Event Calendar

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

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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

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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

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D&C News

Work experience 2025

Work Experience 2025 So brings to an end another successful year of work experience across Devon and Cornwall. With five weeks of programmes run across the force and approximately a hundred year 10 students taking part, this has been our largest experience yet. With applications having been open since September,...
National News

24/04/2024: Disadvantaged children set to miss out on early years expansion, NAO warns

The National Audit Office (NAO) has raised concerns that the government’s extension of early years entitlement for working families will widen the attainment gap between disadvantaged children and their peers.

(Source: Children and Young People Now)

23/04/2024: What is the UK smoking ban, how will it work and when will it start?

MPs have voted to back the government’s plans to create a “smoke-free generation”, and reduce the number of smoking-related deaths.

(Source: BBC News)

23/04/2024: Three-year-olds groomed online, charity warns

Sexual predators are grooming children under six into performing “disturbing” acts of sexual abuse via phones or webcams a charity has warned.

(Source: BBC News)

22/04/2024: Hundreds of young people to reveal lasting effects of the Covid-19 pandemic

The UK Covid-19 Inquiry will hear from hundreds of young people about the lasting effects of the Covid-19 pandemic to form legal evidence for future recommendations.

(Source: Children and Young People Now)

21/04/2024: UK children bombarded by gambling ads and images online, charity warns

Young people feel their internet activity is overwhelmed by betting promotions and similar content, says GambleAware.

(Source: Guardian)

19/04/2024: Ofcom: Almost a quarter of kids aged 5-7 have smartphones

Nearly a quarter of UK five-to-seven-year-olds now have their own smartphone, Ofcom research suggests.

(Source: BBC News)

19/04/2024: Three in four primary schools cutting TA numbers despite SEND demand rising

Three quarters of primary school headteachers are cutting teaching assistant (TAs) numbers, a survey has found.

(Source: Children and Young People Now)

19/04/2024: English primary schools cutting teacher numbers amid budget pressure, survey finds

Rising inflation and falling pupil numbers also forcing schools to cut spending on extracurricular activities

(Source: Guardian)

18/04/2024: School suspensions: England set for highest number in school year

England is on course for the highest number of school suspensions in a single year, figures show.

(Source: BBC News)

18/04/2024: Children with SEND disproportionately excluded from primary school, research finds

Almost all primary school aged children who experience exclusions have a special educational need or disability (SEND), research has found.

(Source: Children and Young People Now)

18/04/2024: Programme launches to distribute £3.6mn to support care leavers

A programme that will see £3.6 million handed to care leavers initiatives across England has been launched.

(Source: Children and Young People Now)

18/04/2024: Free Loaves on Fridays: Anthology of 100 care experienced voices published

A new anthology containing the voices of 100 children and adults about their experience in care is now available in bookshops.

(Source: Children and Young People Now)