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Last few places remaining: Don't miss this excellent training. Next course - 9th July with Alex

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Last few places remaining: Don't miss this excellent training. Next course - 9th July with Alex

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DESIGNATED SAFEGUARDING LEAD (L3) TRAINING COURSE9th July 2026 | Leaders in Safeguarding

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(per person) One-Day Online Course 9th July 2026 9.30am to 4.30pm Complimentary 12-month subscription to the National Association of Designated Safeguarding Leads offered to all successful course participants. (£249.99 per person)

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Your Voice Matters: Southport Inquiry Survey 

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Your Voice Matters: Southport Inquiry Survey 

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Thank you to everyone from education who have volunteered to complete the Southport Inquiry Survey. The link is now available and has been distributed to all safeguarding leads on our list.

If you have not yet had an opportunity to sign up and would like to, it's not too late! Please contact yvonne@nadsl.co.uk and we'll add you to the distribution list.

We're looking forward to hearing from you.

NB If you have volunteered but not received the email link please, let Yvonne know and we will resend.

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Empty police stations should reopen, say councillors

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Empty police stations should reopen, say councillors

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Empty South Yorkshire Police stations should reopen - councillors

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Deputy mayor says policing has “moved on” from traditional front desk, public-facing service.

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Police in major UK city issue blanket apology to LGBT community

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Police in major UK city issue blanket apology to LGBT community

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Police in major UK city issue blanket apology to LGBT community

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The apology, described by campaigners as a landmark, follows years of lobbying by Birmingham Pride and other groups.

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The Benefits of using the DBS Update Service

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The Benefits of using the DBS Update Service

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What a strong inclusion base can achieve

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What a strong inclusion base can achieve

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What a strong inclusion base can achieve

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With the government publishing guidance on setting up an inclusion base, one school cited by the DfE as delivering the type of provision it wants to see shares insights on its approach to improving outcomes for all

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Your questions on school safety in a heatwave

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Your questions on school safety in a heatwave

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Your questions on school safety in a heatwave

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As temperatures soar, some schools have closed or are shutting early.

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The Leaders in Safeguarding Wellbeing Award | Leaders in Safeguarding

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The Leaders in Safeguarding Wellbeing Award | Leaders in Safeguarding

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Why it Matters

Mental health and wellbeing are now central to government guidance, inspection frameworks, and safeguarding law. Organisations are expected not just to have policies in place, but to demonstrate a positive impact on culture, staff, and those they serve.

By achieving the Wellbeing Award Quality Mark, you will:

Gain independent recognition from a trusted national safeguarding body.

Reassure regulators, parents, and carers that your organisation prioritises wellbeing.

Strengthen staff morale and retention by showing a commitment to their health and resilience.

Demonstrate excellence in practice, not just compliance.

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Why it Matters

Mental health and wellbeing are now central to government guidance, inspection frameworks, and safeguarding law. Organisations are expected not just to have policies in place, but to demonstrate a positive impact on culture, staff, and those they serve.

By achieving the Wellbeing Award Quality Mark, you will:

Gain independent recognition from a trusted national safeguarding body.

Reassure regulators, parents, and carers that your organisation prioritises wellbeing.

Strengthen staff morale and retention by showing a commitment to their health and resilience.

Demonstrate excellence in practice, not just compliance.

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The Leaders in Safeguarding Wellbeing Award | Leaders in Safeguarding

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Mental health and wellbeing are now central to government guidance, inspection frameworks, and safeguarding law. Organisations are expected not just to have policies in place, but to demonstrate a positive impact on culture, staff, and those they serve. By achieving the Wellbeing Award Quality Mark, you will: Gain independent recognition from a trusted national safeguarding body.

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Requirements for the Leaders in Safeguarding Standard

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Requirements for the Leaders in Safeguarding Standard

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More about the Leaders in Safeguarding Standard

We firmly believe that our Safeguarding Standard can be reached by all organisations that provide services for children, young people and adults at risk.

Our consultants are experienced safeguarding professionals from health, education and social care backgrounds.

Our safeguarding audit process is thorough and highly effective. Your audit report will contain recommendations to improve any aspects of your work which do not meet our standards.

