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NSPCC Learning PodcastProtecting boys from financially motivated sexual extortionOnline sexual extortion can be financially motivated sexual extortion and blackmail using both real and AI generated images of boys and young males. Although this is not a new issue the National Crime Agency and the NSPCC has seen an increase in the last two years of boys experiencing online sexual extortion.
In this podcast episode, the NSPCC's Danielle Harris, Childline manager, discusses online sexual extortion with Marie Smith, who oversees the CEOP education programme based within the National Crime Agency.
The discussion covered:
what online sexual extortion is
how to spot the signs
h...
2025-08-0524 minNSPCC Learning PodcastChild criminal exploitation and the importance of early interventionChild criminal exploitation (CCE) is a form of child abuse where a child or young person is forced or coerced to engage in criminal activity or commit any type of crime.
In this episode, the NSPCC Helpline’s Service Head, Denise Ellis spoke to Tara Mellowes who is a Detective Constable in the exploitation team with Leicestershire Police.
The discussion covered:
what CCE is and the different forms it can take
why children can be targets for CCE
signs of CCE that professionals working with children should look out for
why early intervention is so...
2025-07-0327 minNSPCC Learning PodcastProtecting babies from the effects of domestic abuseResearch by For Baby's Sake suggests that domestic abuse was a factor in almost 50,000 babies a year being referred to children's social care in England between 2021 and 2023.
Our NSPCC Helpline domestic abuse project lead, Paddi Vint, spoke with Lauren Seager-Smith, CEO of the For Baby's Sake Trust, about this research and what we can learn from it.
They offered insight into the importance of services for pregnant families and babies being able to identify concerns and provide support. The discussion covered the difficulties with working out exactly how many babies are impacted by domestic abuse, blockers...
2025-05-3029 minNSPCC Learning PodcastSupporting Black mothers facing perinatal mental health challengesMental health difficulties can have a big impact on parents’ ability to provide responsive care for their babies, especially if parents aren't getting the support they need. Black mothers are disproportionately affected by mental health difficulties and are less likely to receive adequate perinatal mental health support.
In January 2025, Alexis Golden and Chi Mumbi from the NSPCC’s Pregnancy in Mind service spoke to Sandra Igwe Founder and Chief Executive at The Motherhood Group about the experiences of Black mothers and the importance of providing inclusive support for maternal mental health.
If you haven't done so alrea...
2025-05-0125 minNSPCC Learning PodcastOnline safety – a young person’s perspectiveThe online world is constantly changing, and young people are often more informed about online trends than adults. Young people are equipped with their own knowledge and understanding of what they need to know and do to stay safe online. It’s important to listen to their thoughts and opinions, and try to incorporate their voice into your online safety work.
In this podcast episode, you’ll hear from Will and Zara, two young people from the NSPCC’s Voice of Online Youth Group. They provide an insight into what life online is like for them, what makes them fe...
2025-02-2826 minNSPCC Learning PodcastMental health first aid kitsMental health is as important to a child’s safety as their physical health; mental health issues can sometimes lead to safeguarding and child protection issues. By recognising when a child is struggling with their mental health, and intervening to provide appropriate support, professionals working with children can help prevent mental health problems from escalating into crisis.
A mental health first aid kit is one tool that can be used to help. The kit contains a selection of resources to help young people manage their mental health if they’re struggling, such as ways to distract oneself, relax or calm...
2025-01-3120 minNSPCC Learning PodcastHow to plan meaningful participation work with victims and survivors of child sexual abuseThe voices of people with lived experience of child sexual abuse play an important role in understanding how to respond to and prevent this form of abuse. Conducting participatory work with victims and survivors can move the conversation around CSA forward and create positive change.
In this episode, you’ll learn about the benefits of involving victim-survivors including the impact of an IICSA Changemaker event in which victims and survivors shared their testimonies with policy-makers; the importance of creating a comprehensive risk register and safety plans; how to create a safe and inclusive environment for participants; and what to do...
2024-12-0233 minNSPCC Learning PodcastHow domestic abuse affects childrenBeing exposed to domestic abuse is a form of child abuse and children don't need to be directly involved for this to be the case. They may have seen or heard or experienced the effects of domestic abuse in the family and this can have a big impact on their behaviour, development, education and wellbeing.
In this podcast episode, experts from the NSPCC Helpline and Childline talk about that potential impact, as well as how you can spot the signs of domestic abuse and support children who are affected.
You can read this episode’s transcript on the...
2024-10-2826 minNSPCC Learning PodcastTeaching sex and relationships education with Talk RelationshipsSafe and effective sex and relationships education (SRE) plays a vital role in preventing abuse. However, teaching SRE can be challenging. According to a 2022 NASUWT and NSPCC survey, 46% of teachers say they don’t feel confident teaching sex and relationships education.
In this podcast episode, actor and Childline ambassador Natalie Dormer is joined by two teachers to talk about what it's like to teach sex and relationships in secondary schools. They discuss the challenges teachers may face when teaching SRE, as well as practical solutions to these problems.
You can read this episode’s transcript on the...
2024-09-0934 minNSPCC Learning PodcastThe voice of the child in social work practiceIt is important for social workers to consider the voice of the child — their experiences, their worries and their wants — when undertaking their work, particularly when conducting assessments. This improves professionals’ abilities to act in the child’s best interest.
In this episode, three consultant social workers from the NSPCC’s Quality and Practice team discuss: what we mean by ‘the voice of the child’ and why it is important; how to effectively capture the voice of the child and what barriers might get in the way of this; how to make use of the child’s voice in practical work, i...
2024-07-2928 minNSPCC Learning PodcastSupporting d/Deaf children: putting the child at the centre of decision makingLanguage and communication barriers faced by d/Deaf children and young people can manifest in a way that increases safeguarding risk. It's important that there are professionals who can understand and communicate with a child or young person if they need to report or disclose any issues they are experiencing.
In this podcast episode, a panel of experts from the Social Workers with Deaf Children and Professionals Working Group explore how the differing language and communication needs of d/Deaf children can affect their safety and the child protection support they receive.
📺 A fully accessible video ver...
2024-05-3137 minNSPCC Learning PodcastAbsenteeism in schoolsEducation is a vital part of ensuring children get the best possible start in life, and there can be safeguarding implications for children who are absent from school. If children miss school, the ability that schools have to offer them the support they need is compromised. And missing school may be an indicator of broader child protection concerns.
In this podcast episode, experts from the NSPCC and Childline discuss the potential causes for this, and what schools can do to address the problem. You’ll also hear two secondary school students share their thoughts on how the stresses an...
2024-04-2925 minNSPCC Learning PodcastUnderstanding pre-birth assessmentsPre-birth assessments help social work professionals to identify strengths, needs, risks and protective factors in the lives of expectant families. They play an important role in safeguarding babies; effective pre-birth assessments can ensure that families get the support they need before issues escalate.
