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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

Here's what you missed at How Safe 2024

Type: Event

Our annual safeguarding event took place on Wednesday 26 June 2024.

Jun 27 2024

Why language matters: how using terms like ‘recruited’ and ‘working’ minimise children’s experiences of criminal exploitation

Type: Why language matters blog

By using clear language when talking about child criminal exploitation, professionals working with a child can build an accurate picture of their experience and identify support that meets their needs.

Jun 24 2024

Podcast: Supporting d/Deaf children — putting the child at the centre of decision making

Type: Podcast

A discussion between a panel of experts from the Social Workers with Deaf Children and Professionals Working Group which explores how the differing language and communication needs of d/Deaf children can affect their safety and the child protection support they receive.

May 31 2024

Can you help peer review NSPCC research?

Type: News

We are seeking new peer reviewers to maintain the quality of the research we produce.

May 31 2024

Mandatory reporting of child sexual abuse - update following the announcement of the General Election

Type: News

What does the General Election mean for the proposed plans for a mandatory duty in England to report known or suspected child sexual abuse?

May 29 2024

Podcast: Absenteeism in schools

Type: Podcast

Hear experts from the NSPCC and Childline discuss school absenteeism, which has increased since the COVID-19 pandemic, and the safeguarding implications of children missing school. 

Apr 29 2024

New resources to embed healthy relationships across your whole school

Type: News

We've launched a Whole-School Approach Framework for sex and relationships education as part of our Talk Relationships service.

Apr 22 2024

Why language matters: how referring to online ‘friends’ can mask safeguarding concerns

Type: Why language matters blog

It’s essential for professionals to remain curious when children refer to people they meet online as their ‘friends'.

Apr 04 2024

Podcast: Understanding pre-birth assessments

Type: Podcast

In this podcast, social work practitioners explain what effective pre-birth assessments look like and how they play an important role in safeguarding babies.

Mar 28 2024