We can help you to establish outstanding safeguarding arrangements and offer support, planning, and training to further strengthen your services. Following your audit we can support you in addressing any areas requiring improvement or causing concern.

contact admin@leadersinsafeguarding.com or visit the website www.leadersinsafeguarding.com for further information

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Showcase Your Leaders in Safeguarding Award with Our New Banners

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Showcase Your Leaders in Safeguarding Award with Our New Banners

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We are delighted to introduce our new Leaders in Safeguarding Award banners, now available to order via www.leadersinsafeguarding.com.

These high-quality banners are available to organisations who are currently registered holders of the Leaders in Safeguarding Award. They have been designed to help award holders proudly showcase their achievement and promote public awareness of the excellent safeguarding practice recognised through the Leaders in Safeguarding Award.

Displaying your banner is a simple but powerful way to:

celebrate your organisation’s commitment to safeguarding

reassure children, adults, families, staff, visitors and the wider community

demonstrate that safeguarding is visible, valued and embedded in your culture

recognise the hard work of your safeguarding team and wider workforce

promote trust, confidence and professional credibility

Your Leaders in Safeguarding Award reflects a significant achievement. These banners offer a clear and professional way to make that achievement visible to everyone who walks through your doors.

Order your banner today:
www.leadersinsafeguarding.com

Thank you for continuing to champion excellence in safeguarding practice.

Warm regards,

Leaders in Safeguarding

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New evidence on online harms affecting children

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New evidence on online harms affecting children

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New evidence on online harms affecting children

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The Youth Justice Board (YJB) has today published a comprehensive new Evidence and Insights Pack on Online Harms Affecting Children.

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Good Morning,

Please find attached the latest DISC Weekly Threat Briefing.

This briefing has been prepared to support safeguarding officers, education and youth work professionals with a concise overview of emerging online harms, digital safeguarding risks, platform-related concerns and wider AI threat indicators that may affect children and young people.

Please also log into your DISC dashboard account today, as new intelligence reports are now available for members:

https://disc.support/members

As the pilot continues to grow, we are keen to welcome additional safeguarding professionals from a range of sectors. If you have colleagues who may be interested in joining the pilot, please feel free to share the opportunity with them:

https://www.charityjob.co.uk/volunteer-jobs/digital-intelligence-safeguarding-centre/safeguarding-professional/1069048?tsId=8

As the DISC pilot continues to develop, we are keen to keep shaping the service around the real needs of safeguarding professionals. Pilot members will receive a short 3-minute survey this week, which we would be grateful if you could complete by Friday. Your feedback is genuinely important and will help us improve the weekly briefings, intelligence products, dashboard tools and wider support offer.

Thank you again for your continued support of DISC and for helping shape the pilot as it develops.

Kind regards,

Kane Brooks

Digital Intelligence & Safeguarding Centre

https://disc.support/members

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Number of children getting special educational needs support hits another record high

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Number of children getting special educational needs support hits another record high

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All the latest content about Schools from the BBC.

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DfE sets out how it expects schools to run SEND inclusion bases

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DfE sets out how it expects schools to run SEND inclusion bases

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DfE sets out how it expects schools to run SEND inclusion bases

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Guidance reveals detailed plans for support and specialist inclusion bases in schools - but heads’ leaders fear the funding falls short

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About 140 county schools shut due to hot weather

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About 140 county schools shut due to hot weather

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Herefordshire and Worcestershire schools shut due to hot weather

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Soaring temperatures bring a second - and in some cases - a third day of disruption.

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'I have no future' - fears special needs children will struggle despite education reforms

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'I have no future' - fears special needs children will struggle despite education reforms

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Parents fear special needs children will struggle despite government education reforms

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Thousands of SEND children across the country are absent from schools every year, figures show.

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Footbaths and WW2 bunker helping keep pupils cool

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Footbaths and WW2 bunker helping keep pupils cool

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Footbaths and WW2 German bunker helping keep Guernsey pupils cool

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Students are finding some unusual ways to focus in the heatwave, including learning in a bunker.

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Inclusion Bases Guidance published. Take it or leave it, it’s non-statutory

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Inclusion Bases Guidance published. Take it or leave it, it’s non-statutory

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Inclusion Bases Guidance published. Take it or leave it, it’s non-statutory — Special Needs Jungle

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Non-statutory government guidance for mainstream Inclusion Bases is published today, based on little evidence, and ignoring experts’ concerns

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Grooming gang abuse survivor welcomes city inquiry

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Grooming gang abuse survivor welcomes city inquiry

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Bradford grooming gang abuse survivor welcomes city inquiry

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Fiona Goddard, who first called for an inquiry in Bradford in 2019, says it must bring “accountability”.

