by Kate | Mar 13, 2020 | Blog, Child Protection, Safeguarding Procedure
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 | 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...
by Kate | Jun 13, 2019 | Child Protection
If you work in the world of child protection, at some point in your career you are going to come into contact with the court system. It is an inevitability. Sadly, too many professionals fear the court room and worry about what on earth happens in that mysterious...
by Kate | Jun 13, 2019 | Child Protection
In this blog I want to share with you some details and guidance around the offence of Coercive and Controlling Behaviour. The offence of Coercive and Controlling Behaviour came into force in December 2015. It carries a maximum sentence of 5 years imprisonment and/or a...
by Kate | Jun 13, 2019 | Child Protection
Child protection is the responsibility of everyone. Child abuse disclosures are increasing and are affecting every aspect of a child’s life. The impact of abuse on later life cannot be underestimated. There are many other types which professionals have to be...
