“If you want to conquer fear, don’t sit at home and think about it. Go out and get busy”
Events this week:
August 19th- World Humanitarian Day 2024
August 19th- World Photo Day 2024
August 19th- National Moving Day 2024
August 21st - Cavernoma Awareness Day
Legislation/Regulation of the week – Working together to Safeguard Children 2018
This piece of legislation is specifically aimed at professionals that work in the services that safeguard children. The Working Together to Safeguard Children 2018 Act aims to help those working in safeguarding agencies understand what they need to do to promote the welfare of children. It outlines the central legal requirements – emphasizing the requirements that make an effective safeguarding system.
(Reading this can be counted towards your 20% off the Job learning – Approx. 30 mins)
Please remember to review this in your policy/legislation review workbook)
Videos of the week – Defiance: Fighting the far right
The story of how - from 1976 to 1981 - Britain's Asian community stood tall against far-right violence and a rising tide of racist murders
(Watching this can be counted towards your 20% off the Job learning – Approx. 70 mins)
Event of the week/month – World Humanitarian Day 2024
2023 was the deadliest year on record for humanitarian workers. 2024 could be even worse. These facts lay bare a glaring truth: the world is failing humanitarian workers and, by extension, the people they serve.
Despite universally accepted international laws to regulate the conduct of armed conflict and limit its impact, violations of these laws continue unabated, unchallenged and unchecked. And while civilians, including aid workers, pay the ultimate price, the perpetrators continue to evade justice.
World Humanitarian Day is commemorated every year on 19 August to pay tribute to humanitarian workers killed and injured in the course of their work, and to honor all aid and health workers who continue to provide life-saving support and protection to people most in need. The Day highlights the importance, effectiveness, and positive impact of humanitarian work.
(This can be counted towards your 20% off the Job learning – Approx. 30 mins)
Safeguarding & ED & I
Overwhelming majority of parents believe in-person play has a positive impact on their child’s wellbeing
Our Childline service hears first-hand about the challenges that some children face during this time. Some tell Childline they struggle to cope being out of their school routine, while others feel disconnected from their friends.
Childline’s trained counsellors promote play, both online or offline, as a helpful tool that children can use to support their wellbeing and reduce anxiety.
The results of this survey are in line with a report conducted by the Children’s Commissioner on the importance of play. The 2018 findings state that children who play are happier and more confident. It also reveals that they are better at dealing with stress and forming healthy attachments.
(Reading this can be counted towards your 20% off the Job learning – Approx. 60 mins)
Reducing child poverty in England would significantly boost child health and narrow health inequalities
Renewed efforts to reduce child poverty in England between now and 2033, such as removing the 2-child limit on child benefit, would significantly boost several aspects of child health and narrow health inequalities across the country, finds research published online in the Journal of Epidemiology & Community Health.
Tackling it would substantially cut the number of infant deaths and children in care, as well as rates of childhood nutritional anaemia and emergency admissions, with the most deprived regions, especially in the North East, set to benefit the most, the projections indicate.
(Reading this can be counted towards your 20% off the Job learning – Approx. 40 mins)
Social media and video sharing platforms put on notice over poor children’s privacy practices
We are calling on 11 social media and video sharing platforms to improve their children’s privacy practices. Where platforms do not comply with the law, they will face enforcement action.
This follows our ongoing review of social media platforms (SMPs) and video sharing platforms (VSPs) as part of our Children’s Code Strategy. Our Tech Lab reviewed 34 SMPs and VSPs focusing on the process young people go through to sign-up for accounts.
(Reading this can be counted towards your 20% off the Job learning – Approx. 50 mins)
Beyond the headline: Trends in violence affecting children in England and Wales over the last 10 years. - Video
In this report, we aim to simplify the complexity surrounding violence affecting children and young people in England and Wales. Our goal is to provide a clear account of whether the situation is improving or worsening, and to evaluate the performance of key sectors supporting these children and young people. To achieve this, we’ve selected 11 core indicators (see dashboard below) to track over time.
(Reading this can be counted towards your 20% off the Job learning – Approx. 40 mins)
A deep dive into deepfakes that demean, defraud and disinform
Deepfakes are videos, pictures or audio clips made with artificial intelligence to look real. New Ofcom research, published today, has found that 43% of people aged 16+ say they have seen at least one deepfake online in the last six months – rising to 50% among children aged 8-15.[1]
Among adults who say they have seen deepfake content, one in seven (14%) say they have seen a sexual deepfake.[2] Most of the available evidence indicates that the overwhelming majority of this content features women, many of whom suffer from anxiety, PTSD and suicidal ideation because of their experiences.
(Reading this can be counted towards your 20% off the Job learning – Approx. 40 mins
Abuse linked to Belief or Faith – What you can do
Most local authorities and police forces now have in place bespoke guidance covering abuse linked to belief or faith. Most are strikingly similar, for this is a specialised and unique area of safeguarding, steeped in deep cultural belief, with some very distinctive indicators. Because it is unique in many aspects , there is only so much you can include in guidance. However, what we generally see in many policies, is a tendency to run out of steam when it comes to advising professionals what they should do, if they identify a child at risk. They tend to fall back on advice like “follow your local safeguarding procedures” or signpost the reader to their organisations protocols covering child abuse per se.
(Reading this can be counted towards your 20% off the Job learning – Approx. 60 mins)
Health & Safety
Digital Interventions and Self-harm Prevention: Podcast
In this In Conversation podcast, we are joined by Dr. Bethany Cliffe, a research fellow at the University of Westminster. Beth’s research interests include self-harm, suicide prevention, and digital health.
The focus of this podcast will be on self-harm and technology.
