A report by the Children's Commissioner for England has considered the safeguarding needs of young people in custody. Read the report of the Children's Commissioner here: Unlocking Potential Recommendations set out by the Children's Commissioner: Young people should only be placed in isolation as a last resort not very often not for a long time. Every time a young person is … Continue reading Unlocking Potential
New powers extend a measure introduced by the Prime Minister in July, following a successful trial, which enables parents to apply directly to HM Passport Office to have the passports of children under 16 years old cancelled to prevent them travelling to join terrorist groups in Syria and Iraq. Powers have already been applied via a series of … Continue reading Counter-Extremism Strategy
Guidance issued by Sir James Munby President of the Family Division on 8 October 2015: Guidance issued by Sir James Munby President of the Family Division on 8 October 2015
Recommend viewing Youtube of various keynote addresses held as part of the Annual Safeguarding Conference provided by Bucks New University in June 2015. The presentations explore the challenges of inter-professional working and communication in safeguarding practice across both adults and children's safeguarding and includes a presentation by Sharon Shoesmith. Website/source: Bucks New University Twitter: @bucksnewuni Other relevant publications Sharon Shoesmith (2015) Shoesmith: culture of blame has … Continue reading Child & Adult Safeguarding: challenges of inter-professional working & communication
Somerset Safeguarding Children Board and Safeguarding Adult Board have published their review into Deaths of Vulnerable Young Adults. It concludes with questions about whether we need to develop systems in the UK that would enable the corporate parent to continue to provide support beyond the scope of the leaving care service? Extract: "In recent years there has been a growing … Continue reading Somerset Learning Review into Deaths of Vulnerable Young Adults
Gender stereotypes make teenagers more accepting of violence Teenagers' opinions about when violence is acceptable or not can be influenced by the way they perceive men and women and the relationships between them. Simply telling young people that violence is wrong won’t stop it happening. Schools need to teach children about gender and sexuality first … Continue reading Gender stereotypes
The government has launched a new online tool for schools across the country to give parents and carers the best possible advice and tips on preparing children for adult life. Children now grow up in a world where computer technology and life on the internet is the norm. With access at their fingertips, it can be even … Continue reading Groundbreaking move by government
