"True negotiation is the art of collaborative victory, not competitive conquest. It's about crafting outcomes where all parties leave feeling they've gained something of value, even if none received e...

Dear thirteen-year-old Me, Right now, you're standing at the threshold of a journey that will shape who you become. Your body is changing, your emotions feel like they're on a rollercoaster, and every...

Technology has the potential to revolutionise how we address societal challenges and create more equitable communities. "Techquity" encapsulates this potential, highlighting the importance of designin...

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The Challenge of Data Sharing in the Public Sector Data sharing within the UK public sector, particularly in policing, presents a complex challenge. It's vital to share information effectively to prev...

The UK Government is taking bold steps to modernise our public services with the Data Use and Access Bill 2024. This legislation aims to unlock the power of multi-agency data sharing to deliver more e...

The urgent need: More lifeguards, fewer undertakers Current safeguarding practices often operate reactively, akin to having only undertakers on a beach – intervening only after harm has occurred. This...

The Children's Wellbeing and Schools Bill [https://bit.ly/childata] introduces significant changes to information sharing practices concerning children.

Unravelling the Social Determinants We often discuss crime through a lens of individual culpability. But what if I told you that where you live, the quality of your education, and even access to healt...

The Case of Sara Sharif and the urgent need for Data Collaboration in public safeguarding organisations. The tragic death of Sara Sharif in 2023 has once again exposed the systemic failures within the...

"You can tell straight away if a child isn’t happy. You’ve got to get it right"

Book Review: Benjamin Perks (2024) Ithaka, London: Hardback 978-1-80418-834-7 288 pages In Benjamin Perks' book "Trauma Proof", he offers a deeply personal and insightful exploration of childhood trau...

An ambitious programme of reform to policing has been unveiled by the Home Secretary, marking the start of a new partnership between government and policing.