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Unlimited fines and the fight against knife crime: What it means for retailers
Magistrates’ courts now have specific guidelines for sentencing retailers and individuals convicted of selling knives to under 18s. We examine the context behind th…
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‘The Dark Side of Ballet Schools’: An all-too-familiar tale of toxic cultures and safeguarding failures
A recent BBC Panorama investigation exposed an alleged toxic culture of bullying, body shaming, and eating disorders behind the pointe shoes and pirouettes of balle…
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If in doubt, sit them out: Why concussion should be part of your sport’s safeguarding framework
Safeguarding policies and procedures are informed by legislation and numerous guidelines to keep children and young people safe. Should the latest Concussion Guidel…
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Safeguarding: is your organisation ready for mandatory reporting?
In the wake of ‘The Independent Inquiry into Child Sexual Abuse’, organisations everywhere are starting to look at their own policies and procedures to see if they …
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Two years of safeguarding scrutiny in sport: what does it mean for 2023?
For UK sport, 2023 brings an unprecedented expectation for change. We analyse two key reports on safeguarding and what they mean for the coming year.
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The importance of safeguarding in adult social care
The provision of ‘regulated activities’, including adult social care, carries legal safeguarding obligations. We consider how care providers can embed safeguarding …
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What role should HR play in safeguarding?
The role of HR professionals in preventing issues, managing incidents, and embedding good practice in safeguarding should never be underestimated.
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Why is safeguarding important for HR professionals?
Safeguarding is a non-negotiable for some sectors, but should others follow their example?
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New Whyte Review stresses profound impact of culture within sporting organisations
After nearly two years, the Anne Whyte QC Report has been released. At 309 pages, it is both comprehensive and detailed, with over 400 call-to-evidence submissions …
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Sheldon QC report: A year on
As safeguarding continues to remain a hot topic and with the imminent Anne Whyte QC report which will look into the culture of British Gymnastics, now is a good tim…