Search our directory for free practical guidance, including classroom activities, current awareness briefings and resources to use with babies, children and young people. Search for Resources (0 results found) If you can't find what you are looking for search the NSPCC's library catalogue Keeping children safe in education (KCSIE) 2026: summary of changes Published September 2026 Type: CASPAR briefing A summary of the 2026 updates to Keeping children safe in education, England's statutory safeguarding guidance for schools. Adult to child ratios for working with children Published September 2026 Type: Practical guidance How many staff or volunteers do you need to supervise a group of children? Read our guidance on appropriate staffing and supervision ratios for groups, schools and early years. Parents' leaflets Published August 2026 Type: Leaflets and posters We have a variety of leaflets and resources which you can share with parents and carers to provide useful information and help make conversations about keeping their child safe easier. Safeguarding considerations for changing rooms Published August 2026 Type: Practical guidance Summarises best practice on changing areas and supervising children and young people, including those with additional needs, when getting changed for activities. Reunification practice framework: an evidence informed resource for returning children from care Published August 2026 Type: Practical guidance A staged approach to assessment and decision making in relation to permanence decisions for children and young people. Child sexual abuse: statistics briefing Published July 2026 Type: Statistics Briefing provides a summary of statistics about child sexual abuse in the UK to help professionals, and the organisations they work for, make evidence-based decisions. CASPAR briefings Published July 2026 Type: CASPAR briefing Summaries for key reports and statutory and non-statutory guidance. Early years foundation stage (EYFS) statutory framework 2026: summary of requirements Published July 2026 Type: CASPAR briefing A summary of the 2026 updates to the statutory guidance on safeguarding and welfare requirements for early years settings in England. Establishing a Child Protection Authority in England: a summary of the government response to the consultation Published July 2026 Type: CASPAR briefing A summary of the government’s response to the consultation on establishing a Child Protection Authority (CPA) in England, published in July 2026. The voice of the infant Published June 2026 Type: Expert insights This series of expert insight films has been designed to help social workers identify and facilitate the voice of the infant in their practice. Expert insight videos Published June 2026 Type: Expert insights Our expert insight videos showcase important safeguarding and child protection information in a different format. Child protection plan and register statistics Published May 2026 Type: Statistics Our series of factsheets pulls together the most up-to-date statistics on children who are the subject to child protection plan or on a child protection register for each of the UK nations. Mental health resources Published May 2026 Type: Practical guidance We have a range of resources to help you learn more about mental health, and support children, young people and their families. Child deaths due to abuse or neglect: statistics briefing Published May 2026 Type: Statistics Our briefing compiles available data and statistics on how many children have died due to abuse or neglect to help you make evidence-based decisions about child protection. Childline and NSPCC Helpline insight briefings Published May 2026 Type: Helplines insights Briefings highlighting what children and young people tell us about the issues affecting them. Young people’s experiences of waiting lists Published April 2026 Type: Helplines insights This Helplines insight briefing highlights the detrimental impact that long healthcare waiting lists can have on children’s lives. Childline posters Published April 2026 Type: Leaflets and posters Our series of posters encourage children to contact Childline if they need to talk. Summary of the Southport inquiry: phase 1 report Published April 2026 Type: CASPAR briefing A summary of the phase 1 report of the inquiry into the circumstances surrounding the Southport attack of July 2024. NSPCC Learning Podcast Published April 2026 Type: Practical guidance Prefer audio? Our podcast covers a range of child protection issues to inform, create debate and tell you about the work that we do to keep children safe. Race, ethnicity and culture: learning from case reviews Published April 2026 Type: Learning from case reviews Summary of issues and learning for improved practice around race, ethnicity and culture. Domestic abuse in pregnancy Published March 2026 Type: Expert insights These films help those working or volunteering with families and expectant parents to understand why the risk of domestic abuse can increase during pregnancy, how to spot the signs and respond effectively. Working together to safeguard children 2026 | Summary of changes Published March 2026 Type: CASPAR briefing A summary of the updates and changes made to the statutory safeguarding