Child protection

Course

Safeguarding webinar – now and the future

19 January 2026

In this webinar, Dr Vicki Walker and Michelle Dougan from Barnardo’s take a look at how safeguarding has changed in recent times and discuss how paediatricians can best support children and young people.

Safeguarding

Child protection

Course

A general paediatrician’s guide to common ano-genital presentations (Level 3)

29 April 2026

London

Paediatricians working in a range of clinical settings may encounter children with ano-genital conditions that require effective management. In some cases, there may be indications of suspected sexual assault and it is important that the required safeguarding actions are taken. This one day in-pe...

Safeguarding

Child protection

Sexual abuse

News

New standards launched to improve health and wellbeing for children and young people in care across the UK

13 November 2025

The Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health (RCPCH) has published new Initial Health Assessment Delivery Standards.

Course

Child Protection in Scotland: From examination to court [CPEC] (Level 3) - online two-day course

27 May 2026

Paediatricians have a key role in both providing written evidence and presenting as a professional witness in family, criminal or civil proceedings in child protection cases. This two day online course, with pre-course activities, provides paediatricians with the skills required to fulfil these duti...

Safeguarding

Child protection

Course

Children, Violence and Safeguarding (Level 3) - online

08 June 2026

This course looks at the impact of violence on children and young people and the skills to address safeguarding issues that arise as a result. Please note: This is a virtual course, facilitated online via Zoom.

Safeguarding

Child protection

Course

Child protection: From examination to court – England/Wales (Level 3) – blended [two-day course]

04 March 2026

Paediatricians have a number of responsibilities within child protection cases from gathering the evidence base for signs observed in assessment to presenting the medical perspective within multi-agency meetings, and as a professional witness in family, criminal or civil proceedings. This two-day...

Safeguarding

Child protection

News

RCPCH responds to NSPCC polling data on physical punishment

21 August 2025

New NSPCC polling reveals four out of five parents with a child under 18 in England (81%) believe it’s unacceptable for adults to use physical punishment on their child, with a similar number of young adults (82%) in agreement.

Course

Statement and report writing - England/Wales (Level 3) - online, January 2026

20 January 2026

This one-day online course explores how to write statements and reports that document the valuable information needed for effective investigation in child protection cases. This course is focused purely on English and Welsh law. It is held online, via Zoom. The course times are in GMT (Greenwi...

Safeguarding

Child protection

News

A manifesto for Wales - why now and why not you?

17 April 2025

The Senedd election in Wales is next May. So what better time, suggests Officer for Wales Dr Nick Wilkinson, to help ensure child and adolescent health and wellbeing top the list for debate? Here's how members in Wales can engage with our recently published manifesto.

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Board of Trustees response to AGM 2025

7 April 2025

Following the passing of a member-submitted motion at the College’s 2025 AGM, the Board of Trustees has reaffirmed its commitment to protecting children’s rights in Gaza.