Lottie Andrews
Red flags in child safeguarding
What is child safeguarding? The NSPCC defines safeguarding as ‘action that is taken to promote the welfare of children and protect them from harm’. Child protection is part of safeguarding practice and…
Safeguarding Week coming up
The Islands first ever joint Adult’s and Children’s Safeguarding Week will run from November 20 to 24. Hosted by The Isle of Man Safeguarding Board, professionals will have the opportunity…
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 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…
Review finds safeguarding failures over Sussex killing of man by girl, 14
An inquiry into the circumstances leading to the manslaughter of a 24-year-old man by a 14-year-old girl has found “a failure of the system as a whole” to protect her…
The Imperative of Safeguarding Children’s Rights: A Closer Look at the Children Act 2004
Children, the world’s most vulnerable population, deserve care, protection, and a nurturing environment for their holistic development. Recognizing this, various nations have established laws to safeguard and promote children’s welfare….
Snapchat: Snap AI chatbot ‘may risk children’s privacy’
Source: BBC News Snapchat has been accused of a “worrying failure” to assess the potential privacy risks its AI chatbot poses to users – especially children – by the UK’s…
Inside the deadly instant loan app scam that blackmails with nudes
Source: BBC News A blackmail scam is using instant loan apps to entrap and humiliate people across India and other countries in Asia, Africa, and Latin America. At least 60…