guidance for England in March 2026. Neglect: statistics briefing Published March 2026 Type: Statistics Pulls together all the data available about child neglect, including the scale of the issue and the characteristics of children who experience child neglect. Online harm and abuse: statistics briefing Published February 2026 Type: Statistics Our briefing compiles available data and statistics on how many children and young people in the UK have experienced online harm and abuse. Summary of the national review into the death of baby Victoria Marten Published February 2026 Type: CASPAR briefing A summary of the Child Safeguarding Practice Review Panel’s national safeguarding practice review into the death of baby Victoria Marten. The impact of harmful online content on children Published February 2026 Type: Helplines insights This briefing uses insight from Childline counselling sessions and NSPCC Helpline child welfare contacts to offer a snapshot of young people’s experiences with harmful online content. Domestic abuse: learning from case reviews Published February 2026 Type: Learning from case reviews Read our summary of the risk factors and learning from case reviews where children experienced domestic abuse. Insights on intrafamilial sexual abuse Published January 2026 Type: Helplines insights This briefing uses insights from Childline counselling sessions and NSPCC Helpline contacts to explore children’s experiences of sexual abuse within the family. Navigating puberty and sexual development Published January 2026 Type: Practical guidance Resources for parents and carers with advice, guidance and practical tips on how to support children and young people who have learning disabilities before and puberty. NSPCC Learning Podcast episode directory Published December 2025 Type: Practical guidance Key safeguarding legislation and guidance for schools Published December 2025 Type: Practical guidance Details guidance and legislation that sets out the safeguarding responsibilities of schools and colleges in England, Northern Ireland, Scotland and Wales. Relationships and sex education (RSE) resources for schools Published December 2025 Type: Practical guidance Need help planning or delivering health, relationships, and sex education curriculum in England? Our RSE resources, guidance and training can help you with this. Healthcare: learning from case reviews Published October 2025 Type: Learning from case reviews A learning from case reviews briefing highlighting key issues and learning for improved practice around safeguarding and child protection for the health sector. Young people’s experiences of suicidal thoughts and feelings Published September 2025 Type: Helplines insights This briefing uses insight from Childline counselling sessions to highlight the experiences of young people experiencing suicidal thoughts and feelings. NSPCC Helpline posters Published August 2025 Type: Leaflets and posters A series of posters to encourage adults to contact NSPCC Helpline if they are worried about a child. Emotional abuse: statistics briefing Published July 2025 Type: Statistics Find out the data available on emotional abuse, including the scale of the issue and the characteristics of children who experience emotional abuse. Child criminal exploitation: expert insight videos Published July 2025 Type: Expert insights This series of expert insight films helps those working and volunteering with children and young people to understand what child criminal exploitation is, recognise the signs and respond effectively. Physical abuse: statistics briefing Published July 2025 Type: Statistics Explores the data available about physical abuse, including the scale of the issue and the characteristics of children who experience physical abuse. Summary of the National audit on group-based child sexual exploitation and abuse (Casey review) Published June 2025 Type: CASPAR briefing A summary of Baroness Casey’s report on group-based child sexual exploitation by ‘grooming gangs’. Online safety: expert insight videos Published June 2025 Type: Expert insights This series of films helps those working and volunteering with children and young people to explore what online safety means, recognise the risks children face and understand how to support children’s safety online. Early years resources Published June 2025 Type: Practical guidance A range of early years resources for professionals to help improve practice and support parents from pregnancy to pre-school. Online safety resources Published June 2025 Type: Practical guidance Our resources for organisations and schools, children and young people, and parents and carers will help you improve your practice and keep children safe online. Childline and NSPCC Helpline statistics Published June 2025 Type: Statistics Find out more about the calls and contacts received by our helpline services. Parental mental health resources Published May 2025 Type: Practical guidance Our resources and services for organisations working with parents. Housing: learning from case reviews Published April 2025 Type: Learning from case reviews Summary of key issues and learning for improved practice for housing services and providers Summary Child Safeguarding Practice Review Panel