Today is National Burns Awareness Day, the annual campaign organised by The Children’s Burns Trust. The focus of this year’s campaign is the devastating link between children living in the most deprived areas of England and Wales and those who are admitted to a...
Record numbers of children and young people are being referred to mental health services for crisis and non-crisis care, as the toll of the pandemic on the country’s mental health is revealed in a new analysis by the Royal College of Psychiatrists. Eighteen months...
We often post about road safety as it’s important that everyone stays safe on the road whether they’re a pedestrian, cyclist or a passenger travelling in a vehicle. Children and young people can be especially vulnerable travelling to or from school or when...
The education team at CEOP (the Child Exploitation and Online Protection Command) have told us about some great resources they have for educators and parents. If you’re planning online safety sessions for this term, you may find them useful. They’re aimed at...
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...
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...
