Ofsted: 39,200 children missing from education is a scandal
Ofsted's chief inspector warns of an attendance 'scandal' as 39,200 children vanish from school rolls. The 20% rise sparks fears of future unemployment and crime. Read the full report.
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Ofsted: Profit motive 'bending' children's homes system
Ofsted warns of a 'national scandal' as children's homes chase profit, clustering in cheap areas and charging up to £30,000 a week. Vulnerable children are being failed, says watchdog.
Childcare centres to close early for safety training
UK childcare centres will close early five times a year for compulsory staff safety training from February. Learn how this protects children from abuse.
2,400 vulnerable children vanish from UK care
Nearly 2,400 trafficked and asylum-seeking children went missing from UK care last year, exposing major safeguarding failures. Urgent reform is needed to protect them from exploitation.
2,000+ children vanish from UK care yearly
Shocking report reveals 2,400 trafficked and asylum-seeking children went missing from local authority care last year, exposing critical safeguarding failures. Urgent action needed.
Three in 80s held in Bradford child abuse investigation
Two men and a woman, all in their 80s, have been arrested over historic child sexual abuse allegations at former Bradford care homes. Police urge victims to come forward.
Police launch criminal probe into Presbyterian Church
PSNI confirms criminal investigation into Presbyterian Church safeguarding failures spanning 2009-2022. Victims encouraged to come forward as police pursue accountability.
Mother: Council failed murdered Sara Sharif
Olga Domin says her 10-year-old daughter Sara would be alive if Surrey Council had acted sooner. A damning report confirms multiple missed opportunities to save her from horrific abuse.
PSNI Engages With Presbyterian Church Over Safeguarding
The Presbyterian Church in Ireland admits serious safeguarding failings from 2009-2022 after a child sex offence conviction. PSNI confirms engagement as church leadership steps down.
Presbyterian Church safeguarding failures shock minister
Stormont minister Gordon Lyons expresses shock over Presbyterian Church safeguarding failures, as Moderator Rev Trevor Gribben steps down. Learn about the serious failings from 2009-2022 and the Church's response.
PCI Moderator Steps Down Over Safeguarding Failures
Rev Trevor Gribben resigns as Presbyterian Church in Ireland moderator after internal review reveals serious safeguarding failures spanning 13 years. Church apologises unreservedly.
50+ Child Asylum Seekers Missing from Kent Care
Exclusive investigation reveals more than 50 child asylum seekers have vanished from Kent care facilities, raising serious safeguarding concerns and prompting urgent government review.
QB Jaxson Dart visits children's hospital as Superman
University of Mississippi football star Jaxson Dart swaps his jersey for a Superman costume in an emotional surprise visit to Batson Children's Hospital, bringing joy to young patients and their families.
Child Bullying: 10 Warning Signs Every Parent Must Know
Expert reveals the subtle behavioural changes that could indicate your child is facing school bullying - and what action parents should take immediately.
Children's Booker Prize 2025: 'You Matter' Theme
The prestigious Children's Booker Prize announces a transformative new focus for 2025, directly telling young readers 'You Matter' through literature that validates their experiences and emotions.
Shelter from the Storm: Protecting Trafficked Children
A powerful new documentary exposes the hidden crisis of child trafficking in the US and reveals the dedicated shelters providing sanctuary and recovery for vulnerable young victims.
Teacher guilty of abusing 18 girls at residential school
A convicted teacher faces extended prison time after being found guilty of sexually abusing 18 former students at a residential school in a shocking case that spanned years.
Headteacher investigated over pupil breasts incident on trip
A secondary school headteacher faces serious allegations after claims emerged that a pupil's breasts were touched during an overseas trip. The school has launched an immediate investigation into the safeguarding concerns.
New laws protect child abuse victims in police operations
Groundbreaking legislation will enable Australian Federal Police to share sensitive material with state counterparts while implementing stronger safeguards for victims of child sexual abuse.
Home Office Faces Legal Action Over Child Protection Failures
The Home Office confronts potential legal action following a scathing report revealing systematic failures in protecting vulnerable children from modern slavery and exploitation.
Sleep Deprivation Damaging Children's Health, Research Reveals
Groundbreaking research reveals the alarming consequences of sleep deprivation in children, linking insufficient rest to serious physical and mental health issues that could affect their future.
Teachers face instant ban for student physical discipline
Exclusive: New government guidance empowers schools to instantly remove staff using physical force against students, marking a significant shift in classroom safeguarding policy.
Record child witchcraft abuse cases in England
Shocking new data reveals child abuse cases linked to witchcraft and demonic possession beliefs have reached unprecedented levels in England, with authorities reporting brutal exorcisms and torture of vulnerable children.
Schoolgirl forced to stand naked in traumatic search
A 16-year-old student was subjected to a traumatic strip search at her UK school, raising serious safeguarding concerns and prompting investigations into school procedures.
School bus driver forces pupil to walk 5 miles alone
A primary school child was abandoned miles from home after a bus driver refused to let them board, raising serious safeguarding concerns for parents across the UK.
EFL referee jailed for child sex offences
Former EFL assistant referee Mark Viccars receives 18-month prison sentence for child sexual offences, exposing safeguarding concerns in football officiating.
Church cannot be trusted on safeguarding, says Bishop
Exclusive: Bishop of London Sarah Mullally issues stark warning about Church's safeguarding failures as report reveals systemic problems in handling child abuse cases.
Down's syndrome man starved to death in care home neglect
A vulnerable man with Down's syndrome died from starvation in what coroner calls 'wholly avoidable' tragedy at Bristol care facility, exposing systemic care failures.
Second Wisconsin teacher accused of abusing underage student
A Wisconsin elementary school faces another devastating scandal as a second female teacher stands accused of sexually abusing an underage male student, sending shockwaves through the community.
Step-son's neglect led to pensioner's tragic death
A vulnerable pensioner died in squalid conditions after his step-son, entrusted as his carer, abandoned him without food or proper care in their Kent home.
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