Child criminal exploitation

The Home Office defines child criminal exploitation as ‘where an individual or group takes advantage of an imbalance of power to coerce, control, manipulate or deceive a child or young person under the age of 18’. The term is often used to refer to children and young people involved in gangs, although the actual definition is much broader.

School exclusion

School exclusion is when a child is removed from school, either on a temporary or permanent basis.

Internet and social media

Social media and the internet can have both positive and negative effects on children and young people’s mental health. Schools play an important role in educating pupils on how to stay safe online.