Discover how learning from the work of the Panel, and the reports they publish, can lead to improvements in safeguarding practice. You'll hear two members of the Panel discuss two reports published at the end of 2024: a national review into child sexual abuse within the family environment and their annual report.
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Why language matters: how using the term ‘disguised compliance’ can be problematic
The phrase ‘disguised compliance’ can be misleading, unhelpful and blaming and can undermine working relationships with caregivers.
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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?
Online harms: protecting children and young people
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
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
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
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
Why language matters: why you should avoid the acronym 'LAC' when talking about children in care
Exploring the implications of using the acronym 'LAC' to refer to looked after children within the care system.
Oct
27
2023
Podcast: Building an evidence base for social work
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’
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
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
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’
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