Every school has a general duty of care for all of the children in its care. This extends to ensuring children’s safety on the internet. read more
Legal case notes: Re M (children)(interim care order) [2006] 1 FCR 303, CA. read more
Following the publication of a report by Eleanor Stobart, the Government has announced an increase in action to tackle child abuse linked to accusations of ‘possession’ and ‘witchcraft’. read more
Jenni Whitehead summarises the 2006 consultation paper on ‘Safer Recruitment and Vetting in the Education Service’. read more
An education social worker from the north of England reveals how she alerted authorities to the possible forced marriage of a 16-year-old girl. read more
Raising awareness and dismissing myths is critical in establishing self-harm support groups says Steve Matthews of the Mentoring and Befriending Foundation. read more
Legal case notes: Re: R (Residence: Shared Care: Children’s Views) [2006] 1 FLR 491, CA read more
Barbara Lawrie, principal education social worker for Education Bradford, gives a summary of her research into possible risk factors that may be significant in allegations made against education staff
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The sentences given out in a number of recent high-profile sexual abuse cases has caused a great deal of debate about the length of sentence and the judgements made by high court judges. Jenni Whitehead discusses the current issues. read more
Legal case notes: Re:G (Children) [2006] 1 FLR 771,CA.
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Whether you are taking children off premises to visit the local museum or taking young people away for a full five days, you need to ensure that every aspect of your planning incorporates safety and protection planning. read more
Jenni Whitehead welcomes a valuable lifeline for adults living with the legacy of childhood abuse. read more
Mobile phone bullying is on the increase but there is plenty of support available
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A new campaign calls on the government to launch an enquiry into the impact of parental alcohol misuse and develop new services for parents and children read more
Most LEAs ask schools to fill in some type of referral form. This prompt sheet will help you bring together all necessary information before picking up the phone. read more
The guidance ‘Working Together to Safeguard Children: A Guide to Inter-agency Working to Safeguard and Promote the Welfare of Children’ is highly relevant to SENCOs. read more
Does the law help or hinder those charged with protecting such pupils?
Ingrid Sutherland cuts a path through existing, new and ‘improved’ guidance. read more
A new report* has queried whether there is sufficient capacity and effective management in the system to deliver the new arrangements for Every Child Matters successfully in all council areas. read more
Does your school have an effective policy on the administration of medication to children? Special needs consultant Patti Turner looks at some of the problems that can arise and the ways to avoid them read more
Mary Mahoney examines our responsibilities when asked to give medicine to children. read more