Instagram boosts privacy and parental control on teen accounts
June 25, 2026
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Introduction: Why Somatic Awareness Matters Have you ever walked into a room and instantly felt tense, even though nothing seemed wrong? Or
In the fast-paced world of fostering, it’s easy to become consumed by paperwork, procedures, and deadlines. Meetings, case files, and compliance checks
The end of the year is a time of reflection, so praise yourself for the difference you have made to children’s lives,
Pulling together key themes compiled from NSPCC : Listening to and capturing the voice of the child is central to effective safeguarding
Safeguarding is a key role of foster carers, and when a child is not where you expect them to be, they may
We’re reminding young people that Childline is confidential and here to help. As Pride Month gets underway, we’re reminding children and young
When talking about Neurodiversity, it is important to understand the language we are using. People will generally fall into one of two
What is Online Misogyny? Online misogyny refers to content and behaviour found online that promotes hatred, abuse, or harmful sexual behaviour towards
It is estimated that there are 215,000 undocumented children living in the UK. At least 1 in 10 children in care in England
If someone asked how you promote health, you would probably think about ensuring a child’s physical and perhaps mental health is a
Foster carers are very much part of a much wider professional network. Fostering means recognising responsibilities, setting boundaries, and ensuring personal values
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