Emma Lawson
Communications manager at Thirtyone:eight
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What to do if you see or suspect child abuse
Each month, the safeguarding experts at Thirtyone:eight help us to keep those in our care safe, as well as our policies and procedures sound.
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‘Christian parents need to take wise precautions when employing a private tutor’: a safeguarding expert outlines what to do
Have you ever used a private tuor?
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Private tuition - what are the risks?
Each month, the safeguarding experts at Thirtyone:eight help us to keep those in our care safe, as well as our policies and procedures sound.
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Making space for children to be heard
Each month, the safeguarding experts at Thirtyone:eight help us to keep those in our care safe, as well as our policies and procedures sound.
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Talking to children about safeguarding issues
Children have the right to live free from the fear of harm and abuse. In settings and environments such as schools, which have had to learn the hard lessons of the past, this is already largely the case. But outside of school – in sports clubs, youth clubs and church ...
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More work to be done to protect children from abuse
Each month, the safeguarding experts at Thirtyone:eight help us to keep those in our care safe, as well as our policies and procedures sound.
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An estimated one in six girls and one in 20 boys experience sexual abuse before the age of 16. Being alert to the dangers could save your child
Are you surprised by these statistics?
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Digital safeguarding: staying safe online
Each month, the safeguarding experts at Thirtyone:eight help us to keep those in our care safe, as well as our policies and procedures sound.
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Need to keep your children safe online? Here’s how
How much do you know about what your children watch?
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Hosting church youth activities in your home
Each month, the safeguarding experts at thirtyone:eight help us to keep those in our care safe, as well as our policies and procedures sound.
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Is your safeguarding approach in place for the new term?
Most people will be familiar with criminal record checks if they work with vulnerable people in their church or community groups. They may have been required to do safeguarding training and will be aware that their church or organisation has a safeguarding policy. Having safeguarding policies and procedures in place is now standard practice.