Online courses are now extremely common. Almost every subject has dozens of seminars, videos, and courses promising to teach the fundamentals. The problem is that much of this material is outdated, incomplete, or just plain wrong.

The Child Protection Authority is not yet a statutory government body. Proposed following the 2022 Independent Inquiry into Child Sexual Abuse (IICSA), the agency would strengthen England’s existing child protection system, helping agencies and departments work together.

Healthy relationships do not just happen by accident. They are built through choices, behaviours and attitudes that help each person in the relationship feel safe, valued and heard.

Schools are subject to some of the toughest rules and regulations of any institution. We often think these primarily apply to things like safeguarding or data collection. However, even school budgets and finances are governed by numerous laws, rules, and regulations.

Training used to be a box you ticked once a year. People turned up for a lecture or workshop, didn’t pay attention, and walked away without learning the lessons. It didn’t really work for anyone. That’s why more and more organisations are rethinking not just what they teach, but how they deliver it.

Keeping a school or education setting compliant is one of the most important responsibilities you can carry. Every course completed, certificate checked, and policy updated directly affects the safety of your students and the protection of your staff. Get it wrong, and the consequences include safeguarding failures, legal trouble, and failed inspections.

Unfortunately, concerns sometimes arise about people within an organisation, and sometimes these can be about people we know well, which can be particularly difficult to navigate. This is why the UK government introduced a formal process for managing allegations of abuse and low-level concerns, which can be found within both Keeping Children Safe in Education and Working Together to Safeguarding Children. But What’s the Difference Between an Allegation and a Low-level Conce

Not all learning management systems (LMS) are the same. Each LMS and e-learning course might promise engaging learning, user-friendly interfaces, and insightful analytics, but the platform doesn’t always meet your expectations. Choosing the wrong LMS can lead to low engagement, wasted resources, and poor learning outcomes.

There's nothing more important than student safety. The Department of Education monitors schools closely for compliance with a wide range of regulations, from safeguarding and health & safety to GDPR and staff certifications. Non-compliance in schools leads to severe penalties, including scathing OFSTED reports, legal issues, and reputational damage. But worst of all, it puts students and staff at risk.

Food and drink provide the energy and nutrients we all need to be healthy. Good nutrition and proper hydration are the foundations of wellbeing. They affect everything from physical growth, cognitive development, and emotional regulation to immunity, energy levels, and long-term health.

If you run a training company, you’ve probably felt the pressure to deliver courses that look and feel professional. Something on a sleek training platform. The problem is that most training providers don’t have the resources to build a platform from scratch (let alone something that works).

Few industries face regulations as rigorous as the education sector. Non-compliance with these changing regulations can lead to failing Ofsted and other inspectorates, getting a bad report, funding issues and reputational damage. Thankfully, with the right tools and a proactive approach, compliance becomes manageable and even simple.

A learning management system (LMS) is a must-have feature for any company or organisation serious about training its staff. Let’s take a close look at why you should invest in an LMS.

Last year, a parliamentary briefing highlighted asbestos as "the UK's biggest cause of work-related deaths". Here's why renewed awareness is essential, and how you can keep yourself and others safe when managing asbestos.

Safeguarding, data protection, and Prevent duties are core responsibilities for everyone working in education. From schools and colleges to universities and training providers, all institutions must follow strict laws and regulations that protect students, staff, and the wider community.

Too often, every department has its own way of doing things. A learning management system (LMS) replaces clunky admin and inconsistent sessions with a single, streamlined platform which is accessible from anywhere, anytime.

Not everyone’s brains work the same (thankfully). Some people have minds that race ahead, while others may struggle with social cues. Each offers a unique perspective on the world.

Discover how a learning management system in education simplifies compliance. Streamline training, track progress, and keep your institution audit-ready with flick.

A Learning Management System (LMS) helps businesses deliver scalable self-paced training. Find out why flick's LMS is essential for compliance and performance.

On 1st September 2025, significant updates to the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) come into force.  Whilst the changes span across a range of areas within the EYFS, one of the most significant is the introduction of safe eating requirements for all early years settings.