Barnardo’s has published a report on child sexual exploitation setting out how local authorities in England can protect children and deal with this issue. It contains guidance, legislation and good practice. Highlights the key elements of a local response, including: raising awareness, understanding what is happening, developing a strategic response, supporting victims, and facilitating policing and prosecutions.

Source: Children & Young People Now 01 June 2012

Further information:
Barnardos 01 June 2012

The National Foundation for Educational Research (NFER) has published a report evaluating the Safeguarding Children Peer Reviews

Posted on June 12, 2012 by CPTUKAdmin

The National Foundation for Educational Research (NFER) has published a report evaluating the Safeguarding Children Peer Reviews. Findings include: the peer reviews met the global aims and objectives of the participating local authorities; they provided staff with the necessary validation and reassurance to support their improvement journey; and it is seen as a valuable mechanism for bringing partners together and facilitating partnership working.

Source: National Foundation for Educational Research (NFER) May 2012

Further information:
The Impact of Safeguarding Children Peer Reviews

The NSPCC has called for stricter internet restrictions

Posted on June 12, 2012 by CPTUKAdmin

The NSPCC has called for stricter internet restrictions, making adult-only sites available on an opt-in rather than opt-out basis. An interview with the NSPCC’s Jon Brown is available on the BBC.

Source: BBC Online 01 June 2012

The Guardian report on Barnet’s Safer Families Project

Posted on June 12, 2012 by CPTUKAdmin

The Guardian report on Barnet’s Safer Families Project, a multi-agency parenting programme for families where there is abuse or low-level violence. It helps women by building self-esteem, exploring the impact of domestic abuse on children, and looking at safety planning and options for the future. Evaluation showed that, of 164 families, only three were referred to social care as a result of domestic violence.

Source: Guardian 07 June 2012

children who witness domestic violence are more likely to carry a weapon

Posted on June 12, 2012 by CPTUKAdmin

The BBC report on NSPCC research which found that children who witness domestic violence are more likely to carry a weapon, be excluded from school, seriously harm another person, or run away from home.

Source: BBC Online 31 May 2012

Further information:
Children & Young People Now 31 May 2012

The Department for Education is consulting on changes to guidance for disclosure and barring

Posted on June 12, 2012 by CPTUKAdmin

The Department for Education is consulting on changes to guidance for disclosure and barring. The consultation period runs from 6 June 2012 to 18 July 2012.

Source: Department for Education 06 June 2012

Further information:
Regulated activity children full information

The Prime Minister has announced new laws which will mean that forced marriage will be a criminal offence

Posted on June 12, 2012 by CPTUKAdmin

The Prime Minister has announced new laws which will mean that forced marriage will be a criminal offence in England, Wales and Northern Ireland. Scotland already has a forced marriage law.

Source: BBC Online 08 June 2012

Further information:
Number 10 08 June 2012

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Posted on June 10, 2012 by CPTUKAdmin

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Child neglect cases reported to NSPCC rise 30% in a year

Posted on June 10, 2012 by CPTUKAdmin

Child neglect cases reported to NSPCC rise 30% in a year

NSPCC fears for already stretched children’s services as new figures show sharp increase in cases.

There has been a sharp rise in reports of child neglect, which will increase pressure on already stretched children’s services, according to the

Sexually exploited children are at further risk in care, says Barnardo’s

Posted on June 7, 2012 by CPTUKAdmin

Sexually exploited children are at further risk in care, says Barnardo’s

Charity report claims children’s care homes are magnets for groomers and traffickers.

Children who have been sexually exploited and trafficked are being put in further danger because of a dire lack of trained foster carers, a children’s charity has warned.

The most vulnerable children are left in residential care or secure units where they are at greater risk from groomers and traffickers, according to

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Barnardo’s has published a report on child sexual exploitation

The National Foundation for Educational Research (NFER) has published a report evaluating the Safeguarding Children Peer Reviews

The NSPCC has called for stricter internet restrictions

The Guardian report on Barnet’s Safer Families Project

children who witness domestic violence are more likely to carry a weapon

The Department for Education is consulting on changes to guidance for disclosure and barring

The Prime Minister has announced new laws which will mean that forced marriage will be a criminal offence

SEN system to get

SEN system to get

Child neglect cases reported to NSPCC rise 30% in a year

Sexually exploited children are at further risk in care, says Barnardo’s

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