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News

31/03/2025: Support for children with family in prison goes on

Funding to support the “hidden issue” of children in Devon who have had a parent sent to prison is set to continue.

BBC News

31/03/2025: Some children vaping in class, say teachers (Wales)

School pupils are unable to concentrate because of the effects of nicotine and some are even vaping in class, according to teachers.

BBC News

31/03/2025: ‘Boys feel increasingly isolated’: teenagers on Netflix’s Adolescence

Sixth-formers discuss the hit show and what it is really like to be a young male in Britain today

Independent

31/03/2025: What Do We Know About Repeat Offending By Children & Young People?

Data First linked datasets used to produce a profile of repeat offending by children and young people

BBC News

30/03/2025: Morning-after pill to be made free at pharmacies in England

Women across England will be able to get the morning-after pill for free from pharmacies from later this year, the government has said.

BBC News

30/03/2025: Free wellbeing workshops for young people

Wellbeing workshops are being offered across Cornwall to help young people connect with nature.

BBC News

29/03/2025: Students want free-speech clarity but universities fear catch-22

Clearer advice is needed on how to make campuses inclusive without falling foul of free speech regulations, the National Union of Students (NUS) has said.

BBC News

28/03/2025: Charity to lead development of strengths-based evaluation tool

A children’s charity is working with a social research organisation to develop an evaluation tool that measures the abilities of young people rather than their problems.

Children and Young People Now

28/03/2025: AI giving offenders ‘DIY child sexual abuse’ tool, as dozens of child victims used in AI models, IWF warns MPs

The IWF has welcomed upcoming new legislation while giving evidence in Parliament this week.

Internet Watch Foundation

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Events

03/04/2025: Understanding Intimate Image Abuse and Preventing Sextortion

Led by experts from the Revenge Porn Helpline, this session will address the alarming rise in online harm affecting adults, including sextortion crimes and synthetic sexual content. With the National Crime Agency highlighting the increasing . . . prevalence of these threats, this clinic is designed to empower professionals in understanding and combating intimate image abuse.
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09/04/2025: AI in Education – Decoding the Hype

Join Ken Corish, Online Safety Director at SWGfL and internationally recognised online safeguarding expert, as he breaks down the rapidly evolving world of Generative AI in education. With his extensive background in education, technology, . . . and consultancy, Ken will provide essential insights into AI’s potential, risks, and strategic implementation in schools.
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24/04/2025: The Special Educational Needs and Disability (SEND) Conference 2025: Innovate, Inspire, Include

The conference will bring together voices from across the education landscape, including SENDCOs, inclusion leads, teachers, headteachers and CEOs. During the day attendees will hear from thought leaders, experts, and practitioners on the . . . biggest issues and challenges we face today.
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School incidents:
When to report to the police

When incidents happen in schools, it can sometimes be difficult to know whether to involve the police or deal with it using the school behaviour management system.The information on these pages provide a guide for school staff to determine the best course of action.

ELearning

Training for Educational Settings: Schools, Colleges and Universities

Young people are living in a world that is increasingly diverse, recognises various identities and can sometimes be challenging towards differences that can lead to hateful and harmful behaviour and affect their lives deeply.
Our training addresses topics such as prejudice, discrimination, hate crime, online hate, fake news, exploring inclusion and diversity framed around critical thinking skills.
We work with young people in all settings and deliver content to meet their needs

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Documents and Publications

A Profile of Repeat Offending by Children and Young People in England and Wales

This report presents the findings of an exploratory analysis of repeat offending by children and young people in England and Wales. It focuses on one cohort of young people with repeated contact with the criminal courts, examining their characteristics, offending patterns, and needs.

MoJ (20/03/2025)
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Links

Change 4U (Cornwall)

Change 4U provides three tiers of support available to men and women to change behaviour and develop healthier relationship skills, knowledge and understanding.

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