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Why language matters: why we should avoid using the term ‘alleged’ when talking about child abuse and neglect
A Why language matters blog exploring how the term ‘alleged’ can be unhelpful when used in safeguarding and child protection practice.
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Mandatory reporting of child sexual abuse
What is the latest government update on a mandatory duty in England to report known or suspected child sexual abuse?
Help young people navigate the mental health challenges of being online
Share our new Childline campaign, Race to a Milli, and help young people get the support they need when going online.
Jan
19
2026
NSPCC Learning review of 2025
A look back at some of the resources, research and training we’ve produced in 2025, to support you in your work with children and young people.
Dec
09
2025
Why language matters: why we should avoid using the term ‘alleged’ when talking about child abuse and neglect
A Why language matters blog exploring how the term ‘alleged’ can be unhelpful when used in safeguarding and child protection practice.
Nov
06
2025
Podcast: Safeguarding in a multi-academy trust
Learn more about how the role of a regional DSL can enhance safeguarding practices in a multi-academy trust. You’ll hear from the NSPCC’s Karen Squillino as well as Jill Fuller and Habib Hussain from Lift Schools.
Sept
09
2025
Mandatory reporting of child sexual abuse
What is the latest government update on a mandatory duty in England to report known or suspected child sexual abuse?
Sept
02
2025
Why language matters: why we should rethink our use of the term ‘sextortion’
Using the term ‘sextortion’ risks minimising the harm caused and doesn’t reflect the complexity and variety of the issues experienced.
Aug
28
2025
Podcast: Protecting boys from financially motivated sexual extortion
Listen to Childline Team Manager Danielle Harris and Marie Smith, who oversees the CEOP education programme, discuss the different ways criminals are using online sexual extortion to target boys and young males.
Aug
05
2025
Why language matters: the importance of including babies in the language of safeguarding
When babies are not included in the language of safeguarding, it has an impact on how well they can be supported and protected.
Jul
24
2025
Podcast: Child criminal exploitation and the importance of early intervention
Learn more about how to support young people involved in county lines and CCE. You’ll hear from the NSPCC’s Denise Ellis and Tara Mellowes, from Leicestershire Police.
Jul
03
2025
Podcast: Protecting babies from the effects of domestic abuse
Learn more about abuse in pregnancy and how to improve support for families affected by it. You'll hear from the NSPCC's Paddi Vint and Lauren Seager-Smith, CEO of the For Baby's Sake Trust.
May
30
2025