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Action needed against ‘rogue’ homes for teenagers, says minister (18/07/2019)
Unregulated accommodation for 16 and 17-year-olds may be subject to licensing and registration after claims children were being put at risk. Children’s minister . . . Nadhim Zahawi told BBC Newsnight he wanted to eliminate a “rogue element” in some 16+ supported and semi-supported accommodation. His words follow calls to regulate these homes. Standard children’s homes are regulated by Ofsted.
BBC
Child mental health unit referrals ‘up nearly 50%’ (18/07/2019)
Referrals to child mental health units from UK primary schools for pupils aged 11 and under have risen by nearly 50% in three years, the BBC has learned. . . . Replies to Freedom of Information (FOI) requests from 46 health trusts indicate they rose from 21,125 to 31,531. Seven trusts said they had rejected an individual pupil for treatment at least five times over the last four years.
BBC
Scrutiny of social work practice as part of ‘deep dive’ children’s mental health inspections (18/07/2019)
New inspections focusing on children’s mental health will include in-depth examinations of how agencies assess and support 10-15-year-olds in care or involved . . . with social workers, Ofsted has announced. Six joint targeted area inspections (JTAIs) involving Ofsted, the Care Quality Commission (CQC), HMI Constabulary and Fire and Rescue Services, and HMI Probation will begin in September, with a remit to explore multi-agency responses to children with mental ill-health.
Community Care
UK children would rather grow up to be youtubers than go to space, poll finds (18/07/2019)
There was once a time when the height of ambition for many children was to be fireman, police officer or even an astronaut. But now, in the age of Generation . . . Influencer, it seems youngsters have other ideas as a third of young Britons and Americans want to be vloggers, new research reveals.
Independent
How to handle behaviour that comes from trauma (18/07/2019)

We need a ‘warm demander’ approach that is consistent across adults, argue Leanne Forde-Nassey and Ollie Ward.

Times Education Supplement

Domestic abuse report exposes hidden side of rural life (17/07/2019)
A “deeply hidden and disturbing side to rural life” has been laid bare by an 18-month inquiry into domestic abuse in the English countryside. Domestic abuse . . . victims there suffer for longer, are less likely to report abuse and struggle to get support, it said. Victims are isolated, unsupported and unprotected in a “rural hell” that protects the perpetrators, the National Rural Crime Network report found.
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Events

25/09/2019 : Child protection training – group 2 awareness in safeguarding
The 100 Club, Exeter |  £25.00 for VOYC members | Details

04/10/2019 : Child Protection Training – Group 3 (Designated Safeguarding Officer)
YFC Centre, Cheriton Bishop |  £75.00 for VOYC members | Details

14/10/2019 : Mental Health Awareness Training Workshop for people who teach, work with, care for or live with young people
The 100 Club, Exeter |  £25.00 for VOYC members | Details

Publications

2018 Annual Report – Internet Watch Foundation
Source: View document (PDF)

Language that cares – Changing the way professionals talk about Children in Care
Source: View document (PDF)

The Positives of Autism
Source: View document (PDF)

Links

CAP UK – Child Assault Prevention
https://safestrongfree.org.uk/

College of Policing – Authorised Professional Practice
https://www.app.college.police.uk/app-content/

Be internet Legends
https://parentzone.org.uk/legendshome

Online Safety

Digital Safety Newsletters

Download and read our latest online safety newsletters for professionals and parents. With the latest information and guidance from across the online world, you will find plenty to read. You can also sign up to our regular newsletters here.

Spring 2019

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App/Game Database

Find information about the games being played and apps being used by children and young people.

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