Discussion points include:
· The prevalence of self-harm in children and young people and which groups are more at risk than others.
· The kind of support that is typically accessed by children and young people who self-harm.
· What the evidence tells us about interventions for self-harm.
· Insight into the BlueIce app – a prescribed evidence-based app – including how it was developed.
· The effectiveness of BlueIce and how it is being assessed.
(Reading this can be counted towards your 20% off the Job learning – Approx. 30 mins)
WHO declares mpox global health emergency
The World Health Organization (WHO) has declared the mpox outbreak in parts of Africa a public health emergency of international concern.
The highly contagious disease - formerly known as monkeypox - has killed at least 450 people during an initial outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo.
It has now spread across parts of central and east Africa, and scientists are concerned about how fast a new variant of the disease is spreading and its high fatality rate.
(Reading this can be counted towards your 20% off the Job learning – Approx. 20 mins)
Boost your mental health during the summer holidays
Ahh the summer holidays…time to relax and enjoy some sunshine (if the British weather allows).
For many of us, summer is the season of fun and freedom but if you’re living with a mental health issue, you might not be quite so excited at the prospect of the weeks ahead. If so, we’ve put together some top tips for managing your mental health over the summer holidays.
(Reading this can be counted towards your 20% off the Job learning – Approx. 30 mins)
How to stay safe in lakes and rivers during hot weather
Amid a number of incidents this month during hotter weather, The Royal Life Saving Society cites the Water Safety Code, which includes four key steps for what to do whenever you're around water.
Water safety experts have issued renewed reminders about the dangers of swimming in lakes and rivers, amid a spate of incidents in the recent hot weather.
(Reading this can be counted towards your 20% off the Job learning – Approx. 30 mins)
Wider Curriculum
Teens with problematic smartphone use are twice as likely to have anxiety – and many are eager to cut down
Two new studies of smartphone habits in teenagers have identified links between problematic smartphone use (PSU) and depression, anxiety and insomnia. The research revealed that one in eight young people want help to reduce their smartphone use.
PSU describes a pattern of behaviours, thoughts and feelings linked to smartphones that resembles an addiction, such as feeling panicky or upset when the phone is unavailable, finding it difficult to control the amount of time spent on the phone, using for longer without feeling satisfied, and using the phone to the detriment of other enjoyable or meaningful activities.
(Reading this can be counted towards your 20% off the Job learning – Approx. 30 mins)
Why 1 in 10 children have allergies
Allergies are on the rise in both infants and adults. Many are calling it an epidemic. Allergies can limit your diet, cause irritation, and in some cases, be life-threatening.
Prof. Gideon Lack tells us how we can reduce the risk of allergies developing in children. He also shares innovative ways to treat allergies and significantly reduce the risk of death.
(Reading this can be counted towards your 20% off the Job learning – Approx. 20 mins)
Students receiving exam results may switch to apprenticeships amid cost concerns
Students who miss out on their first choice university place this summer could switch to apprenticeships amid cost-of-living pressures, the head of the university admissions service has said.
Clare Marchant, chief executive of Ucas, told the PA news agency that the opportunity for youngsters to earn while they learn through an apprenticeship could become more attractive than in previous years.
(Reading this can be counted towards your 20% off the Job learning – Approx. 60 mins)
Overview of gender inequality around the world
The international community as a whole has committed to achieving gender equality by 2030. However, the many global crises underway are a stark reminder of the urgent need for coordinated action to promote equality worldwide : women and girls are disproportionately affected by armed conflicts, pandemics, climate change and economic crises.
In 2024, no country has achieved gender equality. One in three countries have made no progress since 2015, and the situation of women has even deteriorated in 18 countries, such as Venezuela, Afghanistan and South Africa. At the current rate of progress, it will take another 131 years to achieve gender equality worldwide.
(Reading this can be counted towards your 20% off the Job learning – Approx. 40 mins)
Sustainability
How to recycle in the UK
Almost everything is recyclable in theory. But, in practice, whether a product actually is depends on whether the process is effective and economically viable. Some products are easier to recycle than others.
Here we highlight the labels to look out for and explain what they mean. We also clarify what you can do with all common types of packaging and how you can help your council recycle more effectively.
(Reading this can be counted towards your 20% off the Job learning – Approx. 30 mins)
Empowering Future Generations: Best Practices for Sustainability in Childcare
Sustainability in childcare is more than just a trend; it’s an essential practice to ensure our children inherit a healthy planet. Discover key strategies and the importance of incorporating environmental stewardship into childcare settings.
(Reading this can be counted towards your 20% off the Job learning – Approx. 20 mins)
Top 10 Ways to Live More Sustainably
Global warming is becoming a more pressing issue as time goes on. Our environment and atmosphere is harmed depending on the decisions we make. Swapping daily tasks and products for more sustainable/eco friendly alternatives can reduce the effect we have on the environment. Here we count down 10 ways we can live more sustainably.
(Reading this can be counted towards your 20% off the Job learning – Approx. 30 min)
An Idiot’s guide to change the world- Using collective power to change the World
Whether you are the head of a global corporation or a non-profit, everyone has a role to play in driving action that benefits the planet. And as customers we have the power and responsibility to put our money with the businesses that are fighting for that action.
Loyiso Madinga and Gail Gallie meet two leaders who are striving for sustainable outcomes in very different ways. Jesper Brodin is CEO of the Ingka Group, owners of IKEA. He has set his own goal for 2030: to reduce IKEA’s carbon footprint by 50%. Jesper tells us how he keeps climate concerns at the heart of his decision-making while running a very successful company, and why other businesses need to evolve too.
(Reading this can be counted towards your 20% off the Job learning – Approx. 70 min)
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