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2023

Safeguarding jobs round up – August 11, 2023

11th August 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…

Below Deck Down Under: Jason Chambers addresses sexual misconduct row

11th August 2023

Source: BBC News Captain Jason Chambers from Australian reality series Below Deck Down Under has addressed sexual misconduct on the show’s set. He thanked the production crew for “breaking the…

Secondary school absence continues to grow in wake of lockdown

11th August 2023

Source: Daily Telegraph Record proportion of pupils missed at least a month of school in last academic year, according to Telegraph analysis. Secondary school pupils are increasingly missing from the…

Serious harms in care report to remain unpublished

10th August 2023

The national statutory body for child safeguarding has refused to publish a report which analysed 48 separate incidents where children in care died or were seriously harmed (see its headline…

NSPCC concerned over impact of coercive and controlling behaviour on children

10th August 2023

The charity said some forms of abuse, such as coercive control, can sometimes be overlooked or minimised. A charity has warned about risks facing some young people over the summer…

Staffordshire Police told it still needs to improve safeguarding for children

9th August 2023

Staffordshire Police still needs to do more to protect children, according to a report published on Friday. His Majesty’s Inspectorate of Constabulary and Fire and Rescue Services (HMICFRS) visited in…

Government to review case for powers of entry for social workers in adult safeguarding cases

9th August 2023

The government is reviewing the case for giving social workers in England powers of entry in adult safeguarding cases. It made the pledge after a review it conducted found practitioners “often [lacked]…

Baby monitors and smart speakers enabling abuse, say MPs

7th August 2023

Fitness trackers, home security systems and baby monitors are among the devices that MPs warn are enabling the growing issue of tech-enabled domestic abuse. The Culture, Media and Sport Committee…

NSPCC and gas distribution networks partner up for safeguarding training

7th August 2023

A new partnership between the NSPCC and Britain’s four Gas Distribution Networks (GDNs) will deliver vital safeguarding training to more than 18,000 workers across England, Scotland and Wales ‌​‌​‌​​​‍‌​‌​​‌‌‌‍‌​‌‌​​‌​‍‌​‌‌‌​‌‌‍‌​‌‌‌‌​​ Half…

Former dancers have initiated legal action against Lizzo, reminding us arts workers deserve the same workplace protections as any other industry

7th August 2023

Source: The Conversation Last month, multi-Grammy winner Lizzo graced stadiums across Australia with her electrifying performances. Glowing five-star reviews celebrated Lizzo, the stage name of Melissa Viviane Jefferson, for attracting…