Peter Wanless @PeterWanless Twitter profile

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Peter Wanless

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3 years

It was an honour to receive a knighthood from Prince Charles at Windsor Castle - lovely recognition of so many amazing @nspcc & Childline supporters, volunteers and employees it is my privilege to work with

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4 years

Why do conference organisers imagine charity CEOs would speak for free at their profit making events on the financial challenges facing charities?

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10 years

Looking for clues with Sherlock bear http://t.co/NiLUT4dsmk

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1 year

Such a pleasure to join so many kindred spirits at @BAFTA last night as @KensingtonRoyal launched this excellent @Earlychildhood campaign. As @NSPCC says, childhood shapes who we become. Abuse never should

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Today, we're launching our new #ShapingUs campaign to highlight the importance of early childhood. Watch this video to find out how and why our early childhood shapes the adults we become.

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9 years

Thank you @antanddec - my first of 26 special selfies, raising money for #ChildLine @nspcc

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2 years

An epic snowball fight on field between @sheldonschool & @HardenhuishSch during which our head of religious studies walked like Jesus into no man’s land to bring peace but was knocked out cold by a stray snowball leading to whole school detention

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3 years

Thanks for the lovely comments and reaction to my knighthood yesterday - sorry I couldn’t keep up with them all. The award reflects positively on all @NSPCC supporters, volunteers, staff & so many others doing what we can to help children who deserve better including Lady W & Jr!

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3 years

Today is my 8 year anniversary at @NSPCC - huge thanks to the many remarkable staff, volunteers & supporters who have helped me along - your efforts make such a positive difference for children but my goodness we have more to do...

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2 years

Today marks 9 years for me at the helm of @NSPCC - thanks so much to supporters, volunteers and staff with and beyond the Society who make it such a joy and privilege to be here for children

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Peter Wanless

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6 years

Six slips here but struggling to catch anything. #ENGvIND

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Peter Wanless

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2 years

Beautiful @nspcc Derby County shirts live on @bbcthree now. Good luck @dcfcofficial #FACup

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Peter Wanless

@PeterWanless

4 years

When you work from home, shirts even I haven’t dared wear to the office get a chance to be worn

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8 years

30 years ago today Childline took its first calls from young people with nowhere else to turn. 50,000 tried to get through that first night.

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4 years

Welcome @educationgovuk announcement today of an immediate £1.6m to expand and promote the @NSPCC helpline for any adult worried or concerned about a child ...

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4 years

Tomorrow marks my 7th anniversary as @NSPCC ‘s 12th CEO since we were founded in 1884. What a privilege. [The Rev Arthur Morton (our 6th) managed 24 years and 7 months]

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1 year

Thank you @BCFC

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Peter Wanless

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2 years

The contrast between the microscopic, tortoise-paced procedures that applied to Covid-related grants to charities & Treasury instructions to forego almost all counter fraud checks so that cash arrived with business fast has always puzzled me

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1 year

I’m sure I speak on behalf of thousands of Childline volunteers and staff, as well as her many friends across the wider @NSPCC in sending our love and best wishes to Esther and her family. You inspire us every day

Daily Express

@Daily_Express

1 year

BREAKING Dame Esther Rantzen, 82, remaining ‘optimistic’ as lung cancer ‘spreads’ after diagnosis

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Peter Wanless

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2 years

Just handed in the @NSPCC #FightForAFairStart petition calling for better peri natal mental health support - #EveryBabyCounts

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Peter Wanless

@PeterWanless

3 years

Embarrassing moment at a Whitehall meeting today when, having completed my intervention and decisively muted myself to await the Minister’s reaction, instead I accidentally pressed the “end call” button #micdrop

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Peter Wanless

@PeterWanless

5 years

@babarazam258 You have been wonderful for us. Many happy memories - hope you will return!

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8 years

Shameless selfie number 22 - with star @NSPCC marathon runner & actress Natalie Dormer

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1 year

@Se_Railway @MarkDoigFC maybe it belongs to a Kent cricketer? 😃

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5 years

No lack of interest in cricket here @SomersetCCC #fullhouse

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5 years

I feel that #SparkleOn day for @nspcc deserves a special shirt today. May get some funny looks on the commute to the office

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@PeterWanless

5 years

At @EssexCricket paying our respects to Charles Clark, @SomersetCCC Chairman who sadly passed away on Friday

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5 years

Celebrating 6 years at @NSPCC tomorrow so I’ve made a cake

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3 years

A huge thank you to @nspcc helpline staff who have been brilliant in providing this vital service through prolonged lock down, to all those brave enough to speak up and to partners who, when required, have helped us respond

