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Teachers’ union warns of ‘masculinity crisis brewing’ in schools
Source: Teachers union warns of ‘masculinity crisis’ brewing in schools – BBC News A teaching union has warned that a “masculinity crisis is brewing” in UK schools after almost a…
Hundreds of my abusers are still out there, says victim as grooming inquiry launched
Penny was just 12 when she was groomed by several men of Pakistani heritage. She told the BBC how the men initially won over her affection by showering her with…
Nine in ten adults concerned about risk of child abuse in Scotland
Almost nine in ten adults in Scotland are concerned about the risk of abuse and neglect facing children, according to a new survey. The poll, carried out by the NSPCC,…
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…
