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Safe in translation In an attempt to break down language barriers, and ensure all staff have the tools and knowledge needed to uphold safeguarding principles, edtech charity LGfL – The National Grid for Learning – has commissioned translations of the Department for Education’s (DFE’s) statutory guidance Keeping Children Safe in Education, Part 1, into 13 widely-spoken community languages. These free translations are now available to all schools as open-access resources. The translations include: Arabic, Bengali, Simplified and Traditional Chinese, Gujarati, Polish, Portuguese (Brazilian), Punjabi, Romanian, Somali, Spanish (Latin American), Ukrainian and Urdu. All are now available to view, download, and print for free from kcsietranslate.lgfl.net www.teachwire.net | 9 I N EVERY I SSUE Look ahead | Book ahead Q & A Mental health qualifications Social enterprise Minds Ahead has announced the launch of a School Mental Health Qualifications Framework. The tool is designed to help education professionals find the right qualification to make a lasting impact on school mental health. With growing concerns about student and staff wellbeing, schools are searching for practical, high-quality training that equips educators with the skills and confidence to support mental health. The framework maps out a range of school mental health qualifications tailored to different school roles – from teaching staff to senior leaders – ensuring every educator can find the perfect fit for their needs and aspirations. The framework also supports career progression, allowing educators to plan their long-term career development in school mental health. For more information and to find the right school mental health qualification for you, visit tinyurl.com/tp-MentalHealthQual Naomi Wilkinson TV presenter 1.What was primary school like for you? I was fortunate to go to a lovely primary school that nurtured our academic needs as well as our artistic and sporting abilities. I was at my happiest taking part in music lessons or rehearsing for any kind of performance. 2. Tell us about the newBBCTeach Live Lesson for EarthDay This lesson is all about the water cycle, and is curriculum linked for KS2 science and geography. Children will solve riddles as they are challenged to put the different stages of the cycle in order while learning about the endless movement of this precious resource. We filmed this one against the beautiful backdrop of the Rainforest Biome at the Eden Project – which, can you believe, contains over 1,000 varieties of plants! It’s pretty special. 3.What’s one thing you think primary school children should knowabout thewater cycle? Hopefully, children will come away from this lesson understanding how crucial water is to our planet and feeling inspired to look after it. We’ll touch on ideas to help them save water and energy at the end of the lesson – which all helps protect our planet. They could collect water in their own gardens or at school and then reuse it to water plants, wash windows, cars, or bikes – and so much more. The BBC Earth Day Live Lesson will be broadcast at 11am on Tuesday 22 April. See bbc.in/4k7u9uC for more. *Oxford University Press of primary school children find maths the hardest subject to learn * 54% MENTAL HEALTH AWARENESS WEEK Explore how you can support your students’ wellbeing and promote adaptability, helping them to thrive. Happening from 12-18 May. Visit tinyurl.com/tp-MHAW25 EARTH DAY Celebrate the power of nature and raise awareness of environmental concerns on 22 April, with a variety of expert (and free) resources at tinyurl.com/tp-EarthDay25 ©BBC