briefing race racism Published March 2025 Type: CASPAR briefing A summary of the Child Safeguarding Practice Review Panel’s thematic review examining the impact of race, ethnicity and culture on multi-agency practice. Insights young people harmful problematic sexual behaviour Published March 2025 Type: Helplines insights What we’ve learnt from Childline and the NSPCC Helpline about young people engaging in harmful and problematic sexual behaviours (HSB and PSB). Disguised compliance: learning from case reviews Published March 2025 Type: Learning from case reviews Lessons from case reviews published between 2022 and 2023 where disguised compliance was a key factor. Love Life: resources for young people with learning disabilities Published February 2025 Type: Practical guidance Films and supporting resources to help you explore topics such as emotions, relationships and identity with young people aged 11 to 25. Effective multi-agency working and information sharing: evidence snapshot Published January 2025 Type: Evidence snapshot Top level summary of research findings around effective multi-agency working and information sharing in children’s social work. Multi-agency working and information sharing: expert insights Published January 2025 Type: Expert insights Three short films of our experts sharing how to work with colleagues across agencies and effectively share information to support children and families. What helps to support effective multi-agency working and information sharing? Published January 2025 Type: Practice points 8 key learnings from case reviews and research that you can put into practice to share information effectively and work together across agencies and organisations. Practice points Published January 2025 Type: Practice points Our practice points series offers busy social workers an overview of evidence-based learning about different practice issues. Resources on harmful sexual behaviour in schools including peer-on-peer sexual abuse and healthy relationships Published January 2025 Type: Practical guidance Use our range of resources on peer-on-peer sexual abuse and healthy relationships for schools and anyone who works or volunteers with children and young people. Summary of the Child Safeguarding Practice Review Panel annual report 2023/24 Published January 2025 Type: CASPAR briefing Our CASPAR briefing summarises the Panel’s fifth annual report looking at serious incidents, rapid reviews, local child safeguarding practice reviews, and a thematic analysis in 2023/24. Summary of the National review into child sexual abuse within the family environment: CASPAR briefing Published November 2024 Type: CASPAR briefing A summary of the review investigating the experiences of children who were sexually abused by a family member. Look, Say, Sing, Play early years resources to use and share with parents Published November 2024 Type: Leaflets and posters A set of resources to help parents interact with their baby, boosting child development and setting up positive behaviour as their child grows. Children in care: statistics briefing Published November 2024 Type: Statistics Explores the data and statistics available about children in care, their experiences while in care and their outcomes to help professionals make evidence-based decisions. Hearing the voice of the child: evidence snapshot Published October 2024 Type: Evidence snapshot Snapshot of evidence around hearing, understanding and acting upon the voice of the child in children’s social work. The voice of the child: expert insights Published October 2024 Type: Practical guidance This series of expert insight films has been designed to help social workers identify and facilitate the voice of the child in their practice. How can we hear and facilitate the voice of the child? Published October 2024 Type: Practice points Overview of key learning from case reviews and research around the voice of the child, which refers to the real involvement of children in expressing their views, opinions, and experiences. The impact of financial pressures on young people Published October 2024 Type: Helplines insights We share insights from Childline counselling sessions and Helpline contacts to share children and young people’s voices and experiences of financial pressures. Voluntary agencies: learning from case reviews Published October 2024 Type: Learning from case reviews Lessons from case reviews for safeguarding practice in the voluntary sector. Young people’s experiences of online sexual extortion or ‘sextortion' Published September 2024 Type: Helplines insights We share young people’s experiences of so-called ‘sextortion’ from contacts to Childline and the NSPCC Helpline. Suicide: learning from case reviews Published August 2024 Type: Learning from case reviews Summary of risk factors and learning for improved practice around suicide. Insights on responses to children experiencing online harm and abuse Published August 2024 Type: Helplines insights This briefing uses insights from Childline counselling sessions and NSPCC Helpline contacts to share the responses children receive after experiencing online harm and abuse. Carrying out assessments: evidence snapshot Published June 2024 Type: Evidence snapshot Top-line messages