When discussing sibling sexual behaviour, it’s important to accurately describe the behaviour, the context and the sibling dynamic, while staying sensitive to the impact language has on family members.
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Podcast: Supporting Black mothers facing perinatal mental health challenges
Listen to Sandra Igwe, founder of The Motherhood Group, discuss the importance of providing inclusive support for maternal mental health during pregnancy and the first year following childbirth.
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Mandatory reporting of child sexual abuse
What are the latest government plans for a mandatory duty in England to report known or suspected child sexual abuse?
NSPCC Learning review of 2024
A look back at some of the resources, research and training we’ve produced in 2024, to support you in your work with children and young people.
Dec
06
2024
Podcast: How to plan meaningful participation work with victims and survivors of child sexual abuse (CSA)
Sir Peter Wanless and members of the IICSA Changemakers discuss how to carry out safe and meaningful participation work with adult victim-survivors of child sexual abuse.
Dec
02
2024
Why language matters: putting the child first – why we say children who have disabilities rather than disabled children
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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