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The BBC has published a news story exploring the 20 recommendations that were set out by the Independent Inquiry into Child Sexual Abuse (IICSA) in October 2022. The Inquiry investigated abuse in churches, schools, custodial institutions and other settings. The news story looks at what progress has been made.

Action for Children has published a blog post on children affected by homelessness in the UK. The blog discusses the scale of the issue and the main causes of youth homelessness including: family breakdown; leaving care; and mental health problems.

Major reforms to protect thousands of vulnerable children hidden from sight will take another crucial step forward today (8 January 2025).

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.

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.

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.

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.