from research on conducting effective assessments in children’s social work – from challenges to enablers. What makes a good assessment? Published June 2024 Type: Practice points Ten practice points designed to help social workers reflect on what makes a good quality assessment. uncomfortable conversations Published June 2024 Type: Leaflets and posters A guide co-produced by NSPCC and Approachable Parenting to support Muslim families to help keep children safe by making uncomfortable conversations feel comfortable. Harmful sexual behaviour: statistics briefing Published June 2024 Type: Statistics Briefing on the data available about HSB, including scale of the issue, technology-assisted HSB and characteristics of young people who display HSB. The voice of the child: learning from case reviews Published May 2024 Type: Learning from case reviews What serious case reviews teach us about barriers to hearing and facilitating the voice of the child and how to overcome them. Published April 2024 Type: Practical guidance Support a young person to get a nude image or video shared online removed from the internet. Multi-agency working and information sharing: learning from case reviews Published April 2024 Type: Learning from case reviews Insight from case reviews around best practice for multi-agency working and information sharing. Barriers for professionals to reporting abuse and neglect: Helplines insight briefing Published March 2024 Type: Helplines insights We share barriers faced by professionals to reporting abuse and neglect from contacts to Helpline and the Whistleblowing Advice Line. Recommendations for Change: an NSPCC Learning Podcast series about IICSA Published March 2024 Type: Practical guidance A five-part podcast series exploring the Independent Inquiry into Child Sexual Abuse (IICSA) final recommendations. The series breaks down why the recommendations are needed, how they’ll work if implemented, and what impact they might have on the prevention of child sexual abuse. A useful introduction to the Inquiry for anyone who is working or volunteering with children and young people.

Assessments: learning from case reviews Published March 2024 Type: Learning from case reviews Insight from case reviews around best practice in conducting assessments. Challenges young people are facing around sexuality and gender identity: Helplines insight briefing Published March 2024 Type: Helplines insights This briefing uses insights from Childline counselling sessions and NSPCC Helpline contacts to highlight the challenges young people face in relation to their sexuality or gender identity. Recommendations for Change podcast transcripts Published February 2024 Type: Practical guidance Read the transcripts for Recommendations for Change, an NSPCC Learning Podcast series about the IICSA final recommendations. d/Deaf children and children who have disabilities: learning from case reviews Published February 2024 Type: Learning from case reviews Summary of key issues and learning for improved practice when working with d/Deaf children and children who have disabilities. Young people’s experiences of in-patient mental health care: helplines insight briefing Published February 2024 Type: Helplines insights Insight from Childline counselling sessions and NSPCC Helpline contacts on the challenges young people face in accessing and undergoing in-patient mental health care. Summary of the Child Safeguarding Practice Review Panel annual report 2022/23: CASPAR briefing Published February 2024 Type: CASPAR briefing A summary of the Panel’s annual report looking at learning from serious incidents, rapid reviews, local child safeguarding practice reviews, national reviews and thematic analysis in 2022/23. Returning children home from care: learning from case reviews Published January 2024 Type: Learning from case reviews Lessons from a sample of case reviews published between 2016 and 2023, which have highlighted lessons for returning children home from care. Safeguarding children with disabilities and complex health needs in residential settings: CASPAR briefing Published January 2024 Type: CASPAR briefing Summary of the Child Safeguarding Practice Review Panel’s reports into safeguarding children with disabilities and complex health needs in residential settings. Issues to consider when looking at child abuse statistics Published January 2024 Type: Statistics Our factsheet explores issues to consider when looking at service data, self-report data, trends and statistics across different areas in relation to child abuse. Working together to safeguard children 2023: summary of changes Published December 2023 Type: CASPAR briefing A summary of the updates and changes made to the statutory safeguarding guidance for England in December 2023. Parents with substance use problems: learning from case reviews Published December 2023 Type: Learning from case reviews Lessons from case reviews published between 2022 and 2023, where parental substance use was a key factor. Example self-disclosure forms Published December 2023 Type: Practical guidance We've designed a template to help you write a document that reflects the safeguarding needs of the children and young people your organisation works with. Dropping off and