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First locations for grooming gang inquiry announced

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First locations for grooming gang inquiry announced

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Grooming gang inquiry to focus on Oldham, Bradford and London

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The inquiry says it will initially focus on Oldham, Bradford and Keighley, and London.

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Former DUP leader Jeffrey Donaldson guilty of child sex abuse charges including one count of rape

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Former DUP leader Jeffrey Donaldson guilty of child sex abuse charges including one count of rape

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Former DUP leader Jeffrey Donaldson guilty of child sex abuse charges including one count of rape - follow live

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The former Democratic Unionist Party (DUP) leader Sir Jeffrey Donaldson has been remanded into custody and told by judge he faces lengthy sentence.

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How the social media ban could reshape how all of us use the internet

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How the social media ban could reshape how all of us use the internet

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How the social media ban could reshape how all of us use the internet

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Why some argue the social media ban could have a profound affect on how young people gain new knowledge and the rest of us move around online

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How the UK social media ban could affect disabled teens

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How the UK social media ban could affect disabled teens

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How the UK social media ban could affect disabled teens

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Millions of children in the UK will be forced off social media after the government announced it would ban under-16s from accessing a range of platforms.

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Want to feel happier at work? Take a five-minute walk

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Want to feel happier at work? Take a five-minute walk

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Want to feel happier at work? Take a five-minute walk

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Sitting for prolonged periods is associated with health complications – but you can counteract the risks of a sedentary life.

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Puberty blocker trial will help reduce harm, says Cass report author

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Puberty blocker trial will help reduce harm, says Cass report author

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Puberty blocker trial will help reduce harm, says Cass report author

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Dr Hilary Cass says she is “absolutely convinced that more children will be harmed if we don’t do the trial than if we do.”

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NHS to offer new immunotherapy for hundreds of women with aggressive cervical cancer

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NHS to offer new immunotherapy for hundreds of women with aggressive cervical cancer

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NHS England » NHS to offer new immunotherapy for hundreds of women with aggressive cervical cancer

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NHS England » NHS to offer new immunotherapy for hundreds of women with aggressive cervical cancer

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Obesity cases rising fastest in young adults

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Obesity cases rising fastest in young adults

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Obesity cases rising fastest in young adults

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Experts say the cost of living, pandemic and boom in unhealthy food are behind the rise in cases.

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NHS braces for jump in post-match A&E visits

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NHS braces for jump in post-match A&E visits

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NHS England » NHS braces for jump in post-match A&E visits

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NHS England » NHS braces for jump in post-match A&E visits

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More domestic abuse specialists join 999 control rooms

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More domestic abuse specialists join 999 control rooms

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More domestic abuse specialists join 999 control rooms

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Second phase of ‘Raneem’s Law’ sees 12 more control rooms get specialist support to aid victims and survivors. Government efforts to tackle violence against women and girls (VAWG) are stepping up, with domestic abuse specialists to be deployed in 12 more 999 control rooms across England and…

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Government Sets Out Progress on Adult Social Care Reform Recommendations

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Government Sets Out Progress on Adult Social Care Reform Recommendations

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Government Sets Out Progress on Adult Social Care Reform Recommendations - The Carer

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The Government has outlined a series of measures aimed at strengthening adult social care in England, following recommendations made by the Independent Commission on Adult Social Care led by Baroness Louise Casey.

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Martha’s Rule expands nationwide to stop mothers and babies dying

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Martha’s Rule expands nationwide to stop mothers and babies dying

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Martha’s Rule expands nationwide to stop mothers and babies dying

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Government have announced mothers and newborns across England will be ‘better protected’ as Martha’s Rule is rolled out to all maternity and neonatal settings. Under the rule, parents can ask for an urgent review by a separate medical team if they feel concerns about a mother or baby are being…

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ADASS developing new DoLS prioritisation tool in wake of Supreme Court judgment

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ADASS developing new DoLS prioritisation tool in wake of Supreme Court judgment

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ADASS developing new DoLS prioritisation tool in wake of Supreme Court judgment - Community Care

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Association of Directors of Adult Social Services also revising forms for processing DoLS cases in response to judgment

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'Urgent' DBS system review after BBC investigation

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'Urgent' DBS system review after BBC investigation

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Government to review DBS system after Leeds nursery worker case

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Kristian Parry was able to get a job in a nursery while on bail for sex offences involving children.

