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Mandatory reporting of child sexual abuse – update from the Home Secretary
What are the latest government plans for a mandatory duty in England to report known or suspected child sexual abuse?
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NSPCC Learning review of 2024
A look back at some of the resources, research and training we’ve produced in 2024, to support you in your work with children and young people.
Why language matters: why you should avoid labelling allegations as ‘malicious’
Blog exploring the risks around labelling an allegation as ‘malicious’ before properly assessing the situation.
Podcast: Supporting children’s mental health and wellbeing in schools
We spoke to experts from Place2Be and Childline about the different ways that schools can support children and young people with their mental health and wellbeing.
Why language matters: domestic abuse is broader than domestic violence
This blog looks at why using the term "domestic abuse" can help us to consider the wider experiences of children and families beyond physical violence.
Why language matters: how ‘toxic trio’ is unhelpful and inaccurate
Parental domestic abuse, parental substance misuse and parental mental health problems – the toxic trio? This post explores the issues around the term ‘toxic trio’, the complexities around its use, and what professionals might consider using instead.
Podcast: An introduction to Report Remove, an online self-reporting tool for young people
Learn more about the development of Report Remove, an online tool that under-18s can use to report nude images or videos of themselves that have been shared online, to see if they can be removed from the internet.
Why language matters: in need of attention, not ‘attention seeking’
How reframing attention-seeking behaviour as attention needing can prompt professionals to consider children’s unmet needs.
Why language matters: why we should never use ‘child pornography’ and always say child sexual abuse material
This blog post looks at the significant impact of using the term 'child sexual abuse material' instead of ‘child pornography’ which diminishes the seriousness of the crime. It is aimed at anyone working in the wider child protection sphere (in any capacity), anyone whose work involves children and young people, as well as those working directly with children and young people.
Risk assessing online platforms
How do you make sure online platforms are safe for children and young people? In this blog, an expert from the NSPCC's child safety online solutions lab discusses what you need to consider.
Why language matters: reframing responsibility for accessing services
How we label those who need our services can be a barrier to engagement. This blog post explores the issues around the phrase “hard to reach” and discusses how services can increase accessibility.
Why language matters: ‘Sexting’ or ‘sharing nudes’?
This blog post explores the words professionals and children use when talking about taking, sending or receiving naked or semi-naked images or videos.