In this podcast episode, In this podcast episode, Sophie Bell, Associate Head of Development at the NSPCC, talks to Anna Squirrell and Nina Bell, social work practitioners working in children’s social care in Blackburn with Darwen. The two experts discuss the practicalities of conducting effective pre-birth assessments, including what good practice looks like, what ch...
2024-03-2819 min
NSPCC Learning PodcastChildren in care | Recommendations for Change: a series about the IICSA final report - episode 3Many children enter care because they have been abused or neglected. IICSA found that, rather than being protected, many vulnerable children who entered care were subject to further abuse.
This episode of Recommendations for Change looks at the IICSA findings relating to children in care. How did institutions fail to protect looked after children, and what changes – through IICSA or other reform – need to be made to improve the care system for young people and keep them safer in future? This episode also covers the mandatory reporting recommendation made in the final IICSA report.
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2024-03-0432 minNSPCC Learning PodcastAn introduction to IICSA | Recommendations for Change: a series about the IICSA final report - episode 1Recommendations for Change is a new five-part podcast series from NSPCC Learning, exploring the Independent Inquiry into Child Sexual Abuse (IICSA) final recommendations. The series breaks down why the recommendations are needed, how they’ll work if implemented, and what impact they might have on the prevention of child sexual abuse.
This first episode of the series provides the background to the Inquiry. You will learn why IICSA was set up, how the NSPCC contributed to the Inquiry, and why it’s so important for professionals working with children to be aware of the Inquiry and its findings. The...
2024-02-2624 min
Do One Better with Alberto Lidji in Philanthropy, Sustainability and Social EntrepreneurshipSir Peter Wanless, CEO of the NSPCC (National Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children): Empowering Society to Protect ChildrenSir Peter Wanless, CEO of the NSPCC (National Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children), delves into their impactful work and recent legislative success driving forward the Online Safety Act.
The conversation begins with an overview of the NSPCC's mission to prevent child cruelty and protect children's rights across the UK. The episode highlights the organisation's recent legislative victories that have significantly advanced child protection law and policy.
A focal point of the discussion centers on the NSPCC's proactive engagement with policymakers and influential tech companies. This collaboration aims to address and mitigate the...
2024-02-1232 min
PocketGamer.biz PodcastS03 E20 NSPCC’s Kevin Antao And Andy Sallnow On How To Prevent Child Abuse In GamesThere’s no shortage of benefits that games bring to players, from increased creativity to developing interpersonal skills to greater self-confidence. Yet, gaming popularity grows, so do the silent risks posed to children online. Fortunately, there is an organisation leading the fight against child abuse and developing safe game design guidelines. The National Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children (NSPCC) is the UK’s leading children’s charity, protecting and advocating for youth in the UK and Channel Islands for 139 years. Joining host Peggy Anne Salz on the show this week is NSPCC’s Head of New Product...
2023-12-0137 minNSPCC Learning PodcastSupporting new parents through adversity – part twoThe first 1001 days of a child’s life are crucial for their development and wellbeing. Having access to caring relationships and support networks can help a child’s brain develop in a healthy way.
New parents who experience adversity, such as domestic abuse, may need additional help to build these support networks for their child.
This is the second half of a two-part podcast discussion focusing on For Baby’s Sake, a service which provides therapeutic and trauma-informed support to expectant parents who have experienced domestic abuse.
You'll hear from Ged Docherty, a Team Manage...
2023-11-1325 minNSPCC Learning PodcastSupporting new parents through adversity – part oneThe first 1001 days of a child’s life are crucial for their development and wellbeing. Having access to caring relationships and support networks can help a child’s brain develop in a healthy way.
New parents who experience adversity, such as domestic abuse, may need additional help to build these support networks for their child.
This is the first part in a two-part podcast discussion focusing on For Baby’s Sake, a service which provides therapeutic and trauma-informed support to expectant parents who have experienced domestic abuse.
You'll hear from Ged Docherty, a Team Manager...
2023-11-1326 minNSPCC Learning PodcastBuilding an evidence base for social workEvidence plays an important role in social work practice.
Knowledge gained from research and practical experience should be used to ensure decisions about safety and risk are well-informed and ethical.
In this podcast episode, a panel of experts from the NSPCC discuss how social workers can build and maintain an evidence base to support their work.
You can read this episode’s transcript on the NSPCC Learning website.
💬 About the speakers
Julian Fabian is a Consultant Social Worker with the NSPCC. He works across all their direct services for children in th...
2023-10-0923 minNSPCC Learning PodcastWhat's next for children's social care in England? A practical perspectiveThis is the second in a two-part series looking at the future of children’s social care in England. Listen to the first episode, an interview with Josh MacAlister, here.
Earlier this year, the UK government published its vision for the reform of children's social care in England: Stable homes built on love.
The strategy sets out a number of proposals to family support and early help services, including the rollout of new multi-disciplinary family help teams to provide earlier support to families so they don't reach crisis point.
In this podcast episode three ex...
2023-09-1129 minNSPCC Learning PodcastWhat’s next for children’s social care in England? An interview with Josh MacAlisterThis is the first in a two-part series looking at the future of children’s social care in England.
Earlier this year, the UK government published its vision for the reform of children's social care in England: 'Stable homes, built on love'.
The Independent Review of Children's Social Care in England, which published its final report in May 2022, provided a cornerstone for this strategy. The review was chaired by Josh MacAlister and aimed to produce recommendations for a social care system that puts lifelong loving relationships at the heart of the care system and acts decisively in r...
2023-09-0427 minNSPCC Learning PodcastDomestic abuse support in the workplaceWitnessing or experiencing domestic abuse can have a detrimental effect on a child's mental, physical and economic wellbeing. By recognising when an employee or colleague is experiencing domestic abuse, professionals working in any sector can help keep children safe.
In this podcast episode, domestic abuse experts from the NSPCC Helpline discuss what you can do to support and safeguard colleagues who experience domestic abuse.
The discussion covered:
why a workplace domestic abuse policy is good practice to support non-abusing parents and their children
what should be included in a workplace domestic abuse policy
the...
2023-08-0724 min
Founders For GoodSir Peter Wanless, the NSPCC: a decade leading the NSPCC in preventing cruelty to children 🧒💚Sir Peter Wanless is the CEO of NSPCC. One of the largest and longest standing charities in the UK, the NSPCC have spent over 130 years delivering on their mission to prevent cruelty to children. Peter has recently celebrated 10 years as their CEO, where he has helped modernise the charity to meet the everchanging and complex world of child abuse and neglect.The NSPCC break down their mission into three impact goals: 1. Everyone plays their part to prevent child abuse. 2. Every child is safe online. 3. Children feel safe, listened to and are supported.
2023-07-1158 min
The Social World Podcast143 Sir Peter Wanless. 10 years at NSPCCSir Peter Wanless. 10 tears at NSPCC where he has been the Chief Executive since June 2013. The charity’s longstanding purpose is to prevent cruelty to children, something it seeks to achieve through a mixture of service delivery, research, influencing, advocacy and campaigning. Among the NSPCC’s http://nspcc.org.uk direct services are Childline, 0800 1111 a confidential helpline for any young person with nowhere else to turn, the NSPCC Helpline help@nspcc.org.uk for any adult with a worry or concern about a child, the Child protection in Sport Unit and a network of service centres across the UK focused par...
