Domestic violence can affect not only a pupil's sense of security and wellbeing, but also how they learn in school. Assistant Headteacher Debs Ward gives a DSP's perspective on this complex issue, and also recommends ways that schools can pick up the pieces of the trauma and ensure learning continues to take place

School based staff are often said to be 'ideally placed' to recognise indicators of physical abuse, but this is often more difficult than people think. Jenni Whitehead offers practical advice and understanding of physical abuse and how it might present in school