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Safeguarding and child protection

Blogs 12 May

We must turn ambitious plans into action to prevent child sexual abuse

Analysis 30 April

Tackling criminal exploitation and trafficking of children with SEND

Blackpool is among the most densely populated areas in the North West of England. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 20 February

Inspectors praise Blackpool's safeguarding overhaul

A multi-agency safety plan is a key part of the response to children at risk of abuse and exploitation. Picture: Fizkes/AdobeStock

Sponsored Features 4 January 2024

The value of safety planning

Social work practitioners need to be able to look for the signs of a young person who is struggling to regulate their sexual behaviour. Picture: Synthex/Adobe Stock

Analysis 3 January 2024

Practice panel: Tackling harmful sexual behaviour among children

When a parent is arrested for viewing child sexual abuse images, professionals must find the balance in managing risk while providing support for all those concerned. Pictures: CSA Centre

Features 24 October 2023

Supporting families affected by online sexual offending

Deborah McMillan is interim national safeguarding partner facilitator

Opinion 21 September 2023

Independent scrutiny is ‘grit’ in safeguarding system

Health assessments provide an opportunity to listen. Picture: Viacheslav Yakobchuk/Adobe Stock

Features 25 July 2023

Legal Update: Keeping children in care safe

Frontline’s new contract will see the fast-track training programme train 1,500 more child protection social workers in the next three years. Picture: Frontline

Analysis 27 June 2023

Frontline evolves its approach to boost reach and retention

Safeguarding training was delivered in the United Arab Emirates at a time when talking about child sexual abuse was taboo. Picture: Rastislav Sedlak SK/Adobe Stock

Best Practice 25 April 2023

International safeguarding practice

Users are asked for suggestions to improve Childline’s web pages across the site

Best Practice 28 February 2023

Childline uses tech to track impact of its online support

Mark Russell is chief executive of The Children's Society

Opinion 23 February 2023

#LookCloser campaign tackles child exploitation

Claire Scott: “Throughout my various counselling roles I knew that I enjoyed working with young people the most”

Features 31 January 2023

How I Got Here: Claire Scott, child exploitation caseworker

Fewer than 40 per cent of foster carers said they have had adequate online safety training. Picture: Nimito/Adobe Stock

Other 3 January 2023

Digital Safeguarding Special Report: Policy context

Services will need processes to deal with online risks. Picture: Degroote Stock/Adobe Stock

Features 3 January 2023

Online Safety Bill: Key measures and concerns

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