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Self-harm among pupils a growing concern – governors
An increase in concerns over pupils self-harming has been reported by school governing boards in England. More than half of boards, trustees and academy committee members surveyed also noted a…
Safeguarding jobs round up – September 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…
Safety warning after rescue of children on paddleboards
Coastguards have warned beachgoers to take extra care after six children on paddleboards were airlifted to safety. The group were reported missing in Leasowe Bay, Merseyside and found about 700…
Singapore Aquatics rolls out initiatives to tackle misconduct, promote safe sporting environment
The governing body has launched a pool of initiatives, including a mandatory course for all certified coaches on how to conduct their lessons in a manner that is safe from…
Sextortion on Snapchat is not the end of my world, says victim
Source: BBC News What started off as a bit of flirting on Snapchat ended in an ultimatum for Nathan McErlean – either he could pay thousands of pounds or explicit…
Wandsworth prison life: Decay, drugs and drudgery
Source: BBC News It has been described as a “dystopian Fawlty Towers” and a “powder keg” waiting to explode, with inmates packed in cramped cells, watched over by a demoralised…
Family courts: ‘We kidnapped our kids from abusive dads and fled the UK’
Source: BBC News A growing number of women who say their children were handed to abusive partners by England and Wales’ family courts have abducted them and fled to Turkish-controlled…
Antony: Brazil drop Manchester United winger after abuse allegations
Source: BBC News Brazil have dropped Manchester United winger Antony following allegations of abuse by his former girlfriend. The Brazilian football federation said the 23-year-old had been withdrawn from the…
Amber Gibson’s brother jailed for life for killing teenager
A man who sexually assaulted and murdered his 16-year-old sister in a park in Hamilton has been jailed for a minimum of 22 years. Amber Gibson’s body was found in…
Warning children will go hungry amid Scottish Government U-turn on free breakfast pledge
MINISTERS were blasted last night for failing on a pledge to provide free breakfasts for schoolkids. Education Secretary Jenny Gilruth has hinted some pupils may not qualify for the freebie…
