There were over 3,200 calls from the South East area to the NSPCC Helpline raising concerns of substance abuse near children over the last three years with a 14% rise between 2013/14 and 2015/16.
With so many new members waiting to join Girlguiding IW, the Island Commissioners are looking for adult volunteers to fill a range of posts from occasional helper to Unit Leader. Find out more by booking to attend roadshow.
The Isle of Wight Youth Trust welcomes a new Executive Director, Mairead Healy, who pays tribute to the sixteen years of service by former head of the charity that helps young people facing emotional difficulties, Eileen Monks OBE.
Whilst Safer Internet Day is a special day to promote conversations with our children about online safety, remember the NSPCC is there all year round to answer your questions and provide support to keep children safe online.
The Isle of Wight Safeguarding Children Board has issued the Serious Case Review Report and their response, following the tragic death of six year old Keziah Flux-Edmonds.
The Isle of Wight Council’s Executive will consider a proposal to add “children of staff” to the over-subscription criteria list within admissions arrangements for schools.
More 16 and 17 year olds have been supported by being offered a suitable training or education place on the Isle of Wight than others in the South East region.
Well done to little Evie Fuller for bravely choosing to have 30cm of her precious locks cut off to make a wig for another child who has lost their hair due to cancer.