picking up before and after school Published October 2023 Type: Practical guidance Guidance for schools around ensuring children and young people are safely dropped off and picked up from school. Summary of Risk, response and review: multi-agency safeguarding: CASPAR briefing Published October 2023 Type: CASPAR briefing Summary of key findings from a thematic analysis of multi-agency safeguarding in Wales. A summary of After-school clubs, community activities and tuition: safeguarding guidance for providers Published October 2023 Type: CASPAR briefing Summary of After-school clubs, community activities and tuition safeguarding guidance for providers: CASPAR briefing Think B4 You Type: anti-bullying toolkit Published September 2023 Type: Practical guidance Our free resource is designed to help you support young people in designing and leading their own campaign around online bullying. Find out more about how the toolkit. Child protection records retention and storage guidance Published September 2023 Type: Practical guidance Guidance to help organisations understand the principles of keeping and managing records about child protection concerns. Child sexual exploitation: learning from case reviews Published August 2023 Type: Learning from case reviews We reviewed published case reviews where child sexual exploitation was a factor to highlight the key issues and share learning to improve practice. The impact of coercive control on child and young people Published August 2023 Type: Helplines insights We share what parents, carers, children and young people have told our helplines about experiencing domestic abuse in the form of coercive and controlling behaviours. Safeguarding: frequently asked questions Published July 2023 Type: Practical guidance If you're new to safeguarding and child protection, it can be difficult to know where to start. See answers to some of the most commonly asked questions. Harmful sexual behaviour (HSB) framework and audit Published July 2023 Type: Practical guidance Framework to help local areas develop and improve multi-agency responses to children displaying harmful sexual behaviours (HSB). Developed by the NSPCC, Research in Practice and Professor Simon Hackett. Published June 2023 Type: Practical guidance Use these free online toolkits to explore ideas around equality and diversity with both primary and secondary students, empowering them to engage with issues they care about. Independent review into children’s social care in Northern Ireland: CASPAR briefing Published June 2023 Type: CASPAR briefing Summary of reflections and recommendations from a review of children’s social care in Northern Ireland. Independent Inquiry into Child Sexual Abuse (IICSA) final report: summary and government response Published May 2023 Type: CASPAR briefing A summary of IICSA’s final report into child sexual abuse and exploitation in England and Wales, and government responses to the recommendations made. Child mental health: learning from case reviews Published May 2023 Type: Learning from case reviews This learning from case reviews briefing looks at case reviews published between 2021 and 2022, where children were struggling with their mental health. Parents with a mental health problem: learning from case reviews Published April 2023 Type: Learning from case reviews Learning from case reviews around working with families where parents or carers have mental health problems. Infants: learning from case reviews Published March 2023 Type: Learning from case reviews Lessons from case reviews published between 2018 and 2022 where children aged two or under were the subject of the review. Education: learning from case reviews Published February 2023 Type: Learning from case reviews Lessons from case reviews published between 2020 and 2022, which have highlighted lessons for the education sector to improve safeguarding practice. Government plans to reform children's social care in England: CASPAR briefing Published February 2023 Type: CASPAR briefing Summary of key points from three documents published by the Department for Education (DfE) with proposals to reform children’s social care in England. Research with children: ethics, safety and promoting inclusion Published January 2023 Type: Practical guidance Explains what researchers need to consider when involving children in their research and includes information on ethics in child research and identifying potential risks. Child Safeguarding Practice Review Panel annual report 2021 CASPAR briefing Published December 2022 Type: CASPAR briefing Annual overview of learning for practice based on analysis of serious incidents in England in 2021. Serious case reviews 1998 2019 CASPAR briefing Published December 2022 Type: CASPAR briefing Summary of DfE's report covering the history and learning from the periodic overview reviews of SCRs 1998-2019. Learning for the future final analysis of serious case reviews 2017 2019 CASPAR briefing Published December 2022 Type: CASPAR briefing An overview of key messages from the DfE's analysis of serious case reviews (SCRs) in England between April 2017 and September 2019. Neglect: learning from case reviews Published December 2022 Type: Learning from case reviews Lessons from case reviews