Lottie Andrews
London: More teenagers killed in 2023 than 2022
More teenage homicides were recorded in London last year than in 2022 after 21 teenagers were killed. Of those who died, 18 teenagers were stabbed, two were shot and one…
Vicious AI chatbots reach a new, merciless low – we must protect our children from them
Action is urgently needed or we may see more teenagers like Molly Russell taking their own life after being bombarded by malicious conten Imagine if your 15-year-old admitted to feeling…
Safeguarding jobs round up – January 5, 2024
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…
West Yorkshire Police called to 104 reports of weapons in schools
Police were called to more than 100 reports of young people in possession of weapons at schools in West Yorkshire in the past year. The youngest suspect was aged seven,…
SNP urged to follow English example and fit defibrillators in all schools
UK Government installed 20,000 of life-saving apparatus in a year while 4 in 10 Scottish schools are without one The SNP has been urged to provide state-funded schools with a…
Scottish Government sets up mental health commission to support LGBT youth
A commission is to be set up in a bid to boost mental health among LGBTQI children and young people. The Scottish Government is providing LGBT Youth Scotland with £50,000…
Hampshire County Council praises robust safeguarding work
During a Hampshire County Council cabinet meeting on Tuesday, December 12, annual safeguarding reports for children’s services and adults’ health and care. The reports highlighted that whilst demand for social care…
Safeguarding jobs round up – December 15, 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 – December 8 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…
Coaches banned from weighing gymnasts in new safeguarding rules
Coaches have been banned from weighing gymnasts and must allow toilet and hydration breaks under new safe sport rules issued by British Gymnastics. The new policy comes almost 18 months after…
