Emily Smith
NSPCC and gas distribution networks partner up for safeguarding training
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…
‘Routine’ housing of child asylum seekers in hotels unlawful, High Court rules
The “routine” housing of unaccompanied child asylum seekers in hotels is unlawful, the High Court has ruled. The charity Every Child Protected Against Trafficking (ECPAT) brought legal action against the…
Child abuse survivor who saw grandfather jailed speaks out – as recorded cases hit new high
A teenager who helped jail her paternal grandfather after he sexually abused her as a small child is speaking out to “take away the shame” for survivors like her. Poppy…
AI could worsen epidemic of child sexual abuse, warns UK crime agency
Artificial intelligence could further fuel an epidemic of child sexual abuse, Britain’s top law enforcement agency has warned, as it said that one in every 50 men pose a risk…
Snapchat: Does app give drug gangs access to teenagers?
Minutes after opening a Snapchat account pretending to be a 15-year-old girl, I’m amazed at what I see. Drugs seem to be readily available – just a couple of clicks…
BBC SEX PROBE Top BBC star who ‘paid child for sex pictures’ could be charged by cops and face years in prison, expert says
The well-known presenter allegedly gave the teen more than £35,000 for sordid images in a scandal that has rocked the national broadcaster. The Sun exclusively revealed that the star was taken off air, and…
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…
Former Disney Channel star Christy Carlson Romano wants ‘more protection’ for child actors
Christy Carlson Romano wants “more protection” for child stars. The 39-year-old actress found fame as a teenager starring alongside Shia LaBeouf on Disney Channel sitcom ‘Even Stevens’ before going on…
NI special school nurseries at risk of closure
The Education Authority (EA) is considering closing a number of nurseries in special schools, BBC News NI understands. The authority is considering the move as it has to increase the…
Stoke-on-Trent: Murder arrest as children, 11 and 7, die at home
A woman has been arrested on suspicion of murder after two children died at a home in Stoke-on-Trent. The boy, 11, and girl, seven, were found injured and died at…