published between 2021 and 2022 where neglect was a key factor. Online harm and abuse: learning from case reviews Published October 2022 Type: Learning from case reviews Lessons from case reviews published between 2015 and 2022, where online harm or abuse was a key factor. Multi-agency safeguarding and domestic abuse: CASPAR briefing Published October 2022 Type: CASPAR briefing A summary of the Children Safeguarding Practice Review Panel briefing that sets out key findings and recommendations for practice from a literature review and a thematic analysis of case reviews where domestic abuse featured. Unseen men: learning from case reviews Published September 2022 Type: Learning from case reviews Learning from a sample of case reviews published since 2020 that highlight the issue of professionals not identifying or assessing key men involved in the care of children who died or suffered harm. National review murders Arthur Labinjo-Hughes Star Hobson CASPAR briefing Published June 2022 Type: CASPAR briefing This briefing summarises the findings and recommendations from the Child Safeguarding Practice Review Panel's review into the circumstances leading up to the deaths of Arthur Labinjo-Hughes and Star Hobson in 2020. Independent review children's social care: CASPAR briefing Published May 2022 Type: CASPAR briefing This CASPAR briefing summarises findings from the independent review of children's social care's final report on the children's social care system in England. Example anti-bullying policy statement Published February 2022 Type: Practical guidance Behaviour management and codes of conduct Published February 2022 Type: Practical guidance Download example codes of conduct for staff, volunteers, other adults, children and young people. Find out what to include and how to manage inappropriate behaviour. Example safeguarding policy statement Published February 2022 Type: Practical guidance We've designed a template to help you write a document that reflects the safeguarding needs of the children and young people your organisation works with. Example online safety policy statement and agreement Published February 2022 Type: Practical guidance Templates for an online safety policy statement and an online safety agreement you can tailor to the context of your organisation. Child sexual exploitation by organised networks investigation report: CASPAR briefing Published February 2022 Type: CASPAR briefing A summary of the Independent Inquiry Child Sexual Abuse’s (IICSA) investigative report on the sexual exploitation of children by networks in England and Wales. The impact of coronavirus (COVID-19): statistics briefing Published February 2022 Type: Statistics View the data available on the impact of the coronavirus (COVID) pandemic on the safety and wellbeing of children and young people and their families in the UK. Children's experiences of legal but harmful content online Published February 2022 Type: Helplines insights This insight briefing focuses on experiences of pornography and content promoting or glorifying eating disorders, self-harm and suicide. Example consent form for activities and events Published January 2022 Type: Practical guidance Download and use our template to create a consent form for your organisation that will help you collect the information and permissions required. The impact of domestic abuse on children and young people: insight from the voices of parents and carers Published December 2021 Type: Helplines insights This briefing uses insight from NSPCC Helpline contacts and Childline counselling sessions to highlight the impact domestic abuse is having on children and young people. Harmful sexual behaviour: learning from case reviews Published December 2021 Type: Learning from case reviews Provides learning for professionals around responding appropriately to children and young people who have displayed HSB or been impacted by it and assessing their needs. Early years sector: learning from case reviews Published November 2021 Type: Learning from case reviews Provides learning for practitioners working in the early years sector around identifying abuse and applying professional curiosity to keep children aged five and under safe. The case for change: independent review of children’s social care in England: CASPAR briefing Published October 2021 Type: CASPAR briefing Summarises findings from the independent review of children’s social care, The case for change, and looks at the needs, experiences and outcomes of children supported by social care in England. Young parents: learning from case reviews Published October 2021 Type: Learning from case reviews What to consider when working with young parents to ensure both the parents and their child are protected from potential risks and factors. Summary of “The myth of invisible men”: safeguarding children under one from non-accidental injury caused by male carers: CASPAR briefing Published September 2021 Type: CASPAR briefing Read our summary of the findings from the third national review by the Child Safeguarding Practice Review Panel for England, on babies harmed by fathers and stepfathers. Summary of National guidance for child protection in Scotland 2021: CASPAR briefing Published September 2021 Type: CASPAR