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New NICE guideline on responding to child abuse and neglect

The National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) has published new guidance aimed at professionals who come into contact with children, an...
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Impact of the digital world on childhood

Barnardo’s have published research into how the advances of technology, and the resulting changes to society, has transformed today’s children’s...
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Research highlights challenges in responding to harmful sexual behaviour

Research from the National Children’s Bureau has highlighted a lack of confidence in many professionals when dealing with children who are displayin...
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Social workers feel ‘pressured’ into using section 20 arrangements

An inquiry into the use of section 20 arrangements has found that families do not often understand their rights and options when section 20 voluntary ...
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‘Exceptional’ overhaul of child safeguarding services

An evaluation report into a family safeguarding hub in Hertfordshire has praised the scheme, revealing that it saved £2.6 million and cut the number ...
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A quarter of mothers of adopted children grew up in care

A report by Cardiff University has found that 27% of birth mothers and 19% of birth fathers of children placed for adoption were themselves in state c...
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Exam results being prioritised over wellbeing

Over 80% of teachers believe that the focus on exams has become disproportionate to the wellbeing of pupils, according to the mental health charity Yo...
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Framework for supporting young parents

Public Health England and the Local Government Association have published a framework on supporting teenage mothers and young fathers. It sets out to ...
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Child Safety Week focuses on turning technology off

Child Safety Week, run by the Child Accident Prevention Trust, takes place on 6–12 June 2016. The theme for this year is ‘Turn off technology for ...