of abuse affecting children worldwide. Its effects can be long-lasting, impacting  the child's physical, emotional, and psychological well-being well into adulthood. In my work as a Safeguarding Manager in school, I often see this form of child abuse, and I find it imperative that we address this issue head-on. Thus, today, our focus is the importance of Child Neglect Awareness Training, not only for professionals but also for parents and school staff.

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