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National Week Against Child Abuse

National Week Against Child Abuse

From 18 to 24 November, it is National Week Against Child Abuse. Education has an important role to play in ensuring that victims are identified by Veilig Thuis at an earlier stage and more effectively. But how can education professionals in primary and secondary education identify and address child abuse? The brochure ‘Recognising child abuse and tackling it together’ informs professionals about the use of the reporting code, and the ‘Team learning conversation guide’ can help them discuss this together and learn from one another.

School campaign ‘4vuurwerkveilig’ launched

School campaign ‘4vuurwerkveilig’ launched

The end of the year is approaching once again. This also means the setting off of fireworks, which is part of our New Year’s tradition. During the New Year’s celebrations, fireworks cause many serious injuries in a short period of time. To make children aware of the dangers of fireworks and encourage safe behavior, VeiligheidNL has been offering the free 4vuurwerkveilig educational package since 2015. The educational package for primary school years 7–8 has been optimized this year and is now available to request free of charge via www.4vuurwerkveilig.nl.

Gelukskoffer launches Happiness Guide for Grade 8

Gelukskoffer launches Happiness Guide for Grade 8

Does your primary school already offer happiness lessons? With Gelukskoffer – a social-emotional program for Grades 1 through 8 – you work on the personal development and personal influence on the happiness of your pupils in seven lessons. The result is a more positive self-image and significantly improved social safety in the classroom. Gelukskoffer is one of the Healthy School activities for primary education within the Well-being theme.

Battle for title ‘Most Media-Literate Class in the Netherlands’ begins

Battle for title ‘Most Media-Literate Class in the Netherlands’ begins

From 8 to 15 November, the Week of Media Literacy will be held for the tenth time. The ninth edition of MediaMasters will also take place during the same week: an exciting serious game about the opportunities and dangers of (digital) media, specially designed for years 7 and 8. More than 200,000 pupils from across the country are ready to play the game both in class and at home, discovering the world of media literacy. The class that scores the most points may call itself the ‘Most Media-Literate Class in the Netherlands’ for an entire year.

Almost one in ten girls has at some point not had enough money for sanitary pads or tampons

Almost one in ten girls has at some point not had enough money for sanitary pads or tampons

Almost nine percent of girls and young women between the ages of 12 and 25 in the Netherlands say that they have sometimes not had enough money for sanitary pads or tampons, and more than half say that menstrual products are too expensive. More than nine percent have had to ask a female friend or acquaintance for a sanitary pad or tampon because they themselves did not have enough money for one. This is shown by the ‘Bloedserieus’ study by development organisation Plan International.

Healthy Relationships & Sexuality Incentive Scheme

Healthy Relationships & Sexuality Incentive Scheme

The government is strongly committed to preventing unintended pregnancies. One of the measures is aimed at encouraging and supporting schools that want to focus on healthy relationships and sexuality. This year, 200 primary, special, secondary special, secondary and vocational education schools can make use of the new Healthy Relationships & Sexuality Incentive Scheme. Until 2 December, schools can express their interest by creating an account on Mijngezondeschool.nl. By mid-December at the latest, schools will be informed whether or not they can make use of the scheme. If there are more applications than available places, allocation criteria will apply.

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