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BBC News
5 days ago
- Health
- BBC News
Norfolk police chief's 'grave concerns' over school sex offences
A police chief has called for more action to tackle sexual violence in a county's schools after an investigation revealed the scale of the Police and Crime Commissioner (PCC), Sarah Taylor, said she had "grave concerns" after figures obtained through a Freedom of Information (FOI) request showed 444 sexual offences had been reported at local schools since under six were among those accused of rape and sexual assault by fellow pupils, while in cases where the alleged victim's gender was disclosed, figures showed nearly 70% of the victims were were almost 300 offences reported at secondary schools, while 14% of the crimes occurred in primary schools. The new figures, obtained through an FOI request by the Local Democracy Reporting Service (LDRS), have sparked fears that peer-on-peer abuse between younger children is on the were warnings the issue could be even larger than the figures suggest, due to under-reporting of violent and sexual behaviour in schools. Responding to the findings, the PCC said her office was developing an action plan to tackle sexual violence in schools to create "long-lasting change"."That even one child might suffer such serious sexual offences while in what should be one of the safest of places, school, is a grave concern," Ms Taylor said."More work needs to be done to tackle sexual offences in all forms in our schools."School watchdog Ofsted warned that sexual abuse and harassment of girls had become "normalised" in schools. What do the figures show? Since 2020, 444 sexual offences were reported at Norfolk schools, according to police the alleged crimes reported in the last five years, 14% (63) occurred at primary schools - including among nursery age show 45 children aged 10 and under were accused of crimes, including rape and sexual were eight children aged five and under named as suspects in sexual assaults on girls and boys under children aged five and under were also named as suspects for the rape of a boy under the recorded offences, 297 (67%) occurred at secondary assault on females aged 13 or over was the most reported crime, with 157 offences recorded. There were also 58 sexual assaults on girls under 13 recorded. Children aged between 11 and 15 made up about 70% of suspects for these two 47 sexual assaults on boys aged 13 and over and 46 on boys aged under 13 were Police confirmed 404 suspects had been charged for sex offences committed in the schools since when children under 10 had been accused of offences, they were not considered to have reached an age of criminal responsibility and could not be recorded offences would have been historical crimes, but were included in the data as they were reported in the past five years. Ms Taylor says she has been meeting with education leaders and Norfolk County Council's children's services to develop future schemes to address the problem."A reduction in these offences since 2022 is positive, as is the ongoing work by both the police and partner organisations, but more needs to be done," she included partnerships with other organisations and an assurance that boys, who were also victims of sexual assaults, would not be overlooked. More police support Some of the crimes reported involved online offences between pupils.A spokeswoman for Norfolk Police said: "All offences are recorded and investigated at an appropriate level given the individual circumstances. "Victims are provided with the highest level of support and care whilst a thorough investigation is carried out."Next month, Norfolk Police will launch a scheme to provide schools with more support and materials to tackle "behaviours and attitudes that can lead to allegations of sexual offences"."We will continue to support schools in tackling these behaviours through education and targeted engagement opportunities," a spokeswoman added. The figures followed warnings from the National Education Union (NEU) that schools in Norfolk were facing a Lyons, a teacher and Norfolk secretary of the NEU, said: "This makes for grim reading and it confirms our own data."We have found there are serious challenges to sexual safety in schools, including seeing an increase in younger perpetrators, aged under 10 years old."The 63 primary school offences among the 444 reported suggest external influences are driving young sexualised behaviour and we need schools to do more to challenge parental behaviour."We also need targeted interventions in secondary schools for peer-on-peer abuse."The problem is likely larger than reported – violent and sexual behaviour is notoriously under-reported in schools." Follow Norfolk news on BBC Sounds, Facebook, Instagram and X.
India.com
20-05-2025
- Sport
- India.com
Happy Birthday Sarah Taylor: From Nude Photoshoot To Late Night Chat With Ravindra Jadeja; All About Englands Star Women Cricketer
photoDetails english 2903351 Sarah Taylor, born on May 20, 1989, is a former England women's cricket team wicketkeeper-batter renowned for her elegant stroke play and record-breaking achievements. Debuting internationally in 2006, she quickly became one of the fastest players to earn caps across all formats. Taylor played a key role in England's 2009 and 2017 World Cup victories. Battling anxiety, she took breaks from the game before retiring in 2019. Post-retirement, she made history as the first female coach in English men's county cricket and has coached in The Hundred and internationally. Her journey blends groundbreaking success, mental health advocacy, and coaching milestones. Updated:May 20, 2025, 08:56 AM IST 1. Fastest Triple-Format Debut in Cricket History 1 / 20 Sarah Taylor became the first cricketer in history to debut in all three formats within just nine days, blazing through ODIs, Tests, and T20Is against India in 2006. 2. Record-Breaking Partnership at Lord's 2 / 20 Taylor and Caroline Atkins smashed a 268-run opening stand against South Africa at Lord's — the highest in Women's ODI history at the time, placing her among cricket's elite. 3. First Woman to Play Men's Grade Cricket in Australia 3 / 20 Breaking barriers, she made history in 2015 as the first woman to play men's grade cricket in South Australia, inspiring female cricketers globally. 4. Mental Health Advocate in Elite Sports 4 / 20 In 2016, Sarah bravely took a break citing anxiety and mental health struggles, becoming a powerful voice for athlete well-being in high-performance environments. 5. ODI Career Highlight: Epic 147 in World Cup 5 / 20 During the 2017 Women's World Cup, Taylor hit her career-best 147, forming a record 275-run partnership with Tammy Beaumont — a defining moment in her comeback story. 6. Two-Time ICC T20I Cricketer of the Year 6 / 20 She was crowned ICC T20I Cricketer of the Year back-to-back in 2012 and 2013, solidifying her status as one of the world's most dominant white-ball players. 7. From the Pitch to the Dugout: First Female Men's Coach 7 / 20 In 2021, Taylor became the first woman to coach a senior English men's county team, proving her tactical brilliance extends far beyond the boundary ropes. 8. Bold Photoshoot That Redefined Cricketers' Image 8 / 20 Taylor made headlines with a nude photoshoot promoting body positivity in sport — a bold move that sparked massive engagement and conversations across social media. 9. Late-Night Chat with Jadeja That Went Viral 9 / 20 A candid late-night interaction with Ravindra Jadeja once set cricket Twitter ablaze, showing Taylor's unfiltered personality and strong cross-border fan connection. 10. A Role Model for the Next Generation of Women Cricketers 10 / 20 From Brighton College controversy to coaching stints at The Hundred and England Lions, Taylor's legacy continues to inspire the future of women's cricket in England and beyond. 11 / 20 12 / 20 13 / 20 14 / 20 15 / 20 16 / 20 17 / 20 18 / 20 19 / 20 20 / 20
