Supporting Children’s Mental Health Problems
Mental health problems can be very damaging, affecting people in many ways. For children and young people, triggers can be issues such as eating disorders, self-esteem, bullying, life changes, behavioural problems, and others. Knowing how to recognise and deal with...
Alarming Increase in Online Grooming of Children
An alarming article in the Daily Mirror (24 August) reveals that online grooming of children has rocketed by almost 70% in the last three years, following a Freedom of Information investigation by the NSPCC. The article explains - Information gathered from 42 police...
Olly Stephens Murder Verdict
On July 26th, two 14-year-old boys were found guilty of the murder of Olly Stephens (13) in Reading, Berkshire, in January. A 14-year-old girl who was also involved in the crime was found guilty of manslaughter. All three are now awaiting sentencing. They murdered...
Young People’s Mental Health
Two London Councils, the City of Westminster and the Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea have produced a useful mental health support guide for young people.
Reigate and Banstead Junior Citizen Event 2021
We're excited to share some photos from another of our events. This time it's the Reigate & Banstead 'Junior Citizen' which started on Monday, 5th July and finishes on Friday, 16th July 2021 at Woodhatch Place, 11 Cockshot Hill, Reigate RH2 8EF. By the time the...
Type 1 Diabetes – Know the Signs in Children.
Here's a simple chart from Diabetes UK highlighting the signs and symptoms of Type 1 to look out for in children. Referred to as 'The 4 Ts' it recommends that if your child displays any one of the signs, you should consult your GP urgently to arrange a test. You can...
Great News – Our Child Safety Events Resume.
The team here at Child Safety Media are feeling very happy - or as the saying goes 'Over the Moon'!!. When Covid started, and all the regulations came into play, we had to suspend our Junior Citizen and Crucial Crew events which of course was the right thing to do....
County Lines Drug Gangs Exploiting Children as Young as Eight
A disturbing investigation by London radio station LBC has found children as young as eight are being exploited by county lines gangs to deal drugs, move weapons and hide cash. It also reveals that gangs are turning to social media to identify young people, coerce...
Child Safety Week is Nearly Here
Child Safety Week is an annual community education campaign run by the Child Accident Prevention Trust (CAPT), acting as a catalyst for thousands of safety conversations and activities UK-wide. We help families build confidence and skills in managing the real risks to...
Nude Image Sharing Abuse
CEOP is a command of the National Crime Agency, and their role is to tackle the sexual abuse and exploitation of children, both online and offline. CEOP pursue those who sexually exploit and abuse children, prevent people from becoming involved in child sexual...