Latest Safeguarding News
Man convicted of 26 charges following serious sexual offences against children
Source: Metropolitan Police published on this website Friday 5 December 2025 by Jill Powell
A nursery worker has pleaded guilty in one of the most harrowing and complex child sexual abuse investigations undertaken by the Metropolitan Police Service. The conviction, which includes 26 charges, marks a chilling chapter in the fight against crimes targeting society’s most vulnerable.
Vincent Ch...
Read More..........Brand new resources on AI available for Safer Internet Day 2026
Source: UK Safer Internet Centre (UKSIC) published on this website Wednesday 3 December 2025 by Jill Powell
To help you deliver sessions for Safer Internet Day, UKSIC have created a range of free, engaging and interactive resources on this year's official theme: Smart tech, safe choices – Exploring the safe and responsible use of AI
Whether you are a school, nursery, youth g...
Read More..........Three women convicted in connection with cruelty and assaults at Sisters of Nazareth homes in Scotland
Source: Police Scotland published on this website Tuesday 2 December 2025 by Jill Powell
Three woman have been convicted in connection with child cruelty and assaults in the 1970s and 1980s at two homes run by the Sisters of Nazareth in Scotland.
Eileen McElhinney, aged 78, Carol Buirds, aged 75, and Dorothy Kane, aged 68, were convicted at Edinburgh Sheriff Court on Friday, 28 November, 2025.
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Read More..........Man placed on sex offenders register for 10 years
Source: Cambridgeshire Constabulary published on this website Monday 1 December 2025 by Jill Powell
A man found with more than 270 sexual images and videos involving children and babies has been sent to prison and placed on the Sex Offenders Register for 10 years.
Michael Mitchell’s collection of sexual imagery was discovered when police raided his home in Blenheim Close, Shepreth, South Cambrid...
Read More..........Parents urged to be vigilant over their children's phones
Source: Metropolitan Police published on this website Friday 28 November 2025 by Jill Powell
Officers from Counter Terrorism Policing London are urging parents across the Capital to be vigilant about the online activity of their children, with many buying them phones and tablets for Christmas in the Black Friday and Cyber Monday sales.
The warning comes as referrals in London to the Government’s...
Read More..........Bargain hunters urged to stay alert to cyber scams ahead of holiday shopping season
Source: National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) published on this website Thursday 27 November 2025 by Jill Powell
The latest Stop! Think Fraud campaign provides practical advice to help individuals stay secure online
Online shoppers looking for savings over the festive period are being urged to stay alert to potential scams and secure their accounts ahead of the Black Friday sales.
Monday ...
Read More..........Intercollegiate document (2025) Safeguarding children and young people & children and young people in care: Competencies for health care staff
Source: Royal Collage of Paediatrics and Child Health (RCPCH) published on this website Wednesday 26 November 2025 by Jill Powell
Intoduction to the updated document Intercollegiate document (2025) Safeguarding children and young people & children and young people in care: Competencies for health care staff published November 2025
‘Health care staff in every service recognise the necess...
Read More..........Tech firms must up their game to tackle online harms against women and girls
Source: Ofcom published on this website Tuesday 25 November 2025 by Jill Powell
Online safety watchdog, Ofcom, today launches new industry guidance demanding that tech firms step up to deliver a safer online experience for millions of women and girls in the UK.
Women and girls face distinct and serious risks online, including misogynistic abuse, sexual violence, coordinated pile-ons, stalking, c...
Read More..........Bishop of Tewkesbury to be new lead safeguarding bishop
Source: Church of England published on this website Monday 24 November 2025 by Jill Powell
The Bishop of Tewkesbury, Robert Springett, is to be the Church of England’s new Lead Safeguarding Bishop, taking over from Bishop Joanne Grenfell who leaves the role at the end of March 2026, when her three-year term ends.
Bishop Robert will work closely with the National Director of Safeguarding, Alexand...
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