August 2023
Sara Sharif, 10, was ‘known to authorities’ before her death – as police continue hunt for father
Sara Sharif – the 10-year-old girl found dead at her home in Woking – was previously known to authorities, Surrey County Council has said. Sara was found dead on 10…
Let childminders work in own homes, landlords urged
Childminders should be allowed to work from their rented homes to boost childcare availability for families, the government has said. Children’s Minister Claire Coutinho has written to housing associations, social…
Doctors trip could keep children safe on social media; study
(WTVO) — A new study showed that a visit to the doctor might be able to keep children safe on social media. Researchers found that doctors having a five-minute conversation…
Red flags warning issued on what parents should look out for to keep their children safe online
While the UK patiently awaits the Government’s Online Safety Bill to come to fruition, tens of thousands of grooming crimes have been recorded by police. The Bill was initially due…
Safeguarding jobs round up – August 18, 2023
Welcome to this week’s jobs round-up, where you can view some of the job vacancies currently available in the world of safeguarding. Below are a selection of jobs which will…
The Green Belt has a crucial role to play in safeguarding our future – The Yorkshire Post says
With Britain in the midst of a housing crisis, decades in the making, there are some who see development on Green Belt land as the answer. But that not only…
World Athletics introduces new athletes’ representatives licensing system and safeguarding reforms
World Athletics’ Council has approved a centralised licensing system including eligibility criteria for athletes’ representatives and new safeguarding rules at its meeting before the World Athletics Championships here. Authorised athletes’…
Grooming cases at record high amid online safety laws delay
Source: BBC News Tens of thousands of online grooming crimes have been recorded during the wait for updated online safety laws. Campaigners are urging tech companies and MPs to back…
County partners praised for ‘collective commitment’ to safeguarding children
Source: theforestreview.co.uk THE multi-agency response to safeguarding children across Gloucestershire has been praised in a report following a wide-ranging inspection of services. Inspectors from Ofsted, the Care Quality Commission (CQC)…
World Athletics adopts new rules for Athletes’ Representatives and Safeguarding
Source: worldathletics.org Safeguarding The World Athletics Council has approved new Safeguarding Rules to guard against abuse, harassment or exploitation by World Athletics officials or which may occur at a World…
