Jess Harris
Safety warning after rescue of children on paddleboards
Coastguards have warned beachgoers to take extra care after six children on paddleboards were airlifted to safety. The group were reported missing in Leasowe Bay, Merseyside and found about 700…
Singapore Aquatics rolls out initiatives to tackle misconduct, promote safe sporting environment
The governing body has launched a pool of initiatives, including a mandatory course for all certified coaches on how to conduct their lessons in a manner that is safe from…
Parents warned over ‘tracker hack’ that lets cybercriminals stalk your children – check common gadget for danger sign
PARENTS have been warned about cybercriminals who may try to track their children’s location. A lot of parents will give their children a wearable tracker to locate their whereabouts. You…
Mitigating cyber risks in sports events: Safeguarding both data and fans
During major sports events like the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 and the Winter Olympics, the risk of cyber threats is elevated. Malicious actors are drawn to valuable athlete data,…
Doctors trip could keep children safe on social media; study
(WTVO) — A new study showed that a visit to the doctor might be able to keep children safe on social media. Researchers found that doctors having a five-minute conversation…
Red flags warning issued on what parents should look out for to keep their children safe online
While the UK patiently awaits the Government’s Online Safety Bill to come to fruition, tens of thousands of grooming crimes have been recorded by police. The Bill was initially due…
Government urged to protect children from domestic abuse during holidays
Children’s charity NSPCC is calling on the government to provide support for children suffering abuse during the school holidays. Domestic abuse of children increases during holidays as children spend more…
Safeguarding – What areas should leaders prioritise in 2023/24?
Ann Marie Christian highlights the safeguarding developments and priorities that school leaders should heed over the coming academic year… Some years ago, safeguarding arrangements within schools became an important part…
Engineers and gas employees trained to spot signs of abuse on home visits
Thousands of engineers and gas employees are to be given training to recognise signs of abuse and neglect so they can identify children at risk while they are working. More…
Safeguarding donation value for faith-based organisations
FAITH-based organisations have historically relied heavily on cash donations from worshippers and while a proportion of regular attendees and community members have transitioned to direct debits and standing orders, the…
