Safeguarding

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

Document

Project AEGIS - advancing equity for children and young people seeking asylum and refugees

Project AEGIS is an innovative, multidisciplinary, mixed methods research project, with co-creation with children and young people at its centre. AEGIS aims to answer critical questions about the health, education and social care outcomes of children and young people seeking asylum and refugees (CYP...

Community child health

Resource

National strategy for preventing and responding to child sexual abuse in Wales 2025-35 - consultation response

In October 2025, we responded to a Welsh Government consultation on its draft 10-year national strategy for preventing and responding to child sexual abuse in Wales.

Health policy

Safeguarding

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

Paediatricians welcome the expansion of Martha’s Rule

4 September 2025

Martha’s Rule is the right for patients, families and carers to request a rapid review if they are worried that their or their loved one’s condition is getting worse and their concerns are not being responded to.

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

Starting out as an expert witness in paediatrics (Level 3+) - London

25 November 2025

London

This in-person course is designed for paediatricians who are ready to deepen their understanding and refine their skills as expert witnesses. Through a mix of plenary sessions and interactive breakout discussions, participants will explore the practical realities of medicolegal work, from setting up...

Safeguarding

Expert witness

Course

Safeguarding, neurodevelopmental disorders and neurodisability (Level 3) – online

02 December 2025

Going through the child protection process is difficult enough for any child or young person. But what about those with additional needs associated with neurodevelopmental disorders and/or neurodisability? How might differences in understanding and communication influence how you adapt your practice...

Safeguarding

Course

Safeguarding in the digital world (Level 3) - online

09 March 2026

This one day course looks at both the potential benefits and the potential harms of the online world for children and young people and how paediatricians can best support them to use this environment well. Please note: This is a virtual course, facilitated online via Zoom.

Safeguarding