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
09/05/2024: ADCS president: Government needs cross-departmental plan for children
The government must come up with a ‘coherent plan for children’ across all departments with responsibility for services affecting young people, the president of the Association of Directors of Children’s Services (ADCS) has said.
(Source: Children and Young People Now)
09/05/2024: Tech firms told to hide ‘toxic’ content from children
Ofcom has warned social media sites they could be named and shamed – and banned for under-18s – if they fail to comply with new online safety rules.
09/05/2024: Can we really ‘reset the internet’ to make it safer for children?
‚ÄúA major reset of the internet to make it much safer‚Äù is how Ofcom’s Gill Whitehead described the communications watchdog’s child safety announcements to me.
09/05/2024: Parents’ dismay at ‘draconian’ uniform rules
Some children returning from the summer break are facing isolation or being sent home over school uniform rules, which parents have described as “draconian”.
09/05/2024: ‘Parents in tears’ during SEND provision battle
A West Yorkshire MP has spoken about the “deep trauma” some parents face as they try to secure special educational needs and disability (SEND) provision for their children.
09/05/2024: Pupils ‘set up to fail’ by ADHD medication shortage
Some students starting new schools and colleges are being “set up to fail” due to an ongoing shortage of medication for ADHD, according to a charity chief.
09/05/2024: School exclusions up by a fifth over last year
The rate of secondary school exclusions, both permanent and temporary, has risen by more than a fifth over the last year, research has found.
(Source: Children and Young People Now)
09/05/2024: Long delays in NHS care causing serious damage to children’s health across UK
Paediatricians warn of ‘life-long consequences’ after ‘shocking’ findings of their professional body.
09/05/2024: 102% increase in the number of children in care in the past 12 years
Declining spending on early intervention services means many families are not receiving support before they reach crisis point.
08/05/2024: Warning over ‘terrifying’ increase in abuse linked to nude image sharing
One in seven young people have experienced abuse relating to online sharing of nude images, research has revealed.
(Source: Children and Young People Now)
08/05/2024: Expert calls for national standards on use of AI in children’s services
There needs to be national standards governing the use of artificial intelligence (AI) by local authority children’s services, an expert in data science has said.
(Source: Children and Young People Now)
08/05/2024: Invest £50mn in evaluating child domestic abuse support, ministers urged
The government is being urged to invest £50mn in evaluating support for child victims of domestic abuse as Foundations warns that more children could experience abuse than start primary school this year.