Child sex offences involving the internet up by 44%

Police have recorded in 2016/17 an average of 15 child sex offences a day that involved the internet in England and Wales. This is 44% higher…

Prevent: is it working?

When we hear that children as young as nine are being branded terrorists – as The Independent revealed last week – it does make you wonder.

Safer recruitment – isn’t it just common sense?

Safer recruitment is about making sure that the people you employ (whether paid or voluntary) – and entrust – to work with children, young people,…

What qualifications do nannies need?

Thinking of becoming a nanny? Maybe you already are one! Whether you’re new or old to the job-role, take note: everything has changed.

Modern slavery and human trafficking in the news

Modern slavery is happening in the United Kingdom, with sexual exploitation becoming the most common form of modern slavery reported, closely…

Why is lifting people different to lifting objects?

Many of us, in all sorts of different workplaces and environments, need to do a certain amount of lifting, carrying, pushing, and moving. Often…

What’s changed in the 2017 revised EYFS framework?

Last month, the DfE (Department for Education) published a revised EYFS framework. These changes came into effect this week, on 3 April 2017.

What’s on the Menu? Food hygiene certificate ratings

Back in November 2016, new regulations came into force in Wales meaning that all takeaways are required, by law, to display food hygiene ratings.…

What is information security? The worst 5 losses of all time

Data loss is costing organisations a massive £1.4 trillion per year, and 60% of organisations that experience severe data losses or damage go…

Call the Midwife FGM Storyline

Call the midwife returned to our screens for a new series in January this year, and amongst the various storylines, series six will see the show…

Children are a Health and Safety Hazard: TILE, kids and risk assessments

Hearing the words “Risk assessments” can scare some people off. But really they are very easy. Manual Handling Risk Assessments are particularly…

Why is lifting children any different from lifting adults?

For most people who work with young children, lifting them and carrying them is a regular part of the job. Just like any other manual handling…

flick learning shortlisted for international learning and development awards

The finalists for The LPI's 21st Annual Learning Awards have been announced, and after a wonderful presentation from flick’s managing directors…

E-Safety and child grooming; Kayleigh's story

On 31 October 2015, 15-year-old Kayleigh Haywood began speaking to a man she had never met before online. He contacted her via Facebook and within…

What training do my employees need?

“E-learning? That’s not the training I had in mind. It’s too hi-tech for some of my staff, it wouldn’t suit their learning styles”. Is this you?…

Promoting British values in childcare and early years

Knowing and understanding the Prevent duty for child carers is essential, and promoting good British values and spotting the signs of possible…

Legionella roundup

Legionella is a bacteria that causes illnesses collectively referred to as 'Legionellosis'. Usually found in water, the bacteria typically thrive…