briefing Read a summary about the revised child protection guidance for people working with children in Scotland. A summary of the Care Inspectorate’s triennial review of initial case reviews and significant case reviews in Scotland: CASPAR briefing Published June 2021 Type: CASPAR briefing This briefing looks at findings from reviews of serious child protection incidents in Scotland, and examines evidence of the impact of reviews on child protection practice. Ofsted’s review of sexual abuse in schools and colleges: CASPAR briefing Published June 2021 Type: CASPAR briefing Provides an overview of Ofsted’s findings and recommendations from their rapid review of sexual abuse in schools and colleges in England. Wales’ statutory guidance on child sexual exploitation: CASPAR briefing Published April 2021 Type: CASPAR briefing Find out what the Welsh government’s guidance around child sexual exploitation entails in volume 7 of Working together to safeguard people. Includes information on identifying, reporting, preventing and responding to sexual exploitation. Teenagers: learning from case reviews Published February 2021 Type: Learning from case reviews Published case reviews highlight that practitioners sometime struggle to work with teenagers who are experiencing complex issues. This briefing covers the key issues and learning for improved practice around working with teenagers. Key provisions introduced in Working together to safeguard children 2018, and updates added in 2020: CASPAR briefing Published December 2020 Type: CASPAR briefing Summary of key changes in the government's 2018 statutory guidance on safeguarding children and young people for England. Includes summary of further updates made in December 2020. Share Aware resources for schools and teachers Published December 2020 Type: Practical guidance How safe are our children? Published August 2020 Type: Statistics Our report compiles and analyses the most robust and up-to-date child protection data that exists across the four nations in the UK. Definitions and signs of child abuse Published July 2020 Type: CASPAR briefing Explains the definition of child abuse and provides an insight into the different types of abuse as well as setting out general signs to keep an eye out for. Nominated child protection lead or designated safeguarding officer Published February 2020 Type: Practical guidance Example role description for nominated child protection lead, also known as Designated Safeguarding Officer/Lead (DSO/DSL), named person or child protection officer. Child sexual abuse: learning from case reviews Published January 2020 Type: Learning from case reviews Highlights lessons from case reviews published since 2017 where child sexual abuse committed by adults was highlighted as a significant issue. Includes a summary of risk factors. Handle with care Published October 2019 Type: Leaflets and posters Advice you can share with parents you work with on safe, positive ways to hold and care for their baby and reduce the dangers of rough handling. Learning from inquiries and reports about safeguarding practice Published September 2019 Type: Learning from case reviews A compilation of findings and learning from published reports of inquiries and investigations into safeguarding practice in the voluntary and community sector. Let children know you are listening Published July 2019 Type: Practical guidance Evidence-informed resources to help you ensure children always feel listened to - watch the animation, follow the tips and display the poster. Safeguarding self-assessment tool and checklist Published January 2019 Type: Practical guidance Keeping our children safe Published September 2018 Type: Practical guidance Someone to lean on Published September 2018 Type: Practical guidance A guide for anyone who works or volunteers with a child or young person who has been sexually abused. Telling about abuse Published September 2018 Type: Leaflets and posters A story in pictures providing advice for deaf adults to help them find out what what to do when they have child protection concerns about a child. Telling about bullying Published September 2018 Type: Leaflets and posters A story in pictures providing advice for deaf adults to help them find out what they can do when a child is being bullied. Solution-focused practice toolkit Published September 2018 Type: Practical guidance Neglect serious case reviews Published September 2018 Type: Learning from case reviews A systematic analysis of neglect in serious case reviews in England, between 2003 and 2011. Stop Speak Support school pack Published September 2018 Type: Practical guidance Police: learning from case reviews Published April 2015 Type: Learning from case reviews A summary of the risk factors and learning identified in published case reviews to help improve police safeguarding practice. NSPCC Library catalogue Can’t find what you’re looking for? Access the largest collection of child protection resources in the UK, including all NSPCC research and the National case review repository. NSPCC Library catalogue Can’t find what you’re looking for? Access the largest collection of child protection resources in the UK, including all NSPCC research and the National case review repository.