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Teacher jailed for sexual assault on pupil

A supply teacher from Great Bardfield has been sentenced to prison after admitting to sexual activity with a 16-year-old student at a secondary school in Essex.

Asylum seeker jailed for hotel sexual assault on teenager

An asylum seeker housed at a London hotel has been sentenced to 12 months imprisonment after sexually assaulting a 16-year-old girl in a lift. The disturbing incident has raised serious questions about safeguarding procedures.

Most UK Girls Alter Behaviour for Safety, Study Finds

A major new study exposes the profound impact of safety concerns on the lives of girls and young women across the UK, with most altering their behaviour, from avoiding public transport to changing clothes.

Teacher Fired After Tying Toddler to Chair in Classroom

A preschool teacher in Virginia has been dismissed after video evidence emerged showing her tying a toddler to a chair. The distressing incident, captured on classroom cameras, has sparked outrage and an ongoing investigation.

NHS Trust Condemned Over Handling of Predator Doctor

An employment tribunal has slammed an NHS trust for its 'lamentable' handling of sexual assault complaints against a doctor, who was later convicted of rape. The trust failed to act on multiple warnings, leaving staff vulnerable.

Teacher jailed for affair with sixth-form pupil after exams

A married maths teacher from Surrey has been sentenced to 16 months in prison after embarking on an illicit affair with an 18-year-old former pupil just days after her final A-Level exam. The court heard how Martin Davis, 38, exploited his position of tru

Care Home Cupcake Death Sparks Police Investigation

A 45-year-old care home resident with Down's syndrome has died after choking on a cupcake, prompting a serious police investigation into the circumstances surrounding the incident at the privately-run facility.

Ofsted guidance links autistic pupils to extremism

A major row has erupted after Ofsted-backed training material suggested teachers look for 'fixations' in autistic pupils as a potential sign of terrorism. Charities and MPs condemn the guidance as 'dangerous' and 'discriminatory'.

Care Worker in Court Over 1.4M Child Abuse Images

A care worker faces serious charges after police allegedly discovered a cache of over 1.4 million indecent images, including 500,000 unique child abuse pictures. The mother of children in his care has spoken of her fury and trauma.

Terror Watchlist Man Worked at UK Islamic School

A man on the UK's terrorism watchlist was discovered working at an independent Islamic school in the Midlands, prompting a serious investigation into safeguarding failures and national security protocols.

FGM Warning: NHS Reports 41% Surge in UK Cases

Exclusive: New NHS figures reveal a dramatic 41% increase in Female Genital Mutilation cases in England. A leading safeguarding expert issues a chilling warning that this is just the 'tip of the iceberg' as thousands of girls remain at risk during the sum

Sussex NHS Trust Placed Under 'Enhanced Support' Amid Crisis

The NHS Sussex integrated care board has been escalated to 'tier 2' oversight following a review that uncovered significant failings in its leadership and culture, raising serious concerns for health services across Brighton and East Sussex.

NHS Maternity Scandal: Baby Deaths Expose Systemic Failings

Exclusive: Devastated families reveal how NHS trust failures led to preventable baby deaths. Shocking report exposes critical midwife shortages and catastrophic communication breakdowns at Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Trust.

Teacher injured in Southport attacks shunned by community

A teacher seriously injured in the Southport knife attacks faces a devastating double trauma: recovery from her physical wounds and rejection by the community she helped build, a safeguarding inquiry has been told.

Charity Commission blocks MPs over child abuse probe

A major political row has erupted after the Charity Commission blocked a powerful committee of MPs from investigating its handling of child sexual abuse allegations. Read the explosive details.

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