Lily Boyden
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…
Safeguarding jobs round up – April 28, 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…
Pupil absence in schools in England
This release looks at pupil absence across the 2021/22 academic year, including by reason and school types. Data is given on pupil absences as well as where a pupil was…
