Mark Tasker

On 2 April 2026 Department for Education has updated 'Independent school standards guidance' to reflect current policy. gov.uk/government/pub…

Martyn's Law guidance published to help businesses gov.uk/government/new…

Guidance available via link: gov.uk/government/pub…

New screen time guidance for parents of under-5s gov.uk/government/new…

DfE also published: Details of the changes to Working Together to Safeguard Children 2026 gov.uk/government/pub… and Updated Children’s Social Care National Framework - Statutory guidance: gov.uk/government/pub…

The Department for Education has published (18th March 2026) Working Together to Safeguard Children 2026, alongside a refreshed statutory framework and a summary of changes. assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/69b99510…

Understanding harmful sexual behaviour, violence and misogyny by children – what the evidence shows gov.uk/government/new…

The UK government today publishes a child-friendly version of its landmark Child Poverty Strategy. The new document can be directly accessed via the link below: assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/69b198cc…

New tool for families and schools to cut stigma of child poverty gov.uk/government/new…

HM Government is to provide free security awareness training to faith communities across England and Wales. The training can be delivered ‘Face to face’ (in person or instructor-led virtual sessions) or ‘Digital e-learning’. gov.uk/guidance/faith…

Government rejects bid to fast-track social media ban for under-16s - CYP Now #Echobox=1773143783" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">cypnow.co.uk/content/news/g…

The Department for Science, Innovation and Technology has launched a consultation on measures to prepare children for the future in an age of rapid technological change. The consultation will close on the 26th May 2026. gov.uk/government/con…

The CPS guidance on 'Honour'-Based abuse, Forced Marriage, and harmful practices’ has recently been updated: cps.gov.uk/prosecution-gu… The guidance for the first time gives advice to prosecutors on ‘Spiritual and immigration abuse’: cps.gov.uk/cps/news/spiri…

Students given stronger protections against extremism on campus gov.uk/government/new…

NSPCC Neglect: statistics briefing Publication date March 2026 How many children experience neglect? learning.nspcc.org.uk/research-resou…

New register for people convicted of child cruelty offences gov.uk/government/new…

Lead of independent review on new number of forces appointed gov.uk/government/new…

Government launch antisemitism review into schools and colleges gov.uk/government/new…

Department for Education has published guidance and an information sharing agreement template for childminder agencies and local authorities to use to create an agreement around information sharing and collaborative working. gov.uk/government/pub…

Consultation on proposal for support for pupils with medical conditions at school. Opened 5 Mar 2026 Closes 1 May 2026. gov.uk/government/con…