The Department for Education has published two discussion papers seeking views on the care and adoption systems

The Department for Education has published two discussion papers seeking views on the

Director of Public Prosecutions, Keir Starmer, has given a speech about men who sexually exploit girls

Director of Public Prosecutions, Keir Starmer, has given a speech saying that men who

Personal Info that the NSPCC holds, your rights

The NSPCC has published a new leaflet explaining a person’s right to see

NSPCC Keeping Children Safe

The NSPCC has published new advice for parents about

NSPCC Good Practice in Safeguarding for schools

NSPCC Good Practice in Safeguarding for schoolsThe NSPCC has published briefings for schools, colleges and academies on

Troubled Families Programme, has published a report looking at the problems families face

Louise Casey, head of the Government’s Troubled Families Programme, has published a report looking at the problems families face. It is based on 16 case studies and investigates the problems experienced, what caused the problems and what sort of help will enable them to change. Found that child abuse was a factor in the dysfunction of many of the families.
Source: Guardian 18 July 2012
Further information:
Communities and Local Government 18 July 2012

The Children’s Commissioner for England has published a report on age assessments of children seeking asylum

The Children’s Commissioner for England has published a report on age assessments of children seeking asylum following the 2009 Judgement that the Judicial Review Court should be the ultimate arbiter of the fact of age in disputed cases. Looks at whether the judgement has improved decision making in Local Authorities, how the JRC has adapted and whether outcomes have improved for children and young people. Both positive and negative consequences have been noted.
Source: Office of the Children’s Commissioner press release 17 July 2012
Further information:
The fact of age

The Scottish Government has published a review of the scale and nature of child neglect in Scotland.

The Scottish Government has published a review of the scale and nature of child neglect in Scotland. Looks at how many children in Scotland are currently neglected, how they are recognised, and how well they are being helped.
Source: Scottish Government 17 July 2012
Further information:
A Review of Child Neglect in Scotland