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Drone network part of Met's London-wide tech push

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Drone network part of Met's London-wide tech push

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Drone network part of Met Police’s London-wide tech push

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The Met unveils plans for drone-assisted call outs as civil liberties groups warn of ‘constant surveillance’

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Police chief addresses two-tier policing concerns

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Police chief addresses two-tier policing concerns

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GMP chief addresses two-tier policing concerns after Nowak murder

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Chief Constable Sir Stephen Watson acknowledges the perception that not everybody is treated equally.

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If an AI chatbot misleads you, who is to blame?

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If an AI chatbot misleads you, who is to blame?

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If an AI chatbot misleads you, who is to blame? | Bruce Schneier and Nathan E Sanders

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A court in Germany found that Google was responsible for what its chatbots say in search summaries. This is the accountability we need

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Teenage boy found not guilty of murdering Aria Thorpe, nine, in Somerset

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Teenage boy found not guilty of murdering Aria Thorpe, nine, in Somerset

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Teenage boy found not guilty of murdering Aria Thorpe, nine, in Somerset

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Jury clears 16-year-old of murder and manslaughter over the death of Aria, who died from a single stab wound

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‘I was miserable at my old school’: UK social media ban puts spotlight on hybrid learning

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‘I was miserable at my old school’: UK social media ban puts spotlight on hybrid learning

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‘I was miserable at my old school’: UK social media ban puts spotlight on hybrid learning

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Pupils say LPS Hybrid’s combination of remote and in-person classes has transformed their school experience

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TikTok influencer charged with Dubai murder

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TikTok influencer charged with Dubai murder

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TikTok star from Kent faces death penalty for Dubai murder

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Influencer Brooke George, 23, from Kent, claims she acted in self defence in stabbing her partner.

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Murder arrest after man's body found following summer solstice

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Murder arrest after man's body found following summer solstice

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Six jailed over murder of innocent mother gunned down on flat doorstep

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Six jailed over murder of innocent mother gunned down on flat doorstep

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Edinburgh: Man charged over series of 'anti-Muslim' attacks

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Edinburgh: Man charged over series of 'anti-Muslim' attacks

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A collection of news reports that feature the Prevent duty, global counter-extremism and other related issues.

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A collection of news reports that feature the Prevent duty, global counter-extremism and other related issues.

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A collection of news reports that feature the Prevent duty, global counter-extremism and other related issues.

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Children’s mental health crisis risks fuelling ‘lost generation’

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Children’s mental health crisis risks fuelling ‘lost generation’

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Children’s mental health crisis risks fuelling ‘lost generation’

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Health experts warn that children’s mental health in England has reached crisis levels, as a new report reveals children in the North are more likely to experience mental health difficulties than those in the South, according to a new report led by The University of Manchester.Nearly one in five primary school children are now experiencing a p…

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'Busting stereotypes': How metal music could help mental health

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'Busting stereotypes': How metal music could help mental health

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‘Busting stereotypes’: How metal music could help mental health

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The initiative sets out to challenge stigma and outdated stereotypes associated with heavy metal.

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Majority of workers in the auto industry suffering from stress

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Majority of workers in the auto industry suffering from stress

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Vaccine schedule change helps protect babies earlier against meningitis B

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Vaccine schedule change helps protect babies earlier against meningitis B

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Vaccine schedule change helps protect babies earlier against meningitis B

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There has been good early uptake of chickenpox-containing MMRV, but a measles coverage gap persists across England.

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Government pushes forward with conversion practices ban to protect LGBT+ people from abuse

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Government pushes forward with conversion practices ban to protect LGBT+ people from abuse

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Government pushes forward with conversion practices ban to protect LGBT+ people from abuse

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The government is banning abusive conversion practices in England and Wales to protect LGBT+ people from physical and psychological harm.

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This FastFact looks at Benedict’s Law, now reflected in the Children’s Wellbeing and Schools Act 2026, and the growing focus on safer support for children and young people with allergies and medical conditions. It offers a concise overview of key safeguarding considerations, practical steps for organisations, and why clear planning, communication and staff awareness matter.

