VCF comments are used to inform and influence child protection policies and practice; fuelled by our advocacy work with children and families

22/04/2021

Is institutional racism at the heart of discriminatory policies for schools?

We think aspects of culture and faith should be embedded in child safeguarding policies and practices In the wake of recent reports on Pimlico Academy, it […]
08/03/2021

VCF supports mothers from across the world striving to keep children healthy

8 March 2021 International Women’s Day 2021 This International Women’s Day, we have in our minds and hearts the mothers who continue each day to strive […]
01/12/2020

Who or what is supporting children’s rights to care and protection?

The role of Children’s Commissioner was created under the Children Act 2004, following the Victoria Climbié child protection inquiry, and strengthened in the Children and Families […]
30/04/2019

Child Abuse Linked to Faith or Belief; where do we go from here?

Child Abuse Linked to Faith or Belief; where do we go from here? Understanding contexts for witchcraft or spirit possession; exploring implications for practice In this […]
22/01/2019

Census suggests 11% increase in cases of child abuse linked to faith or belief

22 January 2019 VCF – The Victoria Climbié Foundation UK welcomes the latest data on child abuse cases linked to faith or belief (CALFB). Overall, there […]