Action for Children has warned of an alarming rise in the number of child neglect cases in a survey released today. A poll of nearly 2,000 primary school, pre-school, nursery and health professionals ...

Childhood emotional neglect can have a profound impact on a person, affecting their emotional, psychological, and social well-being in various ways that can last into adulthood. Emotional neglect ...

St Helens Council to discuss new 2025-2030 child neglect strategy, focusing on early intervention, multi-agency support, and improved outcomes ...

If law provides the skeleton of safeguarding, then art gives it breath, pulse and public conscience. Zimbabwe is a signatory ...

The UK government has announced a new register for individuals convicted of child cruelty offences, aiming to improve monitoring and protect vulnerable children.

The Keeping children safe in education (KCSIE) consultation is a significant opportunity to shape how schools safeguard children in a rapidly changing world. The Department for Education is proposing ...

NHS cuts to key safety roles could trigger more abuse and child deaths, such as those of Baby P and Victoria Climbié, doctors and experts have warned. Medical staff responsible for safeguarding in ...