Upcoming Events
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
Victims at the Heart of Justice Digital Conference
28/01/2026
Upholding victims’ rights means guaranteeing they are treated with dignity, respect, and compassion throughout the criminal justice process, giving them a voice, ensuring they are safe, and have access to the services they need. Westminster Insight’s Victims at the Heart of Justice Digital Conference will take place this coming January. Join colleagues from across agencies to discover how to rebuild confidence in the justice system and uphold the rights of victims through dignity, protection, support, and access to vital services.
From £299
Tackling Spiking Online Training
30/01/2026
The Tackling Spiking online training equips you with the knowledge and skills to help prevent, identify, and respond to spiking incidents. Learn how to protect individuals, preserve evidence, and support victims with confidence and care. This timely course also provides a clear overview of the legal framework, including new provisions in the Crime and Policing Bill like the introduce of a new offence – administering a harmful substance.
From £279.00
Work experience 2025
23/01/2025: Government appoints 19 experts to help with SEND reform
The government has appointed experts to advise on special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) reforms to mainstream education.
(Source: Children and Young People Now)
23/01/2025: Child deaths in England rising above pre-pandemic levels, study finds
Number surges after temporary decline during lockdowns, with rate higher for children from non-white backgrounds
22/01/2025: Southport attacker guilty pleas trigger online knife crackdown
Online retailers could be forced to ask for two types of ID as part of government measures to stop children buying knives in the wake of the Southport triple-killer’s confession.
(Source: Children and Young People Now)
22/01/2025: Child mental health admissions to acute wards in England rise 65% in a decade
Hospital wards struggle to cope with rising cases of self-harm and eating disorders, the study warns.
20/01/2025: Free school meals ‘would tackle child poverty’
A Labour MP has said he wants to see the government introduce free school meals as a means to tackle child poverty, once the economy improves.
20/01/2025: Poor parental mental health becomes top concern in child social care assessments
Mental health problems among parents have overtaken domestic abuse as the most common factor highlighted in children’s social care assessments.
(Source: Children and Young People Now)
19/01/2025: School forced to close after ‘ransomware attack’
A school in Cheshire has announced a temporary closure after falling victim to a “ransomware attack”.
18/01/2025: Schools ‘need more help’ to tackle rising number of sexual assaults by pupils
Charities say better guidance is needed over increasing number of sexual assaults in UK primary schools.
17/01/2025: Ofsted inspection reforms ‘do not go far enough’
A school leaders’ union has said Ofsted inspection reforms “do not go anywhere near far enough”.
17/01/2025: Police warning over WhatsApp account takeover scam
Police in Derbyshire have issued a warning over a rise in scammers attempting to take over people’s WhatsApp accounts.
17/01/2025: People with working-class accents more likely to be suspected of committing crimes
Negative stereotypes linked to some accents raise serious concerns of bias in justice system, warn researchers.
17/01/2025: Police fear ‘rightwing driven’ reaction to grooming gangs will harm victims
Senior officers say fraction of child abuse cases relate to gangs and funding could be diverted from current cases.