Upcoming Events
School Attendance Digital Conference
22/10/2025
The evidence is clear that every day at school counts. School absence was at 7.1% last academic year, a reduction from 7.4% in 2022/23, but still significantly higher than pre-pandemic rates (4.7% in 2018/19). Particularly concerning is that one in five children are now persistently absent (missing more than 10% of school days) and severe absence (missing more than half of school) has more than doubled since the pandemic.
From £279.00
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
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
11/01/2024: Children as young as 10 demanding anti-ageing products, say UK dermatologists
Experts say social media behind increased use of products unsuitable for young people’s skin
10/01/2024: Child sexual offences remain ‘close to record levels’, NSPCC figures show
The number of child sexual offences being recorded by police has fallen slightly over the last year, but remains ‘close to record levels’ according to analysis by the NSPCC.
(Source: Children and Young People Now)
10/01/2024: Recruit ‘parent champions’ to design child poverty busting measures, report urges
Parents should be more involved in the design and delivery of services aimed at tackling ‘systemic’ child poverty in communities across the UK, a report is urging.
(Source: Children and Young People Now)
10/01/2024: Extra-familial harm: understanding trauma responses in young people
Advice from a Community Care Inform guide on using a trauma-informed approach when supporting young people affected by exploitation and other harms in the community.
10/01/2024: Critical Success Factors For Working With Domestic Abuse Perpetrators
Nicole Renehan & David Gadd set out key ingredients for effective work with domestic abuse perpetrators.
09/01/2024: How did the pandemic impact babies starting school as children now?
On 25 March 2020, Fiona and Ben Young drove to their local maternity unit through London‚Äôs empty streets. When they arrived, security guards sent them to the back entrance. It was day three of England’s first lockdown and the front was surrounded by patients being treated by doctors in hazmat suits.
09/01/2024: Education Secretary vows to clamp down on ‘absence epidemic’ in schools as parents face steeper fines for letting children stay at home
Education Secretary Bridget Phillipson has today vowed to clamp down on the ‘absence epidemic’ in Britain’s schools, as she warned parents allowing their children to skip school are significantly diminishing their future earning potential.
09/01/2024: ‘They’re about two years behind’: fears for children born during lockdown as they start at school
Covid’s world of masks and remote health visits has created a generation at risk of social and emotional difficulties
09/01/2024: Scrapping two-child benefit limit ‘would still leave 100,000 young Britons in poverty’
Impact of abolishing policy would be dented unless overall cap is reformed, figures show
08/01/2024: ‘Lack of SEND funding partly behind exclusion rise’
A lack of funding for pupils with special educational needs is partly behind a rise in exclusions, a headteacher said.
08/01/2024: Devon scheme for additional needs pupils extended
A pilot scheme to help children with additional needs overcome concerns about going to primary school will continue, it has been confirmed.
08/01/2024: Schoolchildren to be taught dangers of vaping
Twelve and 13 year olds in Plymouth are to be taught about the dangers of vaping as part of a campaign to stop children using them.