2023-04-2833 min
The Social World Podcast143 Sir Peter Wanless. 10 years at NSPCCSir Peter Wanless. 10 tears at NSPCC where he has been the Chief Executive since June 2013. The charity’s longstanding purpose is to prevent cruelty to children, something it seeks to achieve through a mixture of service delivery, research, influencing, advocacy and campaigning. Among the NSPCC’s http://nspcc.org.uk direct services are Childline, 0800 1111 a confidential helpline for any young person with nowhere else to turn, the NSPCC Helpline help@nspcc.org.uk for any adult with a worry or concern about a child, the Child protection in Sport Unit and a network of service centres across the UK focused par...
2023-04-2833 minNSPCC Learning PodcastTogether for Childhood — what we've learnt to help prevent abuse and neglectTogether for Childhood (TfC), the NSPCC's place-based approach to prevent child abuse and neglect, was launched almost five years ago.
Listen to Pat Branigan, Assistant Director for Together for Childhood, talk to the panel of development managers from all four TfC sites about the benefits of a place-based and community-focused approach to preventing child abuse and neglect.
Read the podcast transcript on the NSPCC Learning website.
💬 About the speakers
Pat Branigan is the Assistant Director for Together for Childhood at the NSPCC. In addition to this, he’s an anthropologist with a background in pub...
2022-10-2429 min
The NSPCC Child Protection in Sport Unit podcastChanges to positions of trust legislationIn this podcast episode, we talk with our colleagues in the NSPCC about the new legislation passed in England and Wales on 28th June 2022, and soon Northern Ireland, which makes it illegal for someone in a position of trust in sports and faith organisations to have a sexual relationship with someone aged 16-17 in their care.
The extension to the positions of trust legislation comes after the NSPCC’s ‘Close the Loophole’ campaign. In this podcast we analyse who is included in the extension to the law and what this means for your organisation.
Featuring
Becky Gr...
2022-09-0635 minNSPCC Learning PodcastResearching mental health support for adolescents who have experienced sexual abuseIn this episode, we hear from Dr Helen Beckett and Dr Debbie Allnock, two researchers from the Safer Young Lives Research Centre (SYLRC), who worked on a study looking at adolescents’ experiences of sexual abuse and how this has affected their mental health and wellbeing.
The discussion covers the purpose of the study, the importance of listening to and learning from young people, and the ‘six pillars’ of an effective response to adolescents who have experienced sexual abuse.
Read the podcast transcript on the NSPCC Learning website.
💬 About the speakers
Dr Helen Beckett is Directo...
2022-09-0536 minNSPCC Learning PodcastSibling sexual abuseListen to Katy Tomkinson and Rowan Wolfe who work on our harmful sexual behaviour service talk about the effects of sibling sexual abuse on children and families; how to provide whole-family support; the impact of family dynamics and contributing factors to harmful sexual behaviour being displayed.
This episode touches on our practitioners’ experiences of working directly with children and families. Although all experiences are generalised, they could be upsetting for some, and may cause distress.
Read the podcast transcript on the NSPCC Learning website.
💬 About the speakers
Katy Tomkinson is a qualified social...
2022-06-0623 minNSPCC Learning PodcastUnderstanding denial in children displaying harmful sexual behaviourIn this podcast episode, Katy Tomkinson and Rowan Wolfe, who deliver our HSB service, talk about:
what denial and shame might look like in children and young people
the physical signs and non-verbal cues that children might display when talking about their experiences
building trusting relationships and using therapeutic and trauma-informed approaches
exercises for practitioners to help understand children’s lived experiences and explore feelings of shame and denial
the impact on children of parents or carers experiencing denial
techniques for working with a child or young person when they are fixed in their denial.
Read the podcast tr...
2022-02-2828 minNSPCC Learning PodcastAn interview with the NSPCC Helpline’s Domestic Abuse Practice AdvisorsDuring the first year of the COVID-19 pandemic, the NSPCC's national helpline saw a 35% increase in contacts about domestic abuse.1 In response to these rising figures, the NSPCC secured funding from the COVID-19 Support Fund to launch a three-year domestic abuse project and extend the capacity of the helpline to support contacts who have experienced domestic abuse. This project included the appointment of two Domestic Abuse Practice Advisors, Lisa Begley and Naomi Hawthorne.
In this episode, Lisa and Naomi speak to the NSPCC’s Quality and Development Manager, Paddi Vint. They discussed the risk factors and indicators of dom...
2022-01-3128 minNSPCC Learning PodcastWhy child neglect can happen and how to respond to itNeglect is a form of child abuse that can have serious and long-lasting effects on a child’s life, but it can be difficult to recognise.
In the second episode in this two-part podcast series exploring what can be done to support children and families experiencing neglect, Dawn Hodson, the NSPCC’s development lead for neglect, Mandi Tambourini-Moore, a family support worker for Liverpool Children’s Services, Lisa Shannon, the Graded Care Coordinator from Stockton-on-Tees Borough Council and Sharon Graham, an Early Help Manager at Shropshire Council discuss:
why neglect happens
the importance of keeping children at the...
2021-12-0622 minNSPCC Learning PodcastWhat is child neglect and how to spot the signsNeglect is a form of child abuse that can have serious and long-lasting effects on a child’s life, but it can be difficult to recognise.
In the first episode, Dawn Hodson, the NSPCC’s development lead for neglect, Mandi Tambourini-Moore, a family support worker for Liverpool Children’s Services, Lisa Shannon, the Graded Care Coordinator from Stockton-on-Tees Borough Council and Sharon Graham, an Early Help Manager at Shropshire Council discuss:
what neglect is and some of the harder to spot signs of neglect
the difficulties and challenges when conducting assessments
issues and challenges that arise in rela...
2021-12-0629 minNSPCC Learning PodcastUnderstanding technology-assisted harmful sexual behaviour (TA-HSB)TA-HSB is when children and young people use the internet or technology such as mobile phones to engage in sexual activity that may be harmful to themselves or others.
Listen to Pat Branigan, the NSPCC’s Associate Head of Development, Emma Hodgson, an NSPCC development social worker and Carol Carson from the AIM Project discuss:
the prevalence and different forms of TA-HSB
the NSPCC's research into this area
the challenges for professionals around the fast-paced nature of technology
resources available to help develop confidence in managing incidents of TA-HSB.
Read the podcast transcript on the NSPCC Le...
2021-11-2924 minNSPCC Learning PodcastPlanning therapeutic sessions for children displaying harmful sexual behaviourContinuing on from episode 43, social workers and children’s practitioners, Katy Tomkinson and Rowan Wolfe, talk about planning therapeutic sessions and assessing children and young people who have displayed harmful sexual behaviour.
