Child protection

On 12 September 2023, the Government confirmed its plans to authorise the use of x-rays in the age assessment of children and young people seeking asylum in the UK.

Camilla reminds colleagues of the forthcoming AGM and the recruitment processes for the next President and Treasurer. She also reflects on a particularly challenging time for the profession as a whole.

This two day in-person course equips paediatricians with both the technical and forensic skills to obtain high quality samples and the knowledge and understanding of the physical, emotional and procedural considerations of managing children who have experienced suspected sexual assault. It consis...

The Home Office has launched a call for evidence which seeks views on how implementing a duty to report child sexual abuse is likely to impact children, organisations, and affected workforces and volunteers. RCPCH is asking the government to consider five key factors first.

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 Northern Irish law. Please note: this course is held online, via Zoom. The course tim...

On Thursday 20 July, the Illegal Migration Bill received Royal Assent becoming the Illegal Migration Act.

This annual event highlights developments in child protection, and is specially developed for a Scottish audience. It's a one-day course that gives delegates updates into particular child protection areas and addresses common challenges faced by paediatricians when concerns arise about risk of harm ...

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. The course content is focused purely on English and Welsh law. It is held online, via Zoom, and will not be recorded. The...

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. The course content is focused purely on English and Welsh law. It is held online, via Zoom, and will not be recorded. The...