Latest Safeguarding News
DBS launches Series 2 of its podcast to support safer recruitment across the UK
Source: Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) published on this website Wednesday 17 June 2026 by Jill Powell
The Disclosure and Barring Service has launched the second series of DBS Discussions: Safeguarding in Focus, a podcast for employers, HR professionals, safeguarding leads, and anyone with an interest in safeguarding who wants to better understand DBS checks and safer recruitment.
Series 2...
Read More..........Former teacher guilty of sexually abusing and murdering baby boy he wanted to adopt
Source: Crown Prosecution Service published on this website Tuesday 16 June 2026
A former teacher has been found guilty of sexually abusing and murdering a baby boy that he planned to adopt.
Jamie Varley, 37, was convicted at Preston Crown Court of murder, child cruelty, sexual offences and indecent images relating to 13-month-old Preston Davey.
John McGowan-Fazakerley, 32, was convicted of all...
Read More..........Government announces social media restrictions for under 16s - Ofcom statement
Source: Ofcom published on this website Monday 15 June 2026 by Jill Powell
An Ofcom spokesperson said: “So far, Ofcom has driven some of the strongest changes of any online safety regulation in the world, from widespread age checks to grooming protections for children. But the industry needs to go much further to make people safe. The Government has entrusted us to build on this progress wit...
Read More..........The Charity Commission and the Fundraising Regulator have today published new, joint guidance to help people who want to raise funds for charity.
Source: The Charity Commission published on this website Friday 12 June 2026 by Jill Powell
The regulators are advising members of the public to follow this latest guidance so that people can fundraise in a way that protects themselves and the charity they are raising money for.
Each year, almost a third of sector income is raised from donations and legacies, including fundraising by t...
Read More..........Testimonies of seven brave girls results in imprisonment of a man for child sexual exploitation
Source: South Yorkshire Police published on this website Thursday 11 July 2026 by Jill Powell
Today (Thursday 11 June) a man has been handed a sentence of 32-years in prison after seven girls bravely testified about the horrific abuse they were subjected to.
Bawan Hawre was found guilty following a four-week long trial at Sheffield Crown Court, for a string of offences relating to child sexual e...
Read More..........New plans to stop children taking, sharing or viewing nude images
Source Home Office published on this website Wednesday 10 June 2026 by Jill Powell
Britain will become the first country in the world where it is impossible for children to take, share or view naked pictures on their devices.
Under the new plans, Big Tech companies like Apple and Google must activate built-in features or implement technical solutions on smartphones and tablets to detect and bloc...
Read More..........First-ever government guidance on healthy screen use for children aged 5–16.
Source: Department for Education published on this website Tuesday 9 June 2026
Parents will soon get clear, practical guidance to help them manage their children’s screen use - which could include advice on when a child should get their first smartphone.
At the same time, ministers are taking action to shape how technology is used in schools, helping children benefit from innovation...
Read More..........Government regulation of maternity nurses, nannies and the infant sleep industry
Source: Commons Library Research published on this website Monday 8 June 2026 by Jill Powell
There will be a debate to be announced, on government regulation of maternity nurses, nannies and the infant sleep industry.
The NHS has produced various webpages on baby sleep advice:
Newborn and baby sleeping advice for parents
Safer sleep
Helping your baby to sleep
Stakeholder concerns
Variou...
Read More..........Mann Review recommendations a much-needed boost to tackling antisemitism and racism, says PSA
Source: The Professional Standards Authority (PSA) published on this website Friday 4 June 2026 by Jill Powell
The Professional Standards Authority (PSA) welcomes the publication of the Lord Mann Review which looked at how the regulatory system for healthcare professionals tackles antisemitism and other forms of racism at every stage, from employment through to professional oversight.&n...
Read More..........Open Consultation: Information sharing duty statutory guidance published 2 June 2026
Source: Department for Education published o this website Thursday 4 June 2026 by Jill Powell
We would like your views on draft statutory guidance on the information sharing duty introduced in the Children’s Wellbeing and Schools Act. This consultation is being held on another website
This consultation closes at 11:59pm on 14 July 2026
Consultation description
We are seeking views on dra...
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