Lottie Andrews
Young mental health patients ‘at risk’ in child wards
Source: BBC News A safety investigation has warned that young people with complex mental health needs are being put at significant risk, by being placed on general children’s wards in…
How Tina Turner ‘broke the silence’ on domestic abuse
Source: BBC News When Tina Turner first spoke out about the violence she endured during her marriage to Ike Turner, it was an act of bravery to expose herself so…
Court papers show how killer parents won back their baby
Source: BBC News Key documents which led to a court agreeing to return a 10-month-old boy to his parents, who then murdered him, have been obtained by the BBC. Finley…
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…
Police recruits with links to domestic abuse and sex offenders ‘still being appointed’
Source: The Guardian England and Wales watchdog says vetting processes inadequate in 13 cases over two-month period, despite overhaul. Police officers with links to organised crime, sex offenders and domestic…
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…
