Lottie Andrews
Thames Valley Police criticised over child neglect probes
A police force is not effectively investigating child neglect and abuse cases, the police watchdog has said. His Majesty’s Inspectorate of Constabulary and Fire & Rescue Services (HMICFRS) has published…
Four red flag signs your child is being bullied, and what you can do
Finding out your child is being bullied is a distressing experience, and it can often be difficult for parents to determine the best course of action to help solve the…
Safeguarding jobs round up – November 3, 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 companies ‘will check children’s ages like shops check ID for alcohol’
Michelle Donelan, the Digital Secretary, says enforcing age limits will be ‘front and centre’ of the new Online Safety Act. Teenagers will have to prove they are over 13 to…
Online Safety Bill: divisive internet rules become law
After years of debate, the government’s controversial Online Safety Bill, which aims to make the internet safer for children, has become law. It seeks to force tech firms to take…
Thai cave rescue: Duangphet Phromthep killed himself at school in UK
The captain of the Thai football team trapped in a cave for several days in 2018, took his own life while at school in the UK, a coroner has ruled. Duangphet…
Safeguarding messages delivered to Telford students in touring theatre show
The topics of grooming, bullying and mental health were a few of the difficult topics explored with Telford College students with a visit from a touring theatre company. Loudmouth specialises…
Child protection enquiry total hits new annual high but proportion finding abuse continues to shrink
The number of annual child protection enquiries has hit a new high but the proportion of those finding abuse or neglect has continued to fall, official figures show. Directors warned…
Safeguarding jobs round up – October 27, 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…
Parents should have right to know what children are taught at school, say senior lawyers
Proposed legislation would give online access to almost all teaching materials, amid fears on content such as transgender issues. Parents should have a legal right to know what their children…
