The Crime and Policing Bill: Addressing Child Criminal Exploitation and County Lines
Introduced in the House of Commons on 25 February 2025, the Crime and Policing Bill had its second reading on the 2nd of March 2025. There are two more stages in the House of Commons before it is debated in the House of Lords and then taken into the final stages of consideration.
The Role of Multi-Agency Collaboration in Addressing Youth Violence
The system mapping approach divides the issue into five core components, offering schools, local authorities, and policymakers a clearer perspective on the interconnected causes of youth violence.
Integrating Mental Health and Wellbeing into Safeguarding with CPOMS and BounceTogether
Mental health and wellbeing form essential elements of a holistic approach to safeguarding children and young people.
International Safeguarding & Children’s Rights in the Middle East
Beyond the relationships between guidance and legislation are international treaties and conventions that influence safeguarding policy at an international level.
Improving Exclusion Practices in Schools
Each type of school exclusion carries distinct consequences, highlighting the importance of thoughtful decision-making.
From Screen to Safeguarding Strategy: Insights from Netflix’s Adolescence
It’s a tribute to the lasting influence of great educators and the protective power of trusted relationships in school settings.
7 Key Points on the Duty to Report Child Abuse
On 24th of January 2025, the House of Commons library published research on the proposed introduction of a duty to report child abuse in England. A duty to report is a legal requirement to report allegation of child abuse.
How to Ensure Data Privacy and Confidentiality in Safeguarding
Safeguarding children in the digital age is an evolving landscape, with software platforms being transformative in many ways in terms of best practice and processes.
New National Safeguarding Training Framework for Wales: Key Insights
The new safeguarding training framework in Wales introduces six role-specific groups to ensure compliance with national legislation.
Addressing Child-on-Child Abuse and Violence in Schools
Safeguarding is another key strategy for reducing student violence. By identifying early signs of struggle, schools can intervene before issues escalate.