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Government report prompts calls for better oversight to stop inappropriate practices at youth organisationsA government report has identified multiple safeguarding risks at “out-of-school settings” (OOSS), which include sports clubs, tuition centres an…
Bipartisan recommendation that would bring Australia in line with UN standards and is backed by advocates ‘noted’, but not supportedGet our morning and afternoon news emails, free app or daily news podcastThe New South Wales government says it will “re…
Studies find rising emergency presentations for suicidal ideation and self-harm, as well as growing antidepressant use Get our morning and afternoon news emails, free app or daily news podcastYounger girls are increasingly attending emergency departmen…
In 2017, 207 cases of accidental ingestion by children younger than six were reported, while in 2021 there were 3,054, report saysThe number of young children accidentally ingesting marijuana in the US has rocketed by 1,375% in the last five years, a n…
Former prime minister wanted to scrap mandatory staff-child ratios in nurseriesLiz Truss has urged Rishi Sunak not to ditch her childcare changes aimed at helping parents struggling with rising costs.The former prime minister was aiming to scrap mandat…
Pandemic, social inequality, austerity and online harm fuelling soaring NHS referrals, say expertsThe number of children in England needing treatment for serious mental health problems has risen by 39% in a year, official data shows.Experts say the pan…
Charity Become says ‘shocking’ numbers highlight need for stability and more funding for foster carersMore than 1,200 children in care were uprooted and had to move placements over Christmas last year, figures from councils in England show.The “shockin…
Exclusive: Official adviser recommends giving those arrested for low-level crimes a choice to accept help or face jailNew legal terrorism orders specifically for children should be brought in to tackle the growing numbers being arrested, the official a…
When soon-to-be high school grads decide which college to attend, location, sports, and Greek life are huge factors. But for college students planning for that first year away from home, safety should play an equally important role. Incoming freshmen c…
It doesn’t matter what type of pool you have – above or below ground – safety is a top concern. You need to make sure you take the proper security measures to ensure accidents don’t occur. Are you wondering how you can effectively protect your pool, fr…