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
23/09/2024: Private school VAT hike ‘unfair’ for SEND pupils
Pupils with special educational needs and disabilities (Send) might lose their extra support at private schools once a 20% VAT is introduced.
23/09/2024: Only 3% of UK 12-year-olds don’t have a smartphone. Here is how four of them feel about it
There has been a huge wave of parental concern about smartphones this year. So do kids without them feel deprived – or more alive?
20/09/2024: Twin study of fussy eaters reveals new clues
Parents are not to blame for “fussy eating”, researchers say, as a large study suggests fussy eating tendencies are mostly down to genetics rather than parenting styles.
20/09/2024: Fire service seeks views on new working with young people qualification
A consultation has been launched around the creation of a qualification designed to better equip fire and rescue service personnel to work with children and young people.
(Source: Children and Young People Now)
19/09/2024: New measures set out to combat violence against women and girls
Home Secretary to spearhead a cross-government approach to tackling violence against women and girls, part of the wider mission to take back our streets.
18/09/2024: Student finance: When are UK student loans written off?
Thousands of students across the UK are heading to university this month, with many universities holding their Freshers’ Week celebrations this weekend.
17/09/2024: Unlawful care homes ‘profiteer’ from at-risk kids
Unlawful children’s homes are demanding up to £20,000 a week per child and failing to keep vulnerable young people safe, the Family Court has heard.
17/09/2024: Instagram boosts privacy and parental control on teen accounts
Instagram is overhauling the way it works for teenagers, promising more “built-in protections” for young people and added controls and reassurance for parents.
17/09/2024: ‘Unmanageable’ workloads risk educational psychologist shortage, survey reveals
More than half of educational psychologists say they feel unable to support children and young people due to high workloads, leading to more than a quarter of those in the role considering leaving the sector, a new workforce survey shows.
(Source: Children and Young People Now)
16/09/2024: School says mobile phone ban helping social skills
The head teacher of a school in Devon that banned the use of mobile phones five years ago says teachers have noticed improvements in school work and social activity.
16/09/2024: Further cuts to council funding would be ‘disastrous’ for struggling children’s services, leaders warn government
Council leaders are warning the government that making any further cuts to council funding in next month’s autumn statement could be ‘disastrous’ for local authorities struggling to afford support for children with increasingly complex needs.
(Source: Children and Young People Now)
16/09/2024: Guidance on handling safeguarding allegations in a charity
Every organisation that delivers charitable activities has a responsibility to safeguard people from harm or abuse, whether they are staff members, volunteers, or other people who come into contact with your charity through its work. This tool will help charities in England to handle the reporting of safeguarding allegations about the behaviour or actions of a person in their charity.