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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.

Methods for assessing the mental health needs of young people who have experienced abuse and neglect
Learn about a Queen's University Belfast study that highlights the importance of understanding and responding to the mental health needs of young people who have experienced abuse and neglect.
Podcast: recognising and responding to child neglect
A two-part podcast series on child neglect: what it is, why it can be challenging to conduct assessments around neglect, why neglect happens and what can be done to help families when neglect takes place.
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.
Report Abuse in Education helpline resources launched
Resources to share details of the Report Abuse in Schools helpline with your school community are now available.
Helpline for people who have experienced sexual abuse in education settings launched
The NSPCC has launched a dedicated helpline for children who have experienced abuse at school, and for adults and professionals that need support and guidance.