What is the Online Safety Act 2023? The Online Safety Act 2023 is a comprehensive UK legislative framework, regulated by Ofcom, that legally compels tech companies, social media platforms, and search engines to protect users from illegal and harmful content. For those looking after...
Online Safety
Measures and policies to ensure the safety and well-being of children in the digital environment.
Digital Safeguarding in Childcare Settings: A Dual-Lens Guide for Professionals
Explore a comprehensive ‘dual-lens’ guide for digital safeguarding in childcare settings, empowering professionals with policies, training, and strategies to protect children from online risks while fostering digital literacy.
Understanding the Role of the Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL)
In the world of social care and education, the safety of children is not just a priority—it’s the foundation of everything we do. As someone who has navigated the complexities of the care system both professionally and through lived experience, I know that having a clear point of contact for...
How to Nurture Your Child’s Natural Curiosity at Home: a Guide for UK Parents
Parents in the UK are in a powerful position to shape how their children feel about learning for the rest of their lives. Long before GCSEs, SATs or Ofsted reports, curiosity starts (and can be quietly snuffed out) at home. This guide is about how you can protect that spark and help your child...
Supporting Looked After Children and Young Adults With Technology.
Explore a comprehensive guide on leveraging technology to empower looked after children and young adults, focusing on digital literacy, safeguarding, and fostering connections for positive development.
Understanding Youth Homelessness: Lessons from the Frontline
```html Homelessness is often misunderstood as a singular event or a choice, but for many care leavers and vulnerable adults, it is a complex intersection of systemic gaps, unprocessed trauma, and a lack of protective factors. Drawing from my own journey through homelessness and my professional...





