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Why language matters: putting the child first – why we say children who have disabilities rather than disabled children

Type: Why language matters blog

Using child-first or child-led language reminds us of the importance of seeing children who have disabilities as children first, instead of focusing on their disabilities.

Nov 14 2024

New sibling sexual abuse service launched

Type: News

The NSPCC has launched a new pilot service designed to support families who have experienced sibling sexual harm or abuse.

Nov 14 2024

Podcast: Providing better support for vulnerable teenagers

Type: Podcast

Anne Longfield, Executive Chair of the Centre for Young Lives, shares her thoughts on what needs to be done to improve the safeguarding support available to teenagers across the UK.

Nov 11 2024

Podcast: How domestic abuse affects children

Type: Podcast

Hear from Childline and NSPCC Helpline representatives about the potential effects of domestic abuse on babies, children and young people and how professionals can respond to this in their practice.

Oct 28 2024

The 4 Cs of online safety: online safety risk for children

Type: Blog

How can the 4 Cs of online safety help schools and colleges keep children safe online? Maisy Watkins, Child Safety Online Project Officer shares internet safety tips in this blog article.

Sept 27 2024

Responding to low-level concerns about adults working in education

Type: News

How schools and colleges should respond to low-level concerns in education including resources to support you.

Sept 27 2024

Why language matters: rethinking the language of suicide

Type: Why language matters blog

It's crucial that professionals are alert to the different ways in which children and young people might express suicidal thoughts or feelings. They can then work to engage and support children at risk.

Sept 12 2024

Podcast: Teaching sex and relationships education (SRE) with Talk Relationships

Type: Podcast

Childline ambassador Natalie Dormer talks to teachers about the challenges they face when teaching sex and relationships education in schools and how the NSPCC’s Talk Relationships service helps them respond to these problems.

Sept 09 2024

What we’ve learnt from the NSPCC Helpline domestic abuse project

Type: News

We monitored and evaluated the work of the NSPCC Helpline domestic abuse project and pulled together learning to share with professionals and communities to help them tackle domestic abuse.

Jul 30 2024

Podcast: The voice of the child in social work practice

Type: Podcast

Learn more about how social work professionals can use the voice of the child when undertaking their work.

Jul 29 2024