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Online harms: protecting children and young people

Type: Blog

Being exposed to harmful content online can be damaging to children's wellbeing. But what exactly are online harms and what can we do to protect children? 

Jan 05 2024

Why language matters: why we shouldn’t talk about the ‘risky behaviour’ of young people experiencing abuse

Type: Why language matters blog

A professional focus on risk-taking behaviour can imply that the young person has a level of responsibility for abuse and exploitation – when in fact abuse is never a young person’s fault.

Nov 24 2023

The Online Safety Act: what it means for children and professionals

Type: Blog

What does the Online Safety Act mean for children and professionals? Rani Govender, Senior Policy and Public Affairs Officer summarises in this blog article.

Nov 14 2023

Podcast: Supporting new parents through adversity

Type: Podcast

Listen to a panel of experts from the NSPCC talk about how social workers can build and maintain an evidence base to support their work.

Nov 13 2023

Podcast: Building an evidence base for social work

Type: Podcast

Listen to a panel of experts from the NSPCC talk about how social workers can build and maintain an evidence base to support their work.

Oct 09 2023

Why language matters: using ‘non-accidental head injury’ and not ‘shaken baby syndrome’

Type: Why language matters blog

Exploring the history, impact and implications for practice around the term ‘shaken baby syndrome’ and the alternatives professionals can use.

Sept 22 2023

Podcast: What’s next for children’s social care in England? A practical perspective

Type: Podcast

A practical look at what an improved social care system in England might look like, with a focus on improving family support and early help services.

Sept 11 2023

Podcast: What’s next for children’s social care in England? An interview with Josh MacAlister

Type: Podcast

Listen to Josh MacAlister, the chair of The independent review of Children's Social Care in England, talking to the NSPCC’s Abigail Gill about the review’s findings.

Sept 04 2023

Why language matters: what is meant by ‘early help’

Type: Why language matters blog

Explores the use of the terms ‘early help’ and ‘early intervention’ in England and discusses the impact of conflating the two terms on the provision of support.

Aug 22 2023