Victoria to Fast-Track Child Safety Law Overhaul
Victoria to fast-track new child safety laws, including immediate suspension of working with children checks during investigations, after a review prompted by abuse charges.
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Schoolboy, 12, Dies in Tragic Squid Game Prank Accident
A 12-year-old boy died after a Squid Game prank went wrong, an inquest heard. Sebastian Cizman was found unresponsive at his home in Castleford.
Australia to close loophole in working with children checks after states agree reforms
Australia's states and territories agree to reform working with children checks by end of 2025 to close loophole allowing abusers to work across jurisdictions.
Urgent Review Launched After More Than 100 Care Leavers Die in England
Over 100 care leavers died in England in the past year, prompting an urgent government review into support failures.
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Alex Jones Bans Smartphones at Home Over Child Safety Concerns
The One Show's Alex Jones bans smartphones at home after a talk on child safety, calling it her biggest worry.
Mothers Warn of Risks After Taking Children Abroad
UK cases of parents abducting their own children abroad have doubled since 2005, leaving families in turmoil and children caught in custody battles.
Girl, 12, Dies After Brutal 100 Sit-Up Punishment for Lateness
12-year-old Kajal Gond dies in India after teacher forces 100 sit-ups for lateness, sparking outrage and demands for justice.
Head Teacher Banned for Sexual Comments to Female Staff
Former head teacher Paul Scott banned for sexual comments to female colleagues at Arboretum Primary School in Derby.
Manchester Teacher Jailed for Grooming Two Schoolboys
Rebecca Joynes, 30, jailed for six-and-a-half years for grooming two schoolboys from age 15, including one whose child she later bore.
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Sydney Childcare Worker Pleads Guilty to Producing Child Abuse Material
Former police officer David William James pleads guilty to producing child abuse material at Sydney childcare centres, involving children as young as four.
'Jimmy Savile Mark II': How Teacher Iain Wares Abused Boys Across Schools for Decades
Iain Wares, dubbed 'Jimmy Savile mark II', abused boys at multiple Scottish schools for decades. The Scottish child abuse inquiry hears how he evaded justice.
Mother Accused of Starving 11-Year-Old Daughter to Death
Mother accused of starving 11-year-old daughter to death in Connecticut; remains found in bin, cover-up involved impersonation on video call.
Council Staff Visited Wrong Address Day Before Sara Sharif’s Murder, Review Finds
Safeguarding review finds Surrey council staff visited wrong address day before Sara Sharif's murder, highlighting multiple failures by agencies.
Teacher Jailed For Grooming And School Toilet Sex With Pupil
Manchester teacher Rebecca Joynes jailed for 6.5 years for grooming and having sex with two teenage pupils, including in a school toilet.
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Thousands of Abuse Reports in Australian Childcare Centres
Thousands of abuse reports in Australian childcare centres, but many alleged perpetrators remain employed due to systemic failures in investigation and regulation.
Council staff visited wrong address day before Sara Sharif’s murder, review finds
Safeguarding review finds Surrey council staff visited wrong address day before Sara Sharif's murder, highlighting failures by multiple agencies.
Melbourne Childcare Worker Sacked Before Abuse Allegations, Centres Reveal
Joshua Dale Brown was sacked from a Melbourne childcare centre in 2021 before allegedly abusing children at another centre. Police have charged him with over 70 offences.
Australian Childcare Worker Charged with Sexual Abuse of Eight Children
A Melbourne childcare worker is charged with sexually abusing eight children, prompting calls for urgent reforms in Australia's early childhood education sector.
Nursery Worker Admits Abusing Children In Care
Vincent Chan, 45, pleads guilty to 26 offences including sexual assault of toddlers at Bright Horizons nursery in London.
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Sir David Beckham backs SafeCall campaign to help missing children
Sir David Beckham backs The Independent's SafeCall campaign to raise £165,000 for a 24-hour helpline for missing children in the UK.
Florida Teacher Arrested for Allegedly Grooming Student via Google Docs
Former science teacher Elias Gordon Farley, 26, arrested for allegedly grooming a student via Google Docs and engaging in sexual acts at school and his apartment.
Manchester Teacher Jailed for Six-and-a-Half Years for Grooming Two Pupils
Rebecca Joynes, 30, jailed for six-and-a-half years for grooming two teenage pupils in Manchester, with one boy describing a 'very dark time'.
Bullied 12-Year-Old Struggled to Get Mental Health Support Before Suicide, Inquest Hears
Mother of bullied 12-year-old Charley-Ann Patterson says NHS mental health support was lacking before her suicide; school accused of failing to act on inappropriate messages.
Queensland Report Reveals 18 Missed Chances to Stop Childcare Paedophile
Queensland report finds 18 missed opportunities to stop childcare paedophile Ashley Paul Griffith, who abused 73 children over 20 years.
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UK Parents Rally for Smartphone-Free Childhood, Group Surges to 4,500 Members
UK parents' WhatsApp group for smartphone-free childhood surges to 4,500 members, aiming to delay kids' smartphone use until 14.
Actor Taheen Modak Backs SafeCall Campaign for Missing Children
Actor Taheen Modak supports The Independent's SafeCall campaign to raise £165,000 for missing children in the UK.
Parents of Six-Year-Old Sexually Assaulted at School Win Compensation
Parents of a six-year-old girl sexually assaulted by pupils at school win five-figure compensation from local authority for failing to protect her.
NSPCC Warns of 'Perfect Storm' for Online Child Abuse During Lockdown
NSPCC warns coronavirus lockdown creates 'perfect storm' for online child abuse due to reduced moderators and increased children online.
Mother Claims Toddler Sexually Assaulted at Victorian Childcare Centre, No Charges Filed
Mother claims toddler sexually assaulted at Victorian childcare centre; no charges filed due to lack of witnesses or CCTV.
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Urgent Appeal for Missing Stoke-on-Trent Schoolgirl
Police urgently seek 16-year-old Aksa Ejaz, missing from Stoke-on-Trent since Jan 23, last seen in Nottingham.
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