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School safeguarding shorts: monthly webinars for the education sector

Type: Event

School safeguarding shorts are a chance to hear from the NSPCC’s experts on safeguarding in education.

Nov 28 2023

Why language matters: why we shouldn’t talk about the ‘risky behaviour’ of young people experiencing abuse

Type: Why language matters blog

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

Type: Blog

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

Type: Podcast

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

Podcast: Building an evidence base for social work

Type: Podcast

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’

Type: Why language matters blog

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

Type: Podcast

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

The 4 Cs of online safety: online safety risk for children

Type: Blog

How can the 4 Cs of online safety help schools and colleges keep children safe online? Maisy Watkins, Child Safety Online Project Officer shares internet safety tips in this blog article.

Sept 07 2023

Podcast: What’s next for children’s social care in England? An interview with Josh MacAlister

Type: Podcast

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