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Podcast: Safeguarding in a multi-academy trust
Learn more about how the role of a regional DSL can enhance safeguarding practices in a multi-academy trust. You’ll hear from the NSPCC’s Karen Squillino as well as Jill Fuller and Habib Hussain from Lift Schools.
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Why language matters: why we should rethink our use of the term ‘sextortion’
Using the term ‘sextortion’ risks minimising the harm caused and doesn’t reflect the complexity and variety of the issues experienced.
Podcast: technology-assisted harmful sexual behaviour
Learn about the prevalence of technology-assisted harmful sexual behaviour (TA-HSB) and why it is a growing concern.
Podcast: planning therapeutic sessions for children displaying harmful sexual behaviour
What to consider when planning therapeutic sessions for children and young people displaying harmful sexual behaviour (HSB).
Podcast: direct work with children displaying harmful sexual behaviour
We spoke to NSPCC practitioners about the principles of direct work with children and young people displaying harmful sexual behaviour.
Podcast: Black girls’ experiences of sexual abuse
We talk about about the lack of representation of Black girls’ experiences in child sexual abuse research and the impact this has on policy and practice.
Podcast: intersectionality in social work practice
Hear Jahnine Davis and Nick Marsh, founders of Listen Up and Ineke Houtenbos, a senior consultant at the NSPCC, discuss intersectionality and its application within safeguarding practice.
Podcast: why domestic abuse is a child protection issue
Explores the complexity and dynamics of domestic abuse, the effects it can have on children and how you can improve your practice.
Podcast: building children and young people's digital resilience
Learn about creating safer online experiences for children and young people, building their digital resilience and encouraging positive behaviour online.
Podcast: how can volunteers support vulnerable families?
We explore the services volunteers provide to vulnerable families as well as what current research evidence says about involving volunteers in service delivery and the impact of this.
Podcast: what have we learnt during COVID-19?
In this episode, we reflect on 2020 with our CEO, Peter Wanless, focusing on how the NSPCC has adapted to support children, young people and families during COVID-19.
Podcast: providing perinatal education during COVID-19 through Baby Steps
We’ve released two episodes on how the NSPCC and its delivery partners have supported parents through our Baby Steps service and the insight we’ve gathered about our perinatal education programme.