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Teacher couple suspended after scuffle at Kozhikode school

Suspension of teacher couple in Kozhikode after scuffle between teachers at Eravannur AUP School. Seven teachers injured; Minister for General Education ordered inquiry. Incident sparked by complaint forwarded to Childline by Ms. Suprina without discussing with school authorities; Mr. Shaji turned aggressive. Video footage of incident went viral on social…

The Hindu · Nov 16, 2023

Probe launched into clash between teachers in Kozhikode

Police investigate scuffle b/w teachers over student complaint in Kozhikode. Video footage went viral. Husband of teacher blamed for forwarding complaint to Childline, became aggressive. Lady teacher filed complaint of manhandling. Minister for Gen. Education ordered inquiry.

The Hindu · Nov 15, 2023

Crime of False Report of Child Abuse Includes False Report to School and Child Services Agency Officials,

not just false reports directly to the police.

Reason · Nov 14, 2023

Happiness of girls and young women at lowest level since 2009, shows UK poll

Nine out of 10 seven to 21-year-olds feel worried or anxious and only 17% feel very happy, shows ‘devastating’ Girlguiding survey

The Guardian - UK · Sep 12, 2023

Girls’ happiness hits 15-year low, annual Girlguiding survey suggests

Researchers said the sharpest decline in happiness was among the youngest girls – those aged between seven and 10 years old.

The Independent UK · Sep 12, 2023

Merseyside police to offer Childline help for young people in custody

Force hopes use of impartial and confidential support service could break reoffending cycle

The Guardian - UK · Sep 6, 2023

7 ways for parents and carers to ease back-to-school worries

Childline gets a spike in calls from worried pupils before a new school year stars – here’s how to support them

The Independent UK · Aug 11, 2023

7 ways to ease back-to-school worries

Childline gets a spike in calls from worried pupils before a new school year stars. Here’s how to support them, writes Lisa Salmon.

The Independent UK · Aug 11, 2023

Anton Du Beke thanks supporters after revealing childhood stabbing incident

The Strictly Come Dancing judge also praised presenter Kate Garraway for her kindness when she interviewed him for her Life Stories series

Evening Standard · Aug 4, 2023

NSPCC concerned over impact of coercive and controlling behaviour on children

The charity said some forms of abuse, such as coercive control, can sometimes be overlooked or minimised.

The Independent UK · Aug 2, 2023