Safeguarding

Course

Child Protection Study Day 2026 (Scotland)

23 September 2026

Stirling

This annual one‑day course provides an update on key developments in child protection, with content designed specifically for a Scottish audience. The programme focuses on areas most relevant to general paediatricians, offering guidance on responding to concerns about the risk of harm to children an...

Safeguarding

News

�鶹��ý responds to UK government ban on social media for under 16s

15 June 2026

The UK government has announced new rules to protect children online, including a social media ban for under 16s, restrictions on live streaming and greater restrictions for under 18s on engaging with strangers online.

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Colleges engage DHSC on mandatory reporting of child sexual abuse duty

1 May 2026

�鶹��ý leads Royal College letter to Secretary of State for Health and Social Care Wes Streeting MP regarding measures for a mandatory reporting of child sexual abuse (CSA) duty in England.

Course

Supporting level 4/named and level 5/designated doctors

06 July 2026

Leadership in safeguarding comes with many responsibilities. This course is specifically aimed at level 4/named and level 5/designated doctors for both safeguarding children and young people, and children and young people in care in line with the competencies set out in the Intercollegiate Document ...

Safeguarding

News

Shining a light on child health progress - President's update

23 February 2026

In this edition, Steve shares important policy wins, workforce and service priorities, and new resources for members alongside opportunities to get involved and amplify your voice for children and young people.

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'Leading the way' episode 8: Strategic leadership in safeguarding, with Dr Vicki Walker

18 February 2026

All child health professionals, no matter their role, must have knowledge and skills in safeguarding and as a designated doctor in child protection, Vicki has particular leadership experience in this area. Jonathan introduces the latest episode from our leadership podcast series.

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�鶹��ý responds to evidence review of The Children (Abolition of Defence of Reasonable Punishment) (Wales) Act 2020

18 December 2025

The Welsh Government have published evidence on the impact of abolishing the ‘reasonable punishment’ defence and protecting children from physical punishment.

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

Celebrating members, thanking leaders and shaping our future - President's update

17 November 2025

Last week’s membership ceremony in Edinburgh gave us a moment to celebrate our newest Members and Fellows, and to bid a fond farewell to our CEO, Rob Okunnu, as he moves on after nearly 7 years at the College.

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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 (�鶹��ý) has published new Initial Health Assessment Delivery Standards.