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NSPCC Learning has published a podcast episode on contextual safeguarding featuring Professor Carlene Firmin.

Ending Coercive Offending (ECO) has launched a Diagnostic toolkit for exploited children in England. The toolkit is designed for professionals working in police and youth justice settings, children’s social care, education and inclusion, and strategic partnerships. It provides a structured, evidence-informed approach to diagnosing gaps between policy and frontline practice.

Channel 4 has aired a documentary telling the story of Molly Russell who took her own life at 14-years-old after accessing harmful online content relating to self-harm and suicide on social media.

The UK government has launched a consultation on children's use of social media to protect young people's wellbeing and ensure safer online experiences.

The NSPCC has published a news story on children and young people experiencing suicidal thoughts. New data from Childline counselling sessions in 2025 shows that almost 19,000 sessions were about suicidal thoughts and feelings.

The Children’s Society and The University of Manchester have published a briefing summarising discussions and findings from a workshop on building better policies for girls’ mental health.

The Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health (RCPCH) has published a new web page on screen time and online harms bringing together key resources to help inform conversations with families and guide practice.

Childline has launched a campaign to help children and young people look after their mental health when using social media. The 'Race to a Milli' campaign video shows TikTok stars compete to achieve one million ‘likes’ whilst tackling issues such as peer pressure, hateful comments and rage bait.

Ofsted, Care Quality Commission (CQC), His Majesty’s Inspectorate of Constabulary and Fire & Rescue Services (HMICFRS), and His Majesty’s Inspectorate of Probation (HMIP) have published a joint report looking at the multi-agency response to children who are at risk from, or are victims of, domestic abuse.

The Department for Education (DfE) has updated its guidance on the use of mobile phones in schools in England which explains how to develop, implement and maintain a policy that prohibits the use of mobile phones.