National Service Won’t Save a Generation Failed by Our Schools
There’s been a lot of noise recently about compulsory national service. It’s been presented as a bold solution, a way to rebuild resilience, discipline and character in a generation supposedly lacking all three. But after years working in education, SEND, early years and family support, I see something very different. Young people aren’t the problem.…
It's Not a Lack of Ability. It's a Lack of Understanding.
What if your organisation's biggest talent challenge isn't a skills shortage, but a failure to recognise talent in the first place? Despite growing awareness of neurodiversity, autistic people continue to face some of the largest employment inequalities in the UK. Not because they lack ability, ambition, or qualifications, but because many workplaces remain built around…
Cuckooing Is Now a Criminal Offence: What Professionals Need to Know
Cuckooing has long been a hidden but devastating form of exploitation. Vulnerable people are targeted by criminals who take over their homes to facilitate drug dealing, violence, exploitation, and wider organised criminality. The introduction of new legislation making cuckooing a criminal offence marks a significant step forward in protecting victims, disrupting offenders, and strengthening community…
Boys, the Manosphere, and the Gap We’re Not Talking About
Across schools and youth settings, a clear pattern is emerging in how some boys talk, behave, and understand masculinity. These behaviours aren’t random, and they’re not appearing in isolation.