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Stay informed with a collection of short reads exploring the latest in safety, safeguarding, and wellbeing across communities, travel, education, and business.
From new laws and awareness campaigns to real stories and expert insights, our short reads keep you connected to what’s shaping safer, more inclusive environments across the UK.
A New National Child Protection Authority: What This Means for Safeguarding in the UK
The creation of a National Child Protection Authority marks a major step in UK safeguarding reform. imabi examines how stronger national leadership, clearer standards and digital tools, like imabi Inspire, can help prevent children falling through the cracks.
Church Safeguarding Failures Continue Raise Urgent Questions
Safeguarding scandals in UK churches have exposed major failings in oversight and protection. imabi examines what must change in faith communities and how reporting tools, transparency and independent accountability can rebuild trust and keep people safe.
When Schools Fail to Safeguard: Why Child Protection Needs Urgent Reform
Failing safeguarding in schools shakes public confidence and leaves children vulnerable. imabi explores why oversight, culture and digital reporting tools are essential and how communities can reclaim school safety.
Grooming Gangs Scandal: Learning from Systemic Failures
Recent grooming gang revelations highlight failures that demand reform. imabi explores how prevention, training, and technology can rebuild trust and protect victims.
Safeguarding in Education: Updated Expectations
KCSIE 2025 updates bring new safeguarding responsibilities for schools. imabi outlines what’s changed and how digital tools like imabi Inspire can help educators respond effectively.
Youth Custody Concerns: Safeguarding at Risk
New figures reveal high levels of assaults and self-harm in youth custody, exposing gaps in safeguarding. imabi calls for stronger frameworks and proactive measures to protect vulnerable young people.
Online Safety Enforcement
Ofcom has announced tougher online safety rules, requiring platforms to strengthen age checks and reduce exposure to harmful content. These changes aim to protect children and young people while holding companies accountable. imabi explores what this means for families and why digital safeguarding is essential both online and offline.
Third of Parents Considering Home-Schooling Over School Safety Fears
A third of parents may turn to home-schooling due to school safety concerns. imabi calls for stronger safeguarding frameworks and highlights how technology like imabi Inspire and imabi Travel Guardian can give families greater reassurance.