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01/08/2024: Knife crime against women and girls doubles as campaigners warn not enough is being done to tackle crisis
As new figures lay bare scale of knife-related offences across the UK, families of victims say there should be ‘national outcry’
01/08/2024: Ban ‘zombie knives’ and machetes now, Idris Elba says
Idris Elba is calling on the government to immediately ban the sale of so-called “zombie” knives and machetes, to reduce the number of young people losing their lives.
31/07/2024: Unis told to improve sexual harassment protection
Universities in England need to step up efforts to protect students from sexual harassment, their watchdog has said.
31/07/2024: Youth justice services should take on young adult cases, chief inspector suggests
Youth justice services (YJSs) should take on cases involving 18- to 21-year-olds to relieve pressure on adult probation services amid the prisons overcrowding crisis, the chief inspector of probation has said.
(Source: Children and Young People Now)
31/07/2024: Trial bids to tackle mental health challenges faced by children with epilepsy
A scheme is to be trialed in the South West of England to improve mental health support for children and young people with epilepsy.
(Source: Children and Young People Now)
30/07/2024: Girl, 12, victim of ‘deepfake’ bullying porn image
A family have said that police did not do enough to protect their 12-year-old daughter after school bullies posted a “deepfake” pornographic image of her on social media.
30/07/2024: Suicide: ‘The manliest thing is talking’ – Sam Tompkins
From busking on the streets of Brighton to hanging out with Justin Bieber, Sam Tompkins’ rise to fame has been meteoric, but it has not been without adversity.
29/07/2024: Puberty blockers ban is lawful, says High Court
A ban on puberty blockers introduced by the previous government using emergency legislation was lawful, the High Court has ruled.
27/07/2024: Why school exclusions are at record levels
Figures released last week showed the highest yearly numbers of suspensions and exclusions of school pupils in England. Is worsening behaviour really the only explanation?
26/07/2024: Most children don’t tell family about online life
Only 28% of schoolchildren in Wales tell their families about their online lives, according to a new report.
26/07/2024: The constant, stressful fight for special needs help
Sammi describes herself as a “fighter”. In recent months, her evenings and weekends have been consumed by emails and phone calls. All this to ensure her two sons, aged five and 12, get the special educational needs services that will help them thrive at school and home.
26/07/2024: EHCPs for half of children delayed, study finds
Just 49% of education, health and care plans (EHCPs) for children with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) were produced within the 20-week statutory limit in 2022, with families “begging” councils for help, a report has revealed.