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Free Breakfast Clubs from April 2026: Putting Safeguarding, Care and Children First
The Department for Education’s national rollout of free breakfast clubs from April 2026 represents a significant policy shift with far-reaching implications for children, families and school communities. But this initiative…
My phone contents were shared with the police colleague I accused of rape
A detective has told how she was left traumatised after Police Scotland shared the contents of her phone with a colleague she alleged raped her. Det Con Lianne Gilbert made…
Working together to safeguard children 2026 – a shift in practice, not just policy
The updated Working Together to Safeguard Children guidance, published March 18 2026, signals a decisive move towards a more proactive, integrated, child-centred, reflective and accountable safeguarding system. At its core,…
Three charged with modern slavery offences and six children saved from clutches of County Lines gangs
Three modern slavery charges linked to the trafficking of a child to sell drugs have been secured as part of a week-long British Transport Police (BTP) County Lines Taskforce operation….
‘Why we want child abuse nursery held accountable’
A group of parents whose children attended a nursery where abuse was carried out say the council’s unwillingness to investigate is “rubbing salt into an open wound”. Last month, Vincent…
11% Surge in Child Abuse Cases Linked to Tech‑Enabled Exploitation
Online platforms continue to be a significant enabler of child abuse, with grooming and extortion prevalent. Police Scotland has reported an increase in child sex abuse crimes up 11%, with…
Parent and child outcomes before and after the expansion of funded ELC in Scotland
Background From August 2021 the entitlement to funded early learning and childcare (ELC) in Scotland increased from 600 to 1140 hours per year for all three- and four-year-olds and for…
How a charity founded by farmers’ wives helps children in the Borders
A charity founded by farmers’ wives in the 1960s to protect vulnerable children is celebrating its 60th birthday by appealing for more people to support it. The Borders Children’s Charity…
Small Comforts, Big Confidence: Supporting Girls Through Busy School Terms #ad
By March, the rhythm of the school year is fully underway. Academic schedules are busy, extracurricular activities are in full swing, and boarding houses are alive with the daily energy…
Scottish Child Law Centre reports rise in enquiries about protection of women and children
Ahead of the Scottish Child Law Centre officially launching its Govanhill community clinic, the charity has reported a rise in enquiries relating to the protection of children and women across…
