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The Department for Education (DfE) has published an update on safeguarding children who have disabilities in residential settings in England. In a letter to the Child Safeguarding Practice Review Panel, the DfE outline progress and plans for reform.

The Department for Science, Innovation and Technology has announced new online safety priorities for Ofcom as it continues its work to implement the Online Safety Act. Ofcom will have to report back to the Secretary of State on what action it has taken against the priorities.

The Guardian has published a news story on the introduction of new measures on Roblox aiming to improve protection for children on the online gaming platform.

NSPCC Learning has published a Why language matters blog on using child-first language when talking about children who have disabilities.

Cumberland and Westmorland and Furness Community Safety Partnerships have developed a series of learning events during the 16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence. This is an annual international campaign that kicks off on 25 November, the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women, and runs until 10 December, Human Rights Day. All sessions are delivered via Teams. There is no need to book, simply log in at the required time.

The Department for Education (DfE) has published statutory guidance on kinship care, setting out how local authorities in England should support children who are cared for by extended family or friends.

The NSPCC has published a news story about ending the use of physical punishment against children.

NSPCC Learning, with the PSHE Association, has updated its Talk PANTS resources for nurseries and primary schools to help keep children safe from sexual abuse.

The NSPCC has published a news story about children being left home alone.

The Department for Education (DfE) has updated Keeping Children Safe in Education statutory guidance for schools and colleges 2024, published 2 September 2024.