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Statutory guidance for information sharing duty - Department for Education - Citizen Space

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Statutory guidance for information sharing duty - Department for Education - Citizen Space

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Statutory guidance on the new information sharing duty

The Department for Education is seeking views on draft statutory guidance for the new information sharing duty introduced through the Children’s Wellbeing and Schools Act.

The consultation includes draft statutory guidance and a proposed data sharing agreement template. These are intended to help organisations and practitioners understand the new duty, who it applies to, and how it may be interpreted and applied in practice.

The new duty is expected to apply from September 2026.

The statutory guidance aims to support consistent implementation across sectors and encourage a clearer, more confident culture around appropriate information sharing. Once finalised, it will replace the Department for Education’s existing information sharing guidance.

The statutory guidance on Working Together to Safeguard Children will continue to apply.

The Department for Education is particularly seeking responses from safeguarding organisations and practitioners, including those who may be involved in sharing information to support children’s safety, welfare and wellbeing.

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Statutory guidance for information sharing duty - Department for Education - Citizen Space

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Find and participate in consultations run by the Department for Education

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The impact of online misogyny on children and young people’s attitudes and behaviours

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The impact of online misogyny on children and young people’s attitudes and behaviours

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The impact of online misogyny on children and young people’s attitudes and behaviours

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We commissioned Censuswide to poll 4,000 young people aged 13-20, across all four nations of the UK. The findings were stark and paint a picture of a distressing online environment for young people.

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Online safety: children who have additional needs

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Online safety: children who have additional needs

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Internet Matters has published a report exploring how children who have additional needs can be best supported across their online lives.

The report includes calls for the government to: monitor the efficacy of existing legislation; mandate robust age assurance; and tailor support for parents of children with additional needs in the government’s online safety parent hub.

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Almost 1 in 4 children experience bullying: new film encourages younger children to speak up

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Almost 1 in 4 children experience bullying: new film encourages younger children to speak up

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Almost 1 in 4 children experience bullying: new film encourages younger children to speak up

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As part of its #There4Every1 campaign, the Anti-Bullying Alliance has launched a new animated short film designed to help younger children understand bullying and feel confident speaking up.

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The Care Inspectorate (Scotland) are looking for experienced professionals in health, social work, or social care with significant knowledge of sector challenges and policy developments. Whether your expertise lies in adult care, children and young people’s services, or early learning and childcare, you’ll have a strong track record of working with people, assessing care standards, managing conflict, and driving improvement. Strong communication, analytical, and leadership skills are essential, alongside a values-driven approach that prioritises people’s rights and experiences.

Closing date: rolling recruitment with no closing date.

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Is ten too young to be criminally responsible? Here’s what the evidence says

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Is ten too young to be criminally responsible? Here’s what the evidence says

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Is ten too young to be criminally responsible? Here’s what the evidence says

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Neuroscience provides plenty of evidence for raising the age from ten.

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Introducing The Roadmap: Support for your security journey

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Introducing The Roadmap: Support for your security journey

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Introducing The Roadmap: Support for your security journey | ProtectUK

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We are pleased to launch The Roadmap, a new tool from ProtectUK designed to support organisations in strengthening their counter terrorism security in a clear, structured, and practical way.

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Sleep depends partly on body temperature. When nights stay hot, these low-cost cooling strategies may help.

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Medical Protection has released a paper calling for law reform to address the liability gap when doctors’ decisions are influenced by AI recommender systems.

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First sex-based harassment conviction sees man sentenced for targeting woman on train after calling it ‘banter’ | The Crown Prosecution Service

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First sex-based harassment conviction sees man sentenced for targeting woman on train after calling it ‘banter’ | The Crown Prosecution Service

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Press Release National news West Midlands

A man who grabbed a woman's hair and subjected her to unwanted sexual comments on a train has been sentenced in the first case of its kind under a new law tackling sex-based harassment.

David Stroud, 44, of Dartford, Kent, previously pleaded guilty to intentionally harassing the woman because of her sex following an incident on a train travelling to London on 3 April 2026 - just two days after new legislation came into force.

He also previously pleaded guilty to a separate stalking offence involving a different victim.