You’ll learn more about:
preparing therapeutic session plans and helping children explore their life experiences through the use of timelines, family trees and cartoons
addressing sensitive topics such as sex and HSB, and exploring children and young people’s understanding around consent.
This episode touches on our practitioners' experiences of working directly with children and young people. Although all experiences are generalised, they could...
2021-11-2231 min
You're Not on Your OwnEpisode 34 - What to Do if There Are Concerns Over a Child Being Abused or Neglected? (NSPCC)Rachel Wallace, Local Campaigns Manager from the NSPCC, joins us again, this time to advise on what to do if you feel a child is being abused or neglected.
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2021-11-2112 minNSPCC Learning PodcastDirect work with children displaying harmful sexual behaviourHear NSPCC practitioners talk about conducting therapeutic sessions with children and young people and understanding how to manage incidents of harmful sexual behaviour.
You'll hear us discuss:
creating safe spaces in therapeutic session and using different techniques and strategies
providing clarity around confidentiality and safeguarding when working with children and young people
managing expectations of assessments
their own experiences of working with children and young people.
This episode touches on our practitioners’ experiences of working directly with children and families. Although all experiences are generalised, they could be upsetting for some, and may cause distress.
...
2021-11-1528 minYou're Not on Your OwnEpisode 33-How to Keep Children Safe from Grooming (NSPCC)Rachel Wallace, Local Campaigns Manager for the NSPCC in the Midlands, is back for another episode. This time talking about how to keep children safe from grooming. She talks about the different types of grooming and how to report it. She also advises on ways to help prevent grooming and talks about Talk PANTS, a way for parents to have a conversation with children about their bodies, to help keep them safe from sexual abuse.
Useful Websites:
NSPCC Programme InCtrl
Link: https://learning.nspcc.org.uk/services-children-families/inctrl
Net Aware-
Website: https://www.net-aware.org.uk/
Childline
Helplines: 0800 1111
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2021-10-2412 minNSPCC Learning PodcastBlack girls’ experiences of sexual abuseWe spoke to Jahnine Davis, co-founder of Listen Up, about her work into exploring the lack of representation of Black girls’ experiences in research and child sexual abuse services, including suggestions to help improve practice.
Ineke Houtenbos, a senior consultant with the NSPCC, and Jahnine discuss:
why the experiences of Black girls are missing from research and the impact on policy and practice
key findings from Jahnine’s research, including the experiences of participants
learning to improve practice and research
Jahnine’s experience as a Black woman embarking on this work.
This episode contains quotes from resear...
2021-09-2737 minYou're Not on Your OwnEpisode 31- Advice on Children’s and Young People's Mental Health (NSPCC)In this episode, Rachel from the NSPCC is back to advise us on our children's mental health. She talks about common mental health problems such as anxiety and depression and lets us know where to go to get help. Rachel also talks about how to support our children through the pandemic, reducing stress, and what to do if your child is self-harming.
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Childline -
Helplines: 0800 1111
Website: https://www.childline.org.uk/
NSPCC-
Helplines:0808 800 5000
email help@nspcc.org.uk.
Links: https://www.nspcc.org.uk/keeping-children-safe/childrens-mental-health/
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Websites: https://camhs.elft.nhs.uk/
NHS
Links: https://www.nhs...
2021-09-2614 min
The NSPCC Child Protection in Sport Unit podcastEating disorders 4 – Weight-making sports and activitiesThis is part one of a five part mini series on body image, weight management and disordered eating in sport we talk with Dr Carolyn Plateau, Senior Lecturer in Psychology, Loughborough University and former 800 metre international athlete.
We will be releasing one part of the mini series throughout week from the 6 - 10 September 2021.
Looking after yourself
This content may be sensitive to some individuals, it may bring up distressing memories, thoughts or feelings. If you need further support or know someone who might need support you will find links to organisations that can provide e...
2021-09-0920 min
The NSPCC Child Protection in Sport Unit podcastEating disorders 3 – Weight monitoring in sports settingsThis is part one of a five part mini series on body image, weight management and disordered eating in sport we talk with Dr Carolyn Plateau, Senior Lecturer in Psychology, Loughborough University and former 800 metre international athlete.
We will be releasing one part of the mini series throughout week from the 6 - 10 September 2021.
Looking after yourself
This content may be sensitive to some individuals, it may bring up distressing memories, thoughts or feelings. If you need further support or know someone who might need support you will find links to organisations that can provide e...
2021-09-0823 minThe NSPCC Child Protection in Sport Unit podcastEating disorders 2 – Transitions (understanding adolescent development)This is part one of a five part mini series on body image, weight management and disordered eating in sport we talk with Dr Carolyn Plateau, Senior Lecturer in Psychology, Loughborough University and former 800 metre international athlete.
We will be releasing one part of the mini series throughout week from the 6 - 10 September 2021.
Looking after yourself
This content may be sensitive to some individuals, it may bring up distressing memories, thoughts or feelings. If you need further support or know someone who might need support you will find links to organisations that can provide e...
2021-09-0714 minThe NSPCC Child Protection in Sport Unit podcastEating disorders 1 – Exploring terminologyThis is part one of a five part mini series on body image, weight management and disordered eating in sport we talk with Dr Carolyn Plateau, Senior Lecturer in Psychology, Loughborough University and former 800 metre international athlete.
We will be releasing one part of the mini series throughout week from the 6 - 10 September 2021.
Looking after yourself
This content may be sensitive to some individuals, it may bring up distressing memories, thoughts or feelings. If you need further support or know someone who might need support you will find links to organisations that can provide e...
2021-09-0611 minYou're Not on Your OwnEpisode 29 -How To Deal With Your Child Being Bullied (NSPCC)In this episode, Rachel Wallace, Local Campaigns Manager for the NSPCC in the Midlands, advises on child bullying. She talks about the different types of bullying and the effects it has on children and young people. She advises on what to do if your child is being bullied or is bullying others. Rachel also offers tips to young people on what to do if they witness bullying or are being bullied themselves.
For Further Information and Help:
NSPCC
Helpline-
For parents and carers: 0808 800 5000
email help@nspcc.org.uk.
Links:https://www.nspcc.org.uk/what-is-child-abuse/types-of-abuse/bullying-and-cyberbullying/
Net-Aware
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2021-08-2912 minNSPCC Learning PodcastUnderstanding intersectionality in social work practiceA child or young person’s identity and lived experience can affect how they engage with professionals and services.
This episode features Jahnine Davis and Nick Marsh, founders of Listen Up, where we explore intersectionality and its application within safeguarding practice. Ineke Houtenbos, a senior consultant at the NSPCC, leads the discussion around:
what intersectionality is
why intersectional thinking is important in safeguarding
the impact of not taking an intersectional approach when working with children and young people
the challenges in capturing intersectional experiences during assessments
how you can apply intersectional understanding to your work and de...
