child protection
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,…
Disappointment and frustration over the postponement of a Child Practice Review report into former headteacher’s misconduct.
Gwynedd Council has voiced disappointment and frustration over the postponement of a Child Practice Review report into former headteacher Neil Foden’s misconduct. Gwynedd Council has expressed frustration over the delay…
Children as young as 4 carrying knives says BBC
A BBC investigation found more than 1,300 knife-related offences in schools and sixth-form colleges across England and Wales in 2024, including cases involving children as young as four. Freedom of…
West Mercia Police’s safeguarding response judged inadequate
His Majesty’s Inspectorate of Constabulary and Fire & Rescue Services (HMICFRS) has judged West Mercia Police’s safeguarding response as “inadequate”. The inspectorate issued an accelerated cause of concern after finding…
New guidance to improve safety in parks for girls
The Green Flag Award has launched the second edition of its Safer Parks: Improving Access for Women and Girls guidance, a comprehensive resource designed to make public spaces safer and…
Gaming and Exposure to Radicalisation and Grooming
🏷️ From £90 🎧 This webinar is for children and adult safeguarding practitioners and leads in all organisations and sectors. 📍 Online 🎥 Watch live or on catch up Course…
Training: Defensible decisions
Course outline In safeguarding and child protection, a defensible decision is one where you can demonstrate and evidence the journey to…
Certificate: DSL training
Course outline This training has been prepared for practitioners in the role of DSL, DSO, Safeguarding Manager to develop the knowledge, skills and understanding required to fulfil their roles and…
Webinar: Working with your LADO or local council
Course outline In England and Wales, the LADO (Local Authority Designated Officer) is responsible for managing allegations against adults who work with children. The LADO oversees investigations to ensure thoroughness,…
Breaching the position of trust; what we know
Course outline The significance of recognising and respecting the ‘position of trust’ relationship dynamic in safeguarding and child protection is vital in understanding and setting professional boundaries, relationships and supporting…