NSPCC child abuse helpline has record call numbers in pandemic

The NSPCC says the figures echo fears that lockdown school closures left children more vulnerable.

www.bbc.com

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1 year

Thank you @LidlGB for freezing the cost of school uniform bundles at £5 to help struggling families -and 50p from selected items will help fund Childline. Great response to @childrensociety campaign @markrusselluk

Lidl freezes cost of school uniform bundle at £5 to help struggling families

The move comes as a report by The Children's Society found struggling families are still having to fork out “exorbitant amounts” for school uniforms

www.mirror.co.uk

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Peter Wanless

@PeterWanless

1 year

When in Grimsby with @jstockwood

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Peter Wanless

@PeterWanless

4 years

The @NSPCC is seeking a young trustee to join our main Board (aged 18-25) - details including how to apply are here

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3 years

Happy #WorldChildrensDay

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Peter Wanless

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1 year

The @NSPCC has joined @ECPAT @refugeecouncil @Childrenengland and 100 others in condemning the unacceptable child protection risks in play here (not for the first time)

Stop using hotels to house migrant children, say charities

Unaccompanied child asylum seekers housed in hotels are at risk, more than 100 charities warn.

www.bbc.co.uk

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Peter Wanless

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4 years

Enjoyed co-chairing with @Nancy_M_K a hugely important workshop this morning between @stonewalluk & @NSPCC teams looking at how best to help encourage and protect each and every young person

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Peter Wanless

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4 years

Never thought I would host the biggest ever meeting of @NSPCC volunteers and staff since the days of Princess Margaret from my back bedroom. Thanks to the hundreds who joined this morning!

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Peter Wanless

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3 years

I thought that was a good ending. Culture matters in organisations - a poisonous culture that rewards weakness at expense of moral purpose is more realistic than unveiling some individual puppet master #LineofDutyFinale

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Peter Wanless

@PeterWanless

2 years

It is not a “Stasi culture” or “new age dogma” to give children the same legal protection from physical assault that adults enjoy. Well done Wales

Wales introduces ban on smacking and slapping children

Welsh government hails ‘historic moment’ for children’s rights amid calls for England to follow suit

www.theguardian.com

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@PeterWanless

4 years

@SarahHatstand Well said Sarah!

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4 years

Huge thanks and respect to all those keeping #Childline and the @NSPCC helpline running today. Awesome 👏

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Peter Wanless

@PeterWanless

3 years

Just made gargantuan post-lockdown donation to the local @oxfamgb shop via their back door and bought @nazirafzal ‘s book via the front. Winners all round

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Peter Wanless

@PeterWanless

4 years

Apparently yesterday’s shirt was too conventional. I changed into this one after my chainsaw lesson this morning. Every day is different as a Charity CEO

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Peter Wanless

@PeterWanless

4 years

Congratulations and thank you to Sally from @NSPCC for a brilliant performance at this morning’s Speak Out Stay Safe assembly. You can watch it now over on our Facebook page if you missed it. Enjoy!

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Peter Wanless

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4 years

I’m blown away by the incredible response to our young trustee advert - such a privilege to read the applications - as a nation we need to hear so much more from all of you and a good deal less from the usual suspects!

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@PeterWanless

4 years

Home Bargains are selling penguin onesies in aid of @NSPCC this Xmas - perfect homeworking outfit as temperatures drop

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Peter Wanless

@PeterWanless

6 years

Here's the special moment we found out @kpmguk had voted to partner with @nspcc - we will help many children together

NSPCC Vote Reaction Video

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@PeterWanless

2 years

A thank you to the lived experienced individuals and groups who contributed to the Care Review with @JoshMacAlister and many others this afternoon

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8 years

Thrilled to welcome @CherylOfficial to her new role with #Childline - so pleased with this powerful film via @NSPCC

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1 year

Well done @BrettTe05546998 amazing achievement as Buddy for @NSPCC #londonmarathon2023

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6 years

Huge thanks to all the #Childline & @NSPCC helpline volunteers & staff keeping such a valued service running 24/7 #charity

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@PeterWanless

4 years

This last 3 weeks I have NEVER worked with a team more innovative, agile and kind. Thank you @NSPCC colleagues #stillhereforchildren

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2 years

Early start this morning - off to Pride Park to see the Rams in action to speak about and celebrate the @dcfcofficial @nspcc partnership

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Peter Wanless

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4 years

Children are the hidden victims of this Covid-19 pandemic. At the #HiddenHarmsSummit today I made four requests of the Prime Minister ...

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5 years

Very best wishes to @ChrisCloke who leaves the @NSPCC today after many years loyal and skilled service.