Stroud was sentenced to a 12-month community order, 15 rehabilitation activity requirement days and 150 hours of unpaid work for both offences at Highbury Corner Magistrates' Court today, Tuesday 9 June.

He was also given a five-year restraining order for the stalking offence and ordered to pay £85 court costs and a £114 surcharge.

Jennifer McDowall, Senior Crown Prosecutor for CPS West Midlands, said: "David Stroud repeatedly harassed a woman travelling alone on a train, ignoring her clear requests to stop and leaving her feeling distressed and unsafe.

"What he initially dismissed as 'banter' was in fact criminal and he now has a conviction as a result.

"This case sends a clear message that behaviour like this is not harmless and will not be tolerated."

A court previously heard Stroud sat next to the woman, who was travelling alone, and made repeated inappropriate comments before grabbing her hair and asking if he could kiss her.

Despite the woman showing she was not wanting to engage, and telling Stroud to stop, he continued his behaviour, causing the victim to feel uncomfortable and cornered.

Stroud initially claimed his actions were "just banter" when questioned by police, however he later accepted his behaviour was illegal and pleaded guilty to causing intentional harassment, alarm or distress to a person because of their sex, or presumed sex.

This case is the first conviction under the new offence of sex-based harassment, introduced to better protect women and girls in public spaces, which can carry a maximum sentence of up to two years in prison.

Olivia Rose, Crown Prosecution Service national stalking lead, said: "This landmark case under a new law tackling sex-based harassment signals an important step forward in protecting women and girls in public spaces.

"Anyone can be a victim of this type of behaviour - but we know women and girls are disproportionately affected.

"We will continue to play our part in stamping out violence against women and girls and to make sure everyone can feel safe going about their daily lives."

Detective Superintendent Sam Painter, of British Transport Police, said: "We urged the government to introduce this new legislation to bolster our ongoing efforts in tackling sex-based harassment on the railway.

"David Stroud is the first man to be convicted of a Section 4B offence, but this is just the start. Since the legislation was introduced two months ago, we have made 26 arrests - all men - for this offence.

"Anyone who experiences or witnesses sexual harassment on trains or at stations are encouraged to report it to us by texting 61016. We will always do everything in our power to secure justice for victims."

Speaking ahead of Stroud's court appearance, the victim said: "Some men may see this case and dismiss David Stroud's actions as banter or just someone being drunk, but they don't have the same fears as women. David Stroud's crime has impacted every part of my life.

"This justice proves it's worth reporting to police as it will be taken seriously, as it was in my case. Nothing is going to change if these crimes are not reported and go unpunished."

T/Detective Chief Superintendent Claire Hammond, from the National Centre for VAWG and Public Protection (NCVPP), said: "Women and girls should be able to live free from the fear of harm, harassment, and abuse, whether in private or in public.

"The outcome today shows the commitment of policing and partners to pursue perpetrators and raises awareness of this new legislation, highlighting our commitment to tackle misogyny and VAWG in all its forms.

"We want to encourage others to come forward, so that we can continue to take positive action, support victims, and bring offenders to justice, for the benefit of women and girls everywhere."

Notes to editors

David Stroud (DoB 14.04.1982) pleaded guilty to one count of causing intentional harassment, alarm or distress to a person because of their sex, or presumed sex, under Section 4B of the Public Order Act 1986.

He also previously pleaded guilty to one count of stalking without fear/alarm/distress in relation to a separate case involving a different victim.

He received the following sentence at Highbury Magistrates' Court on 9 June 2026:
- 12‑month community order
- 15 rehabilitation activity requirement days
- 150 hours unpaid work
- Five-year restraining order
- Alcohol abstinence monitoring tag for 90 days
- £85 court costs
- £114 victim surcharge

This is the first conviction and sentencing of a sex-based harassment offence, introduced under Section 4B of the Public Order Act on 1 April 2026. Read CPS prosecution guidance here.

This legislation builds on the existing offence of causing intentional harassment, alarm or distress under Section 4A of the Public Order Act 1986. The new offence does not criminalise new behaviours but instead has a higher maximum available sentence, carrying a sentence of up to two years' imprisonment.

Last year, the Crown Prosecution Service launched its 2025-30 Violence Against Women and Girls strategy to tackle VAWG through criminal prosecutions. The full strategy can be found on the CPS website.

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