Safeguarding
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Why Some Children Don't Tell: Understanding Barriers to Abuse Disclosure in Schools
Explore the key reasons why children may struggle to disclose abuse in school settings. This evidence-based article highlights emotional, systemic, and cultural barriers—drawing on both child and professional perspectives—and offers actionable recommendations to improve safeguarding responses.
Written on 9 Jul 2025 for Professionals
Restoring Trust: Repairing Youth-Professional Relationships After Safeguarding Disclosures
Learn how to support children after safeguarding disclosures. Rebuild trust, repair relationships, and restore emotional safety through trauma-informed care.
Written on 21 Jun 2025 for Professionals
UK Safeguarding Legislation, Guidance and Case Reviews Explained
Understand UK safeguarding legislation including the Children Act, KCSIE, and Working Together. Learn from key inquiries and case reviews.
Written on 17 Jun 2025 for Professionals
Supporting Traumatised Children and Young People When Parents Withhold the Truth
Learn how to support traumatised children and young people when parents stay silent. Discover trauma-informed strategies, ethical insights, and multi-agency approaches.
Written on 15 Jun 2025 for Professionals
Creating Safe Spaces for Children to Open Up | Trauma-Informed Care Guide
Learn trauma-informed strategies for creating safe environments that help children and young people open up. Practical tips, expert insights, and best practices.
Written on 13 Jun 2025 for Professionals
Interfamilial Child Sexual Abuse: Developmental Impact and Support Strategies
Learn about the developmental impact of interfamilial sexual abuse on children and explore trauma-informed support strategies for recovery.
Written on 8 Jun 2025 for Professionals
Understanding Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) and Their Lifelong Effects
Learn about Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs), their impact on child development, and how to support affected children through trauma-informed approaches. Expert insights & resources.
Written on 25 May 2025 for Professionals
How to Respond When a Child Discloses Abuse
Discover practical steps to support and protect children after abuse disclosures. Read our comprehensive UK-based guide.
Written on 8 May 2025 for Professionals
Safeguarding Newsletter - Issue 4
Issue 4 of the UnlockingChildren.co.uk Safeguarding Newsletter.
Written on 19 Jan 2025 for Professionals
Safeguarding Newsletter - Issue 3
Issue 3 of the UnlockingChildren.co.uk safeguarding newsletter.
Written on 1 Nov 2024 for Professionals