Lily Boyden
Steep rise in North East child poverty levels
Child poverty across the North East of England has climbed more than 34% since 2014/15, new research suggests. Research from Loughborough University for the End Child Poverty Coalition found that…
Government children’s care strategy unambitious and too slow to deliver reform for children and families – Lords Committee
The Government’s Strategy to reform children’s social care – “Stable Homes, Built on Love has the right approach to tackle the issues with children’s social care, but falls short in…
Met Police misreports intimate searches of children
The Met has admitted it misreported the number of intimate searches that were carried out on children. In 2021, the Met Police carried out 269 “More Thorough Searches that expose…
Safeguarding jobs round up – May 26, 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…
Safeguarding jobs round up – May 19, 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…
Social media firms set to be penalised for misogynistic abuse online
Cross-party group in Lords proposes legally-enforced code of practice that could mean bosses are jailed Misogynistic abuse online is set to be banned under plans drawn up by peers. A…
Poor housing a growing barrier to school attendance in England, charity reveals
Exclusive: School-Home Support finds proportion of children citing such concerns has risen 73% year on year Insecure, unsuitable and poor-quality housing is increasingly a barrier to children going to school,…
Safeguarding jobs round up – May 12, 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…
Former Mermaids trustee gives trans advice to private school headteachers
Headteachers of prestigious private schools have been given advice on how to support pupils with gender dysphoria from a trans activist and former trustee of Mermaids. The Headmasters’ and Headmistresses’ Conference, which…
Children should be able to see counsellors outside of school, report says
Youngsters should be able to see counsellors outside of school hours and during the holidays, a first-of-its-kind investigation has said, as a way to help combat mental health issues. The…