2021-08-2333 minYou're Not on Your OwnEpisode 27- How To Keep Your Child Safe Online (NSPCC)Joined with a special guest Hannah Ruschen, a Policy Officer the Child Safety Online team at the NSPCC, the UK's leading children’s charity which fights to end child abuse in the UK. In this episode, Hannah advises us on how to keep our children safe online without invading their privacy. She also gives tips on how to deal with the dangers of children being online such as child grooming, viewing inappropriate content, cyberbullying and more.
For Further Information and Help:
NSPCC
Helpline-
For parents and carers: 0808 800 5000
email help@nspcc.org.uk.
Links:
https://www.nspcc.org.uk/keeping-children-safe/online-safety/
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2021-08-0118 minNSPCC Learning PodcastRecognising domestic abuse as a child protection issueIn this episode, we discuss the complexities of domestic abuse and why it is a safeguarding and child protection issue. We talk about the main themes that emerged from our learning from case reviews briefing on domestic abuse and share what we see in practice.
Exposure to domestic abuse has a direct impact on children and can affect their physical health and mental wellbeing. Just because it isn’t disclosed, does not mean that a child or family you’re working with isn’t experiencing it.
Listen to the episode to:
gain an insight into t...
2021-07-2627 min
Breaking Mum & Dad: The PodcastCatherine and Leanne on NSPCC’s Fight For a Fair StartWelcome to Breaking Mum and Dad: The Podcast! This is the podcast that talks all about parental mental health, the highs and lows of parenting and everything in between.This week is a bit different on Breaking Mum and Dad. Anna invited two guests on the podcast. One, Catherine Hudson, Talent manager for NSPCC and Leanne, a lady who after giving birth to her son in 2016 really struggled with her mental health. The ladies chat about their births, the struggles they faced as parents following those births, feeling a lack of support and the...
2021-07-2141 minNSPCC Learning PodcastBuilding children and young people’s digital resilienceThe internet can be a useful resource for children and young people to learn, access educational materials and stay in touch with friends and family.
Now more than ever, young people are using tablets, laptops and mobile phones to interact with others, especially during the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. But with this comes an increased risk of technology-assisted child sexual abuse (TA-CSA), bullying and grooming, which can affect children outside of the online world.
We invited practitioners from our InCtrl service, a preventative group-work programme, to talk about creating safer online experiences, building digital resilience and encouraging...
2021-02-2226 minNSPCC Learning PodcastInvolving volunteers in delivering services for vulnerable familiesVolunteers play an important role in helping to engage vulnerable families in a service and can provide ongoing peer support on a one-to-one basis. We commissioned a review that explores current research evidence on involving volunteers in delivering services to support families and examine the outcomes for parents, children and volunteers.
In this episode, we’re joined by the authors of the review, Dr. Louca-Mai Brady and Berni Graham, as well as Dr Georgia Hyde-Dryden, who is a part of the NSPCC’s Development and Impact Team. You’ll hear us discuss the key findings and best practices identi...
2021-01-2521 minThe Social World Podcast112 Sir Peter Wanless Chief Exec NSPCCPeter Wanless has been the Chief Executive of the National Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children since June 2013. The charity’s longstanding purpose is to prevent cruelty to children, something it seeks to achieve through a mixture of service delivery, research, influencing, advocacy and campaigning. Among the NSPCC’s http://nspcc.org.uk direct services are Childline, 0800 1111 a confidential helpline for any young person with nowhere else to turn, the NSPCC Helpline help@nspcc.org.uk for any adult with a worry or concern about a child, the Child protection in Sport Unit and a network of service...
2021-01-1234 minThe Social World Podcast112 Sir Peter Wanless Chief Exec NSPCCPeter Wanless has been the Chief Executive of the National Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children since June 2013. The charity’s longstanding purpose is to prevent cruelty to children, something it seeks to achieve through a mixture of service delivery, research, influencing, advocacy and campaigning. Among the NSPCC’s http://nspcc.org.uk direct services are Childline, 0800 1111 a confidential helpline for any young person with nowhere else to turn, the NSPCC Helpline help@nspcc.org.uk for any adult with a worry or concern about a child, the Child protection in Sport Unit and a network of service...
2021-01-1234 minNSPCC Learning PodcastWhat have we learnt during COVID-19?The past nine months has been difficult for everyone. Lockdowns, social distancing measures and local restrictions meant that adults working with children had to change the way they operate. But how have we adapted and how has COVID impacted on the NSPCC’s priorities?
In this episode, we reflect on the past nine months with our CEO, Peter Wanless, discussing the issues and challenges children and young people are facing; what child protection and safeguarding themes have emerged; delivering services for children and families remotely.
This episode covers:
the issues and challenges children and yo...
2020-12-1126 minNSPCC Learning PodcastBonus episode: what research tells us about our Baby Steps serviceListen to the episode to hear key learning from the research and how it’ll help develop practice; why we’ve adapted our service delivery models; what families, practitioners, facilitators and external partners think about the changes; and how the voice of the child was captured.
Read the podcast transcript on the NSPCC Learning website.
💬 About the speakers
Michelle Maybury is a project manager at the NSPCC with a key responsibility for all the services currently within our Scale-Up portfolio, including Baby Steps. She has worked in a variety of roles focussed on supporting our develop...
2020-11-3019 minNSPCC Learning PodcastGiving birth during a pandemic: what parents experienced and how we’re helpingOur Baby Steps service – a perinatal education programme – has been designed to help prepare people for becoming new parents. Our service ensures the mental health and wellbeing of parents, healthy development of the child and that there’s a positive relationship between the child and parents.
We’ve released a new podcast episode that focuses on how we’ve delivered our Baby Steps service with our external partners during the pandemic and what changed. If you're interested in the research we undertook to gather insights and better adapt our services for parents, listen to our bonus episode.
Read t...
2020-11-3027 min
Digital DreamsYorkshire Three Peak Challenge | NSPCC | Increase awarenessAs mentioned during the episode please check NSPCC website: https://www.nspcc.org.uk/
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2020-11-1705 minThe NSPCC Child Protection in Sport Unit podcastLearning from lived experience of childhood sexual abuse in sport
In this episode, we talk with former swimmer Karen Leach about her experience of childhood sexual abuse and what we can learn from it to keep children safer in sport.
We discuss the importance of creating a culture of safety where children are heard and robust policies and clear codes of conduct mean rule breaks can be challenged.
Featuring
Carole Billington-Wood – CPSU Senior Consultant
Karen Leach – Voices Ambassador, member of the Sport England Advisory Panel
Looking after yourself
During this podcast we talk about childhood sexual abuse. This may be difficult to h...
2020-10-2135 minNSPCC Learning PodcastHow we’re delivering our Schools Service during the pandemicOver the last few months, our Speak out Stay safe volunteers and staff have been unable to visit primary schools to help children understand what abuse is and that they have the right to be safe. In order to continue to reach every child during the pandemic, we’ve worked hard to launch an online version of the programme that can be used in the classroom.
Hear us discuss:
how COVID-19 has affected the Speak out Stay safe programme and children’s lives
the development of the online programme and the process behind it
what the diff...
