Lily Boyden
Government to review case for powers of entry for social workers in adult safeguarding cases
Review finds practitioners often lack tools to protect people from being abused at home by those providing care, reopening debate over powers of entry, which were rejected by government during…
‘Sara Sharif was let down by people meant to protect her’: Campaigner warns authorities are guilty of a ‘catastrophic’ safeguarding failure after it emerged ten-year-old was on social services’ radar before she was murdered
A campaigner for children in care has accused the authorities of a ‘catastrophic’ safeguarding failure after the local council admitted Sara Sharif was known to them before she was found dead at her…
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’…
Safeguarding jobs round up – August 11, 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…
Serious harms in care report to remain unpublished
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
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…
Safeguarding jobs round up – August 4, 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…
Why language matters: how the label ‘older boyfriend’ can mask child sexual exploitation
The teenage years can be a time of big changes, confusion, experimentation, and growing independence. It’s also a time when some teenagers start being interested in romantic and sexual relationships….