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Peter Wanless

@PeterWanless

3 years

So pleased to see ⁦ @NSPCC ⁩ and ⁦ @Deliveroo ⁩ win Covid-19 charity partnership of the year - well done team!

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Peter Wanless

@PeterWanless

18 days

It’s our silver wedding anniversary today - we’ve not changed a bit!

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Peter Wanless

@PeterWanless

1 year

It was a win for @officialgtfc v @BarrowAFC tonight and it was fun watching ships from the main stand!

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@PeterWanless

1 year

@JakeRudh What a glorious thread of brilliant music. The Chameleons top the pile for me but I’d add these two

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@PeterWanless

10 years

For the brave survivors of abuse who spoke to @NSPCC about #RolfHarris thanks for demonstrating that fame & power put no one above the law

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Peter Wanless

@PeterWanless

4 years

21 years ago today - not changed a bit. Going to celebrate by joining the @SomersetCCC online quiz tonight!

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Peter Wanless

@PeterWanless

4 years

Nearly 650 young people received 1-2-1 counselling via Childline yesterday. Huge thanks to our volunteers, staff & all of you donating to keep this vital service running

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Peter Wanless

@PeterWanless

4 years

A day full of video conferencing from home demands a different work outfit today - trying to do my bit to keep spirits up

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Peter Wanless

@PeterWanless

3 years

Happy birthday #Childline - 35 today. Huge thanks and admiration for volunteers, employees and supporters who are here 24/7 offering confidential advice and support for children 💚💚💚 A very special service

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Peter Wanless

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4 years

@eliistender10 I got this nice letter from the Special One when my son secretly invited him to my birthday party. I don’t even support Chelsea!

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@PeterWanless

4 years

I’ve been coping well with this working from home malarkey but have had a wobble this morning on visiting @NSPCC HQ & remembering the buzz of the office

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Peter Wanless

@PeterWanless

2 years

Powerful words from @dcfcofficial CEO Stephen Pearce. @NSPCC is proud to be working in partnership with Derby County for the benefit of children locally and nationally

Derby County

@dcfcofficial

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Chief Executive Stephen Pearce explains why we've chosen to gift our first-team shirt sponsorship for 2022/23 to the NSPCC 🐏🤝🟢 #DCFC

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Peter Wanless

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4 years

I have a letter in @thetimes today @NSPCC @SkyCorporate

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4 years

It’s excellent news that the Government definition of key workers includes charity staff and volunteers - @NSPCC & #Childline are doing all we can for children & this really helps @educationgovuk

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Peter Wanless

@PeterWanless

4 years

Our Royal Patron, HRH The Countess of Wessex visited Childline in London today - her first official engagement since lockdown began. She thanked staff and volunteers who have been instrumental in keeping Childline running during the pandemic. (1/2)

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Peter Wanless

@PeterWanless

10 years

If you have sexually abused young people but your crimes have yet to be exposed, I hope you sleep less easy tonight.

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Peter Wanless

@PeterWanless

4 years

Delighted to be welcoming @marianeo77 to @NSPCC as our new Director of Strategy and Knowledge (and Policy and Evidence and Impact and great questions...)

Third Sector

@ThirdSector

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NSPCC appoints former head of Impetus to director role

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4 years

Why I’m saying child abuse is “an inconvenient truth” for tech bosses. Now is the time to get regulation done as new @NSPCC figure show police recording over 10,000 social media offences

Facebook dominates cases of recorded social media grooming

About 55% of the online offences logged by police in England and Wales were on a Facebook-owned app.

www.bbc.co.uk

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Peter Wanless

@PeterWanless

2 years

Hanging out in Parliament with the ⁦ @NSPCC ⁩ Young People’s Board for Change #OnlineSafetyBill

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Peter Wanless

@PeterWanless

3 years

Back in the office today so I thought I’d tone the shirt down a bit

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Peter Wanless

@PeterWanless

6 years

We welcomed @sajidjavid to @NSPCC today to hear his ambitious plans for improving child safety online. Lots more needed - some of it straightforward & long overdue.

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Peter Wanless

@PeterWanless

4 years

Today’s shirt was very kindly designed, made and posted to me by three kind children who had seen my “fashion sense” and wanted to help Childline. Thank you for the shirt and card!

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Peter Wanless

@PeterWanless

2 years

It’s going to be a great day for @dcfcofficial and the @nspcc

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Peter Wanless

@PeterWanless

3 years

#RightNow vital charities are struggling to meet rising demand from people who otherwise lack essential support at a time when much of our fundraising is impossible for public health reasons. Please help us help others @RishiSunak #NeverMoreNeeded

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Peter Wanless

@PeterWanless

3 years

Out for a birthday pint with Jr (though I paid!)