2020-10-1917 minNSPCC Learning PodcastChildren never just witness domestic abuseDomestic abuse can both directly and indirectly disrupt the relationship between a parent and their child (Humphreys et al, 20061; Buchanan, 20182). Abuse can happen in any relationship, and both males and females can be abused or be abusers.
It’s important to recognise that children are never just witnesses to domestic abuse but they also experience it. For the last ten years, the NSPCC has been running a service called Domestic Abuse, Recovering Together (DART™) which is a ten-week group work programme to help children and families overcome the adverse effects of domestic abuse.
To mark DART’s ten...
2020-09-2824 min
Real Talk With TerryReal Talk | Joanne, NSPCC Fundraising ManagerTerry speaks to Joanne McMaster, Fundraising Manager at NSPCC Northern Ireland regarding the work that NSPCC do for children and young adults across Northern Ireland as well as the long-lasting effects Covid-19 will have on fundraising as a whole in how they have had to take a more virtual approach.
Terry also promotes our latest Fundraising campaign for the NSPCC which we are holding on the 23rd September 2020 - POWER OF 4.
You can read all about it here: https://www.bellcomp.co.uk/news/nspcc-fundraising-campaign-2020/
2020-08-2612 minNSPCC Learning PodcastSafeguarding advice for tutorsThe tutoring sector is largely unregulated. However, like teachers, tutors are also responsible for ensuring the young people they work with are protected. Students may open up to them about what is going on in their lives. It could be related to abuse, neglect or any other concerns they have. Therefore, it’s vital that all tutors are aware of their safeguarding responsibilities and what appropriate practices and behaviour are so they don’t put a child or themselves at risk.
In this episode, you’ll hear us talk to two members of The Tutors' Association (TTA) about:
2020-08-2419 minNSPCC Learning PodcastChildren’s services, social distancing and COVID-19Social distancing measures and lockdown has made it difficult for practitioners to provide direct contact to children and families. Other than occasional doorstep visits, check-ins are no longer face-to-face but take place through video and telephone calls. How are practitioners ensuring that children and families’ needs are still being met?
You'll hear from a children’s services practitioner about:
the pressures of lockdown and the long-term impact, including looking out for concerning signs of abuse and neglect
how they’re working with multiple agencies to meet different children and families’ needs and distributing resources for parents and care...
2020-06-2920 minNSPCC Learning PodcastReturning to school post-lockdownSome children and young people are starting to go back to school and teachers are preparing to welcome pupils back after a three-month hiatus. But what’s happened in the past few months? How have schools adjusted to the new ‘normal’ and what will change now that these pupils have begun to return?
We invited Kay Joel, NSPCC’s Senior Education Consultant to talk about the current situation and provide an insight into the enquiries the NSPCC’s Library and Information service has received from people who work with children. The episode explores:
managing safeguarding concerns
supporting...
2020-06-1519 minThe NSPCC Child Protection in Sport Unit podcastOnline Safety for sportIn this podcast, we explore how sports organisations can keep children and young people safe whilst participating in virtual sport and physical activity.
Liza Ware, CPSU Senior Consultant, is joined by NSPCC colleagues Laura Randall and Helen Westerman, to discuss the new challenges brought to life during the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic and the risks children may be exposed to in a virtual sporting setting.
Featuring:
Liza Ware – CPSU Senior Consultant
Laura Randall – NSPCC Head of Strategy (online safety lead)
Helen Westerman – NSPCC Service Head for Local Campaigns (NSPCC/O2 online safety lead)
For fur...
2020-05-1837 minNSPCC Learning PodcastThe invisible voice of children under twoIn this month’s podcast episode we discuss our learning from case reviews briefing on infants with three social workers. Case reviews are conducted when a child has died or been seriously injured due to abuse or neglect. Reviewing the learning from reviews can help us to identify areas of practice to focus on and improve.
Infants under two may not be able to verbally express what they see and experience to social workers and practitioners. So how do you decide on whether you need to intervene and help a child whose needs aren’t being met or who...
2020-03-0926 min
I am a Health Visitor"Look, Say, Sing, Play" The NSPCC's new tool to promote positive family interactionsNSPCC new tool for practitioners: Look, Say, Sing, Play
NSPCC has launched a new campaign called Look, Say, Sing, Play which aims to help prevent abuse early by supporting parents to build strong attachments and relationships with their children.
This is an excellent resource to use with families, and to organise a local campaign in your community is totally free and is something the NSPCC could do in partnership with your local health visiting team - get in touch at help@nspcc.org.uk and ask for ‘Look, Say, Sing Play’.
Resources and Further Reading:
NSPCC campaigns:
https://www.nspcc.org...
2020-02-1114 minNSPCC Learning PodcastPreventing harmful sexual behaviour in educationWhat is good practice for preventing harmful sexual behaviour? We explore how you can use preventative and proactive measures to protect young people and manage incidents of sexualised behaviour appropriately.
In this episode, you’ll learn about:
delivering PSHE education programmes and relationships and sex education (RSE)
providing the right support for young people in educational settings, the wider community or online
what you can do to help staff in dealing with peer-on-peer sexualised behaviour and peer-on-peer abuse
how you can support parents and carers in creating safer environments for their children
the importance of working colla...
2020-02-1029 minNSPCC Learning PodcastAssessing sexualised behaviourIt can be hard to determine what is healthy, problematic, inappropriate or serious sexual behaviour in schools, particularly where there are limited resources available.
This is where specialist provision and services can help. They can support you in assessing the young person who has displayed sexually harmful behaviour and help you to understand the nature and extent of this behaviour. However, not all behaviour concerns will require a referral to a specialist service.
In this episode, our guest speakers discuss:
how assessments such as the AIM assessment are used to determine levels of risk and w...
2020-01-2730 minNSPCC Learning PodcastHarmful sexual behaviour in schoolsAround a third of child sexual abuse is by other children or young people (Hackett, 2014). Educational settings play a key role in identifying and preventing harmful sexual behaviour. However, this can be difficult to manage without adversely affecting the education of both the child and young person that has experienced the abuse and the child who has displayed the behaviour.
This episode will help you to understand:
the issues schools, colleges and academies are currently seeing and why there’s an increase in sexualised behaviour in young people
what healthy, problematic and harmful behaviours are and how yo...
2020-01-1327 minNSPCC Learning PodcastSupporting young people with learning disabilitiesThe NSPCC developed Love Life in partnership with Dr. El Stannage and Connecting Youth Culture for young people with learning difficulties or special educational needs.
The films and resources help support adults in starting conversations with young people aged 11 to 25 about topics such as feelings, privacy and boundaries, relationships and online safety.
Listen to our episode to find out:
why and how the films and resources were developed
how the resources can be delivered
the benefits these resources provide for young people with learning disabilities
Read the podcast transcript on the NSPCC Learning website.
2019-12-0924 minNSPCC Learning PodcastSteps to Safety programmeListen to this week’s episode to learn about:
the Steps to Safety programme, including the research behind the service and its development process
what the outcomes were from the feasibility study and what we learnt from the service
how practitioners assessed parents, delivered sessions and modules and used Video Interaction Guidance (VIG)
the challenges practitioners encountered whilst implementing the pilot programme
how children’s voices were considered at each stage to ensure the service was delivered safely.
