Frontline | children's charity

Children at risk of grooming often can’t reach out. But the right support can help keep them safe. We’re working to make life better for children at risk of harm. Donate today to support that work: thefrontline.org.uk/support-us/don…

That so many adults report being abused as children is a stark reminder of how urgently we must act to protect young people at risk today. That means ensuring professionals have the right training and support they need to make life better for these children.

The findings published by the ONS yesterday are shocking, even for professionals who work with abused children on a daily basis. When a child suffers abuse, the impacts are profound and last a lifetime – not just for the child but for the community around them.

We agree with Helen Hayes and the Education Select Comittee, that the Government should not cut Universal Credit for care leavers under 22. thefrontline.org.uk/press-release/…

So pleased to see our founder @JoshMacAlister join the DfE as parliamentary under-secretary of state. We're thrilled to see his hard work recognised and to have someone so committed to making a difference for children in the role. We very much look forward to working together.

Last week, we welcomed the 2026 cohort of Approach Social Work to Warwick for a three-day residential to mark the start of their social work journey. We’re so pleased to have you on board and can’t wait to see what you’ll go on to achieve with Approach Social Work.

If you or someone on your team would benefit from this development, now’s your last chance to book a place. Grow your skills, connect with peers and lead with confidence. Book a space today🔗bit.ly/4lVbXF3

This is the kind of impact Progress is designed to deliver — helping managers in children’s services develop the confidence and skills to lead their teams well and improve outcomes for children at risk.

Read the full report and our contributions to it here: committees.parliament.uk/committee/203/…

We’re ready to continue our work to help turn these recommendations into action, so every child at risk of harm receives the protection they deserve.

We welcome the Education Select Committee’s report published last week, and hope the Government considers its recommendations carefully.

In our final free online session of the Frontline Exchange, we’ll be exploring the root causes of youth violence and how professionals can work together to empower young people and create lasting change. Sign up today on our website👉bit.ly/4kR24rr

All professionals working with children at risk of harm need to remember that these are children first and foremost, and to act accordingly. ➡️bbc.co.uk/news/articles/…

The treatment of Child Q, which has rightly been found as gross misconduct, sadly reminds us that there is a systemic failure to treat all children as children.

Last week, the Casey Report highlighted how authorities saw child victims of sexual exploitation not as vulnerable children but as teenage troublemakers and criminals.

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Our second free online webinar at this year’s Frontline Exchange focuses on working together to prevent criminal and sexual exploitation of children. Hear directly from people with lived experience and learn how services and communities can collaborate to keep children safe.

Meet Niketa, this year’s winner of the Frontline Award for Innovation. Hear what this award means to her and why she believes innovation is key when it comes to supporting children. #FrontlineAwards

We’re proud to share that Frontline has been awarded the Silver Standard Kinship Friendly Employer recognition. This award reflects our commitment to creating inclusive, family-friendly policies that recognise the vital role kinship carers play in children’s lives.@kinshipcharity