Upcoming Events
Tackling Harassment in Higher Education Conference
23/09/2025
From 1st August 2025, all universities and colleges will be required to meet a new condition of registration on harassment and sexual misconduct. Now is the time for higher education institutions to update their policies and processes to better protect students and deal with incidents effectively. Following the introduction of the new OfS condition, join Westminster Insight’s Tackling Harassment in Higher Education Conference to ensure you are meeting the requirements.
ISTRuctE, London From £250.00
Tackling Anti-Social Behaviour Digital Conference
30/09/2025
Cracking down on anti-social behaviour (ASB) in communities is a key priority. Join this timely, half-day conference to discuss the next steps for preventing and tackling ASB across the country. The Crime and Policing Bill, currently making its way through Parliament, is set to introduce major provisions to help stamp out anti-social behaviour and deal with perpetrators, including new Respect Orders.
From £279.00
Webinar: Children Facing Sexual Allegations
30/09/2025
Allegations of sexual offences present unique and complex challenges for children accused of them. The stigma and potential for a lasting criminal record can have life-long consequences. Paradoxically, some of the very laws intended to protect children from exploitation by adults are now being applied to prosecute children themselves.
£15.00
School Attendance Digital Conference
22/10/2025
The evidence is clear that every day at school counts. School absence was at 7.1% last academic year, a reduction from 7.4% in 2022/23, but still significantly higher than pre-pandemic rates (4.7% in 2018/19). Particularly concerning is that one in five children are now persistently absent (missing more than 10% of school days) and severe absence (missing more than half of school) has more than doubled since the pandemic.
From £279.00
Tackling County Lines Digital Conference
02/12/2025
With an estimated 14,500 children at risk or involved in county lines criminal exploitation, the urgency to act has never been greater. Chaired by Steph Roberts-Bibby, Chief Executive of the Youth Justice Board, Westminster Insight’s timely Tackling County Lines online conference will explore the latest developments in policy, prevention, and protection.
From £279.00
Work experience 2025
05/09/2025: ‘I feared I’d find her dead in bed’ – teens harmed by spice-laced vapes
Children as young as 13 are using Snapchat to buy vape liquid – unaware dealers have laced it with the dangerous synthetic drug spice, a BBC investigation has found.
03/09/2025: Government must tackle sexual abuse and exploitation of girls
In an urgent letter to the Home Secretary, 10 leading children’s rights groups warn children ‘bear the brunt’ of sexual abuse both on and offline.
(Source: Internet Watch Foundation)
03/09/2025: Brianna Ghey’s mother calls for school smartphone ban
In February 2023, Brianna, 16, was stabbed to death by two 15-year-olds after being lured to a park in Warrington. In the lead-up to the attack, her killers had spent time on the dark web. At the same time, Brianna was also trapped online, struggling with a phone addiction.
02/09/2025: More mothers killed by sons than by strangers
More women were killed by their son than by a stranger, according to new figures from a campaign group looking at violence against women.
02/09/2025: Energy drinks to be banned for under-16s in England
The government is planning a new law in England to stop anyone under the age of 16 buying energy drinks such as Red Bull, Monster and Prime from shops, restaurants, cafes, vending machines and online.
02/09/2025: The Latest Resources For Justice Practitioners
The newest additions to the Butler Trust’s Knowledge Exchange site for prison, probation and youth justice practitioners.
02/09/2025: Mandatory reporting of child sexual abuse
On 25 February 2025 the Crime and Policing bill was introduced into Parliament. It includes provisions to introduce a new statutory duty for individuals undertaking key roles with responsibility for children and young people in England to report sexual abuse when they are made aware of it.
01/09/2025: Why the government must improve emotional support for young people
As September begins, the country shifts back into gear – MPs return to Parliament after the summer recess, and many children and young people are embarking on a new academic year.
(Source: Children and Young People Now)
01/09/2025: Poor early years working conditions threaten funded childcare expansion, warn researchers
The early years workforce continues to face substantial recruitment and retention challenges despite recent growth in staff numbers, according the National Foundation for Educational Research (NFER).
(Source: Children and Young People Now)
01/09/2025: Children at risk of identity theft and fraud from ‘sharenting’
Children are at increased risk of being harassed, cyber-bullied and having their identities stolen in later life by having their photos posted online by parents, according to new research.
01/09/2025: Child sexual extortion cases in the UK soar
Charities warn threat of sexual extortion (or sextortion) against children ‘not diminishing’ as new data show sextortion cases soar 72% in a year.
(Source: Internet Watch Foundation)
29/08/2025: Third of children do not play outdoors after school, UK research finds
Study finds outdoor play has positive effect on children’s social and emotional skills