By understanding how to talk about sexual abuse, professionals can address concerns earlier, work effectively with children and families and bring words to the silence around child sexual abuse.
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Podcast: The work of the Child Safeguarding Practice Review Panel
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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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?
Why language matters: why the term ‘paedophile’ can be problematic and should be used with caution
This 'why language matters' blog explores the term 'paedophile' and why it should be used with caution.
Feb
23
2024
Helping teachers meet their safeguarding responsibilities
What is a teacher's responsibility in safeguarding? Find out more about the role and what training you need to help keep children and young people safe in your school.
Feb
08
2024
Why language matters: why we should avoid the term ‘victim’ when talking about children who have experienced abuse
The term 'victim' comes with implications and assumptions that can affect the way we perceive and safeguard children, and the way children perceive themselves.
Jan
26
2024
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
Learn how therapeutic and trauma-informed early intervention services can support families through adversity and give children and young people the best start in life.
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