When a child or young person is missing or absent
When a child or young person is missing or absent t risk. Whether just a few hours, overnight or several days – never treat this as routine, even if the child/YP has done it before, or has a significant history of such. This may be: – failing to arrive or stay at school / football club/external […]
Childline delivers thousands of counselling sessions about sexuality and gender identity
Childline delivers thousands of counselling sessions about sexuality and gender identity We’re reminding young people that Childline is confidential and here to help. As Pride Month gets underway, we’re reminding children and young people of all ages that Childline is here to help, whatever their worry. Young people’s concerns In 2024/25, we delivered 2,411 counselling […]
Supporting neurodiversity
Supporting neurodiversity When talking about Neurodiversity, it is important to understand the language we are using. People will generally fall into one of two categories. Neurotypical: This term describes individuals whose brain functions and information processing are considered typical or within the expected range of the majority population. Or Neurodivergent: This term refers to individuals […]
Adolescence at Risk: Online Misogyny and Mental Health
Adolescence at Risk: Online Misogyny and Mental Health What is Online Misogyny? Online misogyny refers to content and behaviour found online that promotes hatred, abuse, or harmful sexual behaviour towards women and girls (Ofcom, 2025). It is widespread in digital spaces, particularly within the ‘manosphere’, a heterogeneous network of communities across social media, blogs, forums, […]
Guidance to support children in care with insecure immigration status
Guidance to support children in care with insecure immigration status It is estimated that there are 215,000 undocumented children living in the UK. At least 1 in 10 children in care in England are not British. Many of those children may have grown up in the UK, and may not even know that they are not […]
Promoting health
Promoting health If someone asked how you promote health, you would probably think about ensuring a child’s physical and perhaps mental health is a good place to start. I am sure there would be thoughts around ensuring a child is registered with the GP, dentist and optician and attends routine appointments. For babies, ensuring they are […]
Effective Communication and Professionalism in Fostering October 2025
Effective Communication and Professionalism in Fostering October 2025 Foster carers are very much part of a much wider professional network. Fostering means recognising responsibilities, setting boundaries, and ensuring personal values do not override the child’s best interests. The foster carer’s role is to ensure that the child’s welfare, safety, and development remain at the centre […]
Supporting Children and Young People to develop Life Skills and Independent Living Skills
Supporting Children and Young People to develop Life Skills and Independent Living Skills The transition to adulthood is a significant milestone for all young people, but for foster children it can have it’s unique challenges. Care leavers are frequently expected to live independently from the age of 18, some younger, making it even more important […]
Taking care of your wellbeing
Taking care of your wellbeing As a foster carer, you do such incredibly important and demanding work, therefore it is vital that you take care of your wellbeing. Thinking about your self-care, isn’t a luxury – it’s essential. Foster carers create safe, stable, and healing environments, which is fundamental to helping fostered children recover, grow, and […]
Online safety
Online safety NSPCC Learning has published a news story about the launch of Childline’s ‘Where We Stand’ videos. ‘Where We Stand’ is a four-part YouTube series showing how Childline can help young people navigate the online world. Influencers predict what teenagers really think about online life, covering issues such as AI, screen time and online […]