Lottie Andrews
KCSIE update for England
KCSIE 2026 has arrived. The Department for Education has published the Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE) 2026 Consultation Response, confirming a number of important changes ahead of implementation in September…
BSA Group announces rebrand
BSA Group, which comprises several associations and subsidiaries including SACPA, has announced a new trading name of Abitas Group. The new name is accompanied by an updated mission statement: “Supporting young people, adults and organisations to be…
Children’s Wellbeing and Schools Act 2026: What It Means for Every Sector
The Children’s Wellbeing and Schools Act 2026 marks a significant step forward in how services work together to protect and support children. While much of the public conversation focuses on…
Modern slavery and safeguarding risks: strengthening identification, prevention and response
Modern slavery remains one of the most complex and under‑identified safeguarding challenges facing organisations across the UK. Despite increased awareness, exploitation continues across communities, workplaces and supply chains, often hidden…
BSA Group expands safeguarding support for members
Specialist safeguarding consultancy and training provider The Athena Programme has become part of BSA Group. Founded by Dr Sarah Carlick, The Athena Programme supports a wide range of UK customers…
Being the Voice for all children: Why Early Years Educators Are Critical Safeguarding Advocates for Non-Mobile, Non-Verbal Children
In early years, there is statutory guidance to set out the standards for care and education for all children and whilst safeguarding will have the same statutory expectations it should…
AWARD WINNER SPOTLIGHT: National Volunteer Police Cadets
Winner of the of the Outstanding Commitment to Safeguarding Award 2025 “It was a privilege to receive SACPA’s ‘Outstanding Contribution to Safeguarding Award’ at the Annual Safeguarding Conference in November….
AWARD WINNER SPOTLIGHT: Liverpool Football Club
Winner of the International Safeguarding Award 2025 Liverpool FC International Academies provide more than 12,000 young players across five continents the opportunity to develop on and off the pitch under…
AWARD WINNER SPOTLIGHT: Busy Bees Day Nurseries
Winner of the Safeguarding Inclusion Award 2025 “We are delighted that Busy Bees has won the Safeguarding and Child Protection Association (SACPA) Award for Safeguarding Inclusion. This award was the perfect…
SACPA announces winners of the Annual Safeguarding Awards 2025
The Safeguarding and Child Protection Association (SACPA) is proud to announce the winners of the Annual Safeguarding Awards 2025, revealed from a shortlist of fifteen finalists on November 5 during…