Read the podcast transcript on the NSPCC Learning website.
💬 About the speakers
Nicola McConnell is a Senior Evaluatio...
2019-11-2530 min
Open Data Institute PodcastsODI Fridays: How the NSPCC protects the data of users onlineThe NSPCC is on a data ethics journey to ensure all interactions support their work to safeguard children, and this includes how they work with advertising networks.
They started by looking at cookie tracking across our websites and understanding what is collected and where it goes. From data to people, this will be a practical presentation on the steps they’ve taken, what they’ve reviewed, the questions they’ve asked and their path forward.
About the speaker
As Head of Data for NSPCC, Dawn Hemingway leads a multifunctional team driving a significant process, technology and cultural change programme that places...
2019-11-0139 minNSPCC Learning PodcastWhat is the Underwear Rule?Tune into our episode for more about:
the impact PANTS has had since it launched in 2012
having conversations around PANTS and embedding the messages into daily life
how local safeguarding boards, parents, schools and local communities are helping to raise awareness of the campaign
what children have said about the PANTS campaign and future developments to materials and resources.
Read the podcast transcript on the NSPCC Learning website.
💬 About the speakers
Ally Sultana is the Local Campaigns Manager for the NSPCC covering the East and West Midlands and is involved in keeping children and you...
2019-10-2823 minNSPCC Learning PodcastTogether for Childhood in StokeIn this episode, we speak to Leila Canay, one of Stoke’s Children Services Practitioners about:
what evaluation activities are currently being run in Stoke
how the initiative has invited change and developed over time working with the community and partners
establishing professional and community partnerships, including embracing collaboration and co-creation
how young people can be involved in influencing and informing Together for Childhood in their local area.
Read the podcast transcript on the NSPCC Learning website.
💬 About the speakers
Leila Canay is a Children’s Services Practitioner at the NSPCC’s Stoke Service Centre and a...
2019-10-1422 minNSPCC Learning PodcastCharity trustees’ responsibilitiesIn this episode, our contributors discuss:
the role and responsibilities of a charity trustee
the key to good governance in a charity
the importance of complying with legislation and guidance around keeping children safe
top tips to ensure charity trustees and managers are working well and playing an active role in safeguarding.
This series was carried out as part a partnership led by NCVO, funded by the Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) and the National Lottery Fund within the Safeguarding Training Fund programme.
Read the podcast transcript on the NSPCC Learning website.
2019-09-3028 minNSPCC Learning PodcastSafeguarding in faith-based communitiesWe are almost reaching the end of our series on safeguarding children and young people within local communities. Tune into this week’s episode to find out more about:
the role faith-based communities and groups have in children and young people’s lives
why it’s essential groups and communities understand their safeguarding responsibilities
how to address safeguarding challenges and develop a safeguarding culture that works alongside cultural beliefs, values and customs
the importance in listening to children and young people and ensuring children always feel listened to.
These episodes were produced as part of a partnership led by NCV...
2019-09-1625 minNSPCC Learning PodcastSchools’ role in safeguarding overviewIn this podcast episode, you’ll learn about:
good safeguarding practices for schools
the barriers children can face when talking about their experiences of abuse
managing relationships with parents
supporting students and staff and promoting positive mental health
how to work with other organisations and statutory services in the community to ensure pupils feel safe and supported.
Read the podcast transcript on the NSPCC Learning website.
💬 About the speakers
Kay Joel is a Senior Consultant at the NSPCC who works closely with schools to provide external consultancy. This includes undertaking safeguarding policy audits and visitin...
2019-09-0929 minNSPCC Learning PodcastEnhancing online safety for children overviewOur host Chris Cloke and Gawain Griffiths, a Website Supervisor for the NSPCC discuss:
how to run online services safely and manage an online presence effectively adopting professional and personal life boundaries online, particularly, with social media and email accounts
the impact of bullying and how to prevent it online and respond appropriately
who organisations can go to for resources, guidelines, templates and support
what children and young people tell Childline about keeping safe online.
These episodes were produced as part of a partnership led by NCVO, funded by the Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) a...
2019-09-0231 minNSPCC Learning PodcastSafeguarding adults and childrenThrough this episode, you’ll find out more about:
the similarities, differences and challenges in safeguarding adults and children
how organisations working with mixed-age groups can safeguard children and adults in their care
the importance of separate policies and procedures for adults and children
safer recruitment and changing organisational culture so that safeguarding is a priority
the support and resources available to mixed-age group organisations.
These episodes were produced as part of a partnership led by NCVO, funded by the Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) and the National Lottery Fund within the Safeguarding Training Fund programme....
2019-08-1928 minNSPCC Learning PodcastNominated child protection lead overviewThis summer, we are releasing a compilation of episodes on key topics related to safeguarding children and young people within your community.
Learn more about:
building a safer culture in your organisation
how to deal with and respond to concerns about a young person or adult
making the nominated lead role visible to children, staff and parents so they know who to go to for support
training and development needs, including supervision and support for nominated leads
the importance of establishing multi-agency relationships.
These episodes were produced as part of a partnership led by NCVO, funded b...
2019-08-0532 minNSPCC Learning PodcastIntroduction to safeguarding at eventsIn this episode, we focus on:
advice, tips and guidance on safeguarding to get you started
common challenges organisations face when addressing safeguarding issues
bringing organisations up to speed with current legislation
the need for organisations to tailor policies and procedures
keeping communication channels open between children and organisations.
These podcasts were produced as part of a partnership led by NCVO, funded by the Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) and the National Lottery Fund within the Safeguarding Training Fund programme.
Read the podcast transcript on the NSPCC Learning website.
💬 About the spe...
2019-07-2234 minNSPCC Learning PodcastHow safe are our children? report overviewThe lead author of the report, Holly Bentley, a Senior Information Specialist at the NSPCC speaks about:
why we chose to focus on online safety and online abuse this year
where we sourced the data from
how we collaborated with experts who have an insight into the world of online safety
the key findings and main conclusions drawn from the report
how our surveys gave children a safe space to talk about their experiences.
Read the podcast transcript on the NSPCC Learning website.
💬 About the speakers
Holly Bentley is a Senior Information Specialist at the NS...
2019-07-0816 minNSPCC Learning PodcastMilitary families overviewTune into the podcast to listen to our experts discuss:
what professionals should consider when working with military families
how the child’s voice was incorporated into our evaluation activities
safeguarding and child protection issues faced by military-connected children
parental resilience, social connections and emotional development
key findings and recommendations from our service evaluation report.
Read the podcast transcript on the NSPCC Learning website.
💬 About the speakers
Nicola McConnell is a Senior Evaluation Officer within the NSPCC’s Evidence Team who has over 20 years of experience in evaluating health and social care services for childre...
