2023
What age a child can stay at home alone in the UK? NSPCC advises
The summer holidays can present a challenge for parents as they grapple with the rising cost of living and the never-ending demands of childcare. The child protection charity has answered some…
Think child – safeguarding children is everyone’s responsibility
Child abuse and exploitation can happen to any child, anywhere. We know through research from the NSPCC that half a million children a year suffer abuse in the UK*. We…
Pony Club: Horse riding teacher swore at children, probe finds
Parents complained to the Pony Club over the alleged actions of a worker at the Wheatland Hunt branch in Shropshire. A meeting concluded the use of inappropriate language was upheld,…
Cradley Heath nursery shuts suddenly over safeguarding concerns
A nursery has been forced to closed suddenly due to safeguarding concerns. Tick Tock Day Nursery in Old Hill, Cradley Heath, which has about 140 children on its roll, had…
Safeguarding jobs round up – July 7, 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…
A crisis is looming for U.S. colleges — and not just because of the pandemic
More than 500 colleges and universities show warning signs of financial stress in at least two areas, The Hechinger Report’s analysis found. This article about college financial health was produced in partnership…
Britain tightens planned tech law to stop children viewing porn
LONDON, June 30 (Reuters) – Britain said on Friday it had tightened protections in its Online Safety Bill that will prevent children from viewing pornography in an update to long-delayed…
Home Office admits it is illegally housing unaccompanied child asylum seekers in hotels
The Home Office has admitted that housing unaccompanied child asylum seekers in hotels is illegal but has no concrete plans to end the practice, a watchdog has revealed. Official documents show that the government…
OnlyFans account billboards in London streets spark complaints
Source: BBC News Billboards advertising a woman’s explicit OnlyFans account have sparked complaints to the advertising watchdog. The adverts, showing model Eliza Rose Watson in underwear, have appeared in Harrow…
Westminster: House of Commons culture still ‘predatory’, say staff
Source: BBC News A “predatory culture” still exists around the House of Commons, with inappropriate flirting and sexual misconduct still prevalent, staff say. Six members of staff told BBC Newsnight…
