Learn more about abuse in pregnancy and how to improve support for families affected by it. You'll hear from the NSPCC's Paddi Vint and Lauren Seager-Smith, CEO of the For Baby's Sake Trust.
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Why language matters: how we talk about sibling sexual behaviour and abuse
When discussing sibling sexual behaviour, it’s important to accurately describe the behaviour, the context and the sibling dynamic, while staying sensitive to the impact language has on family members.
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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?
Podcast: Supporting d/Deaf children — putting the child at the centre of decision making
A discussion between a panel of experts from the Social Workers with Deaf Children and Professionals Working Group which explores how the differing language and communication needs of d/Deaf children can affect their safety and the child protection support they receive.
May
31
2024
Podcast: Absenteeism in schools
Hear experts from the NSPCC and Childline discuss school absenteeism, which has increased since the COVID-19 pandemic, and the safeguarding implications of children missing school.
Apr
29
2024
Podcast: Understanding pre-birth assessments
In this podcast, social work practitioners explain what effective pre-birth assessments look like and how they play an important role in safeguarding babies.
Mar
28
2024
Recommendations for Change IICSA podcast series
A five-part podcast series exploring the Independent Inquiry into Child Sexual Abuse (IICSA) final recommendations.
Feb
26
2024
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
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
Podcast: What’s next for children’s social care in England? A practical perspective
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
Podcast: What’s next for children’s social care in England? An interview with Josh MacAlister
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
Podcast: Domestic abuse support in the workplace
Domestic abuse experts from the NSPCC Helpline discuss what workplaces can do to provide support to parents and children experiencing domestic abuse.
Aug
07
2023
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.
May
18
2023