2024
‘None of Mia’s tormentors apologised for bullying’ says father
Mia Janin was targeted by boys nicknamed the ‘Suicide Squad’ and was the third pupil at her school in five years to take her own life. The father of a…
Alfie Steele: More than 60 calls for help before boy’s murder
More than 60 calls were made to police and social services before a nine-year-old boy was killed by his mum and her partner, a BBC investigation has found. Alfie Steele…
Gillian Keegan: I’m confident of 15 hours of free childcare by April
The education secretary has said she is “confident” free childcare for two-year-olds in England will be ready in time for its April rollout. Gillian Keegan told the BBC she would…
MP backs Brianna Ghey mum’s call for social media safeguarding
Parents cannot be expected to monitor what their children are doing online 24/7, an MP has warned as she backed a campaign by Brianna Ghey’s mum. Esther Ghey has called…
Safeguarding jobs round up – February 2, 2024
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…
Alfie Steele: More than 60 calls for help before boy’s murder
More than 60 calls were made to police and social services before a nine-year-old boy was killed by his mum and her partner, a BBC investigation has found. Alfie Steele…
Austerity contributing to rise in children in care – head of Family Court
Austerity has contributed to a rise in the number of children in care, the most senior judge in the family courts has told the BBC. Sir Andrew McFarlane said cuts…
Criminal offences for cyberflashing and epilepsy-trolling take effect
New offences introduced to criminalise cyberflashing and epilepsy-trolling are among those taking effect on Wednesday, with online abusers now facing prosecution for such acts. The new offences have come into…
Safeguarding in 2024: Identifying new priorities
Reflecting upon safeguarding and child protection contexts this past year has presented a range of emerging themes. While challenges concerning risks to children prevail, inconsistent or poor engagement between early…
Airedale Hospital garden aims to boost patient mental health
A sensory and edible garden has opened at a West Yorkshire hospital aiming to boost the mood and wellbeing of mental health patients. The area was created by occupational therapist…