2019-06-2431 minNSPCC Learning PodcastSafer recruitment in education overviewThis episode features two of our Senior Consultants at the NSPCC, Donya Pourzand and Craig Keady, who discuss the importance of safer recruitment in educational institutions.
They explore:
how schools, colleges and academies can recruit safely
what can go wrong when a safer recruitment process isn’t followed
examples of high-level profile cases that have put education in the spotlight for the wrong reasons
the common errors made by educational institutions during recruitment processes
why training is key to bringing safer recruitment statutory guidance to life
the importance of including the child’s voice in recruitment.
Read the...
2019-06-1028 minNSPCC Learning PodcastAnti-bullying in schools overviewWe talk to the NSPCC’s Senior Educational Consultant, Kay Joel, about the following:
the importance of having anti-bullying policies and procedures
why schools need an anti-bullying ethos approach
how policies and procedures have changed over the years
what makes an effective anti-bullying policy and procedure
where to go for further tips and advice on bullying.
Read the podcast transcript on the NSPCC Learning website.
💬 About the speaker
Kay Joel is a Senior Consultant at the NSPCC who works closely with schools to provide external consultancy. This includes undertaking safeguarding policy audits and visiting school...
2019-05-2808 minNSPCC Learning PodcastSpeak out Stay safe overviewSpeak out Stay safe is our free safeguarding service that we’ve been running in primary schools since 2011. The programme is delivered by specially trained staff and volunteers with the help of our Speak out Stay Safe mascot, Buddy the speech bubble. Pupils are taught in a lively, memorable and child-friendly way.
Joining us in this podcast, we have Rose Bray, NSPCC’s Reach Development Project Manager for the NSPCC’s Schools Service, Karen Squillino who leads on our direct work with schools, and Katie, a parent whose son has taken part in the programme.
This podcas...
2019-05-1332 minNSPCC Learning PodcastPerinatal mental health overviewThe NSPCC runs two services that support parents with their mental health, Pregnancy in Mind (PiM) and Baby Steps. In our fifth podcast, we speak with Louise Harrington, Development and Impact Manager and Victoria Joel (Tori), Implementation Manager about preventative mental health services and perinatal educational programmes.
Find out why parents might be referred to these types of services, how they engage with families to provide the right support and what provisions are currently available to parents outside of the NSPCC.
We end the podcast with a discussion about how the child is kept at the centre of t...
2019-04-2929 minNSPCC Learning PodcastThe Lighthouse overviewThe Lighthouse is a multi-agency service for children and young people in Barnet, Camden, Enfield, Haringey and Islington who have experienced any form of sexual abuse, including exploitation. At The Lighthouse, the child is at the centre, to make sure they have a safe place to recover at their own pace and rebuild their lives. The Lighthouse (Child House) is led by University College London Hospitals in partnership with NSPCC and Tavistock and Portman NHS Trust and will be piloted for two years.
In this podcast episode Ali is joined by two members of the Lighthouse team: Emma...
2019-04-2328 minNSPCC Learning PodcastProtect and Respect - The NSPCC's CSE serviceIn this podcast episode, Ali talks to four members of the Protect and Respect team: Holly Gordon, Impact and Development Manager, Laura Gaffor and Amy Stelfox, Child Service Practitioners and Mike Williams, Senior Evaluation Officer.
Holly, Laura, Amy and Mike discuss the Protect and Respect service, which offers two types of support: awareness raising group work and a support and protection service. They talk about the issues surrounding CSE and how best to work with children and young people who have been or are at risk of exploitation.
They also discuss the findings of a recent...
2019-03-2731 minNSPCC Learning PodcastTogether for Childhood overviewIn this podcast episode, we speak to Jon Brown, the NSPCC's Head of Development and Impact. Jon gives us an overview of Together for Childhood, which is being developed in four sites: Glasgow, Grimsby, Plymouth and Stoke. He talks about the collaborations and co-developments between voluntary, statutory and community sectors, how the programme is helping develop current and new NSPCC services and how it is being funded, evaluated and rolled out.
We'll be visiting the four sites in future episodes to talk more in depth about the work they are doing.
Read the podcast transcript on...
2019-03-1525 min
Capital Birmingham NewsCall from NSPCC to get schools to be more open with young people about choking game dangers after Birmingham boy diesThere are calls for more information for teachers about the choking game after it's thought a 12-year-old in Birmingham died playing it.
A coroner ruled Karnel Haughton's death in Castle Vale in June as misadventure.
She also said she'd write to the Department for Education to get more information into schools about the dangers.
Kieren Lyons from the NSPCC says young people need all the information they can get...
#CapitalReports #ChokingGame #Birmingham #NSPCC
2016-09-2100 min
Heart West MidlandsNSPCC says schools should get more information about the so-called Choking Game after Birmingham boy diesAfter the death of a 12-year-old in Birmingham - schools have been sent more information about the so-called choking game.
It's thought Karnel Haughton had been playing it before he died in June.
A coroner's ruled his death as misadventure - and the inquest heard his headteacher didn't feel there was enough information for teachers on it.
Kieran Lyons from the NSPCC - says schools need to be a big part of stopping more deaths...
#HeartNews #ChokingGame #Birmingham #NSPCC
2016-09-2100 min
PMJ ProductionsTuesday 10th May 2016 #SketTalkBacks “The importance of listening to children and young people” NSPCC with Chris ClokeChris Cloke is Head of Safeguarding in Communities at the NSPCC. The NSPCC is committed to keeping children safe online. We are lobbying government and technology companies for effective controls for online safety for children; to run public education campaigns; and to find ways to deter people from viewing child abuse images. Chris will argue that if we are to help keep children and young people safe, we really need to listen to what they are saying and understand their experience. Visit: nspcc.org.uk
2016-06-2115 min
Mandate NowJon Brown @LBC interview on 17/06/15 prompts important questions about NSPCC role
Jon Brown's interview contains no initiatives for prevention* of abuse of children despite the NSPCC being the National Society for the Prevention* of Cruelty to Children.
Jon Brown refers to 'historic abuse' ....Where is he? The Government has dropped this offensive term for the CSA inquiry, the DPP does not use it and neither doesThames Valley Police. But the country's largest child protection charity does which could, as some think, demonstrate disregard.
Mr Brown ducks a question about whether the lack of #CSA counselling is a Government issue by saying that the local community 'should demand it.' Never let...
2015-06-1806 minMandate NowIain Dale 20/5/15 interviews Jon Brown of @NSPCC - 'why weren't you aware of this? Has the NSPCC failed?'An interview with Jon Brown of the NSPCC's head of sexual abuse programmes. (What does it mean?)
Mr Brown repeatedly informs us that victims are coming forward in greater numbers. What Mr Brown seems unkeen to address is early intervention in Regulated Activities and staff reluctance to report abuse. Within this contribution Mr Brown asserts there has been a change of culture which implies 'its all different now' and perhaps therefore the pressing need to address child protection in RA's has been averted. If this is the case, the narrative is wrong. The NSPCC though has submitted...
2015-05-2503 min