Mark Tasker

Forced Marriage Unit statistics 2025 FMU received 1,295 contacts. This figure comprises 406 cases of forced marriage and/or FGM where tailored assistance was provided and 889 forced marriage or FGM enquiries. gov.uk/government/sta…

Missing People, in partnership with NWG, has published a new resource to help professionals work better with parents and carers when a child goes missing repeatedly. missingpeople.org.uk/wp-content/upl…

NSPCC Learning has published a new series of Childline posters to encourage children to use Childline if they need support. There are posters for primary and secondary schools. The posters can be downloaded and shared digitally or printed for display. learning.nspcc.org.uk/research-resou…

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…