by Kate | Jul 3, 2020 | blog
As the summer term draws to a close, we may have half an eye on the new academic year. In a usual year we may wait until the end of August before we worry about it too much. 2020 is not a usual year. As it currently stands, there is a 42% increase in couples...
by Kate | Mar 13, 2020 | blog
Whether we like it or not, Covid-19 (Coronavirus) has been declared a pandemic by the WHO. As I write this the UK government has confirmed we have entered the next phase, Delay. Though not yet in place, there are concerns that ‘social distancing’ will be here soon. We...
by Kate | Jan 8, 2020 | blog
I have always been fascinated by New Years Resolutions. Every year I made them, and every year I failed to follow through. This year, I decided to try something different. Using skills I have be working with for well over a decade, I decide to take a reflective...
by Kate | Sep 2, 2019 | blog
A Climate Credits case has raised some interesting questions for the Safeguarding community, as an ‘expert’ put himself and the prosecution in a difficult position. Read on to find out how he landed himself in trouble, and how this affects us. When Is An Expert Not An...
by Kate | Jul 22, 2019 | blog, child protection
Earlier, the Oxfam report was published, with more than 70 recommendations. The independent chair is Jim Gamble, the former head of CEOP, and current independent chair of a couple of local safeguarding children’s boards. This review came about following...