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Peter Wanless

@PeterWanless

2 years

No cake in the office today - or biscuits - but a few penguins have been spotted

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Peter Wanless

@PeterWanless

6 years

#mypathtoCivilService failed fast stream exams. Selection board said I was “not of lofty intellect” joined as EO. c15th choice as jnr PS to John Major. Got job on cricket knowledge & non Oxbridge education. Worked with many fab people at HMT,Edn & Employment. Loving life beyond.

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Peter Wanless

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4 years

Being there for children is our number one priority - huge thanks to all who are helping us achieve that. “Sharp rise in number of calls to ChildLine over coronavirus”

Sharp rise in number of calls to ChildLine over coronavirus

Children’s helpline has provided more than 900 counselling sessions for young people worried about virus

www.theguardian.com

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Peter Wanless

@PeterWanless

2 years

Everyone at @NSPCC is saddened by the death of HM the Queen. She was our Royal patron for over 60 years, just one of countless ways in which she made a huge difference to the lives of children. Our thoughts are with her family, including our current patron the Countess of Wessex

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Peter Wanless

@PeterWanless

3 years

Top of the league at Christmas! @EUFCofficial

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4 years

During lockdown the Countess of Wessex has also taken time to do some Childline training so was also able to help us out herself. Respect! (2/2)

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4 years

Safely down - quite impressed with my technique - it was very windy @NSPCC #arundel #abseil

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10 months

An excellent article by Mike Atherton ⁦ @SomersetCCC ⁩ and Durham a welcome antidote to cricket’s identity crisis. I agree community identity, meaning and belonging are strengths to build on not destroy in building the future of our beautiful game (£)

The Times & The Sunday Times

News and opinion from The Times & The Sunday Times

www.thetimes.com

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1 year

An update on the Illegal Migration Bill and a letter to the Home Secretary from ⁦ @NSPCC ⁩ ⁦ @barnardos ⁩ ⁦ @actnforchildren ⁩ ⁦ @childrensociety ⁩ & ⁦ @ncbtweets ⁩

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1 year

Some immediate thoughts from ⁦ @NSPCC ⁩ on the Illegal Migration Bill and its implications for children which I know are shared by other refugee and children’s charities

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1 year

An immediate reaction to the Government’s plans to reform children’s social care @NSPCC @educationgovuk @JoshMacAlister

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6 years

What a nice morning for a first ever abseil ... this is me later, raising funds for @NSPCC

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1 year

Good luck to @NSPCC People Director @BrettTe05546998 “warming up” for the London marathon as Buddy in a Park Run today 😂

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Peter Wanless

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3 years

Progress - thank you to thousands of @nspcc supporters @SarahChampionMP @sajidjavid @CharlieCW @tracey_crouch @Tanni_GT many others including brave survivors of abuse who spoke out about this

NSPCC Press Office

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Sir Peter Wanless, NSPCC CEO, has hailed this as a "landmark step" that will better protect young people. The charity has been calling for this change in the law as part of their Close the Loophole campaign.

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1 year

Chatting to a Childline volunteer today who told me nothing beats “hearing a smile” towards the end of a difficult conversation. Just lovely 💚

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2 years

Thanks to the hundreds of employees and volunteers who joined us for yesterday’s @nspcc CEO briefing and @dcfcofficial for the backdrop!

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4 years

Dress down Friday - what a week! Stay safe everyone and keep smiling

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@PeterWanless

3 years

Have you got your @LidlGB Xmas jumper yet? £1from each sale goes to help the @NSPCC ‘s Childline service

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@PeterWanless

6 years

Thanks @StaceySolomon what a night raising funds at the #ChildlineBall

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Peter Wanless

@PeterWanless

4 years

The @NSPCC said: "This is a remarkable achievement which closes an outdated loophole and finally gives children in Wales the same legal protection from assault as adults."

Wales to bring in smacking ban after assembly vote

Wales becomes the second part of the UK to ban parents from smacking their children.

www.bbc.com

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Peter Wanless

@PeterWanless

2 years

I’m thinking about setting up a 2022 committee to sort things out if anyone is interested

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Peter Wanless

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4 years

Such a searingly powerful and personal interview with ⁦ @NSPCC ⁩ supporter David Tait: the true story of sexual abuse behind Sulphur and White

David Tait: the true story of sexual abuse behind Sulphur and White

In 2007, the year in which began the worst global financial crisis since the Great Depression, David Tait sat at his desk in the offices of the hedge fund where he worked and experienced a moment of...

www.thetimes.com

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