Javed Khan
Speaking out on harmful behaviour
New approaches are needed to effectively deal with the issue of children sexually harming other young children, writes Javed Khan
Time to be bold
It’s imperative councils seize this chance to deliver innovative support to children and there are many examples of excellence to learn from, says Javed Khan
Tackling FGM on the front line
Local government is seen as crucial to tackling female genital mutilation. Javed Khan explains how an innovative project to help council workers spot the tell-tale signs is delivering eye-opening results
A lifeline for vulnerable children
With successful schemes helping care leavers spread their wings, Javed Khan says local authorities should be offering supported lodgings services for vulnerable young people.
Do we know enough to keep children safe in this increasingly digital age?
Javed Khan argues the case for introducing child impact assessments to protect vulnerable children from online sexual grooming and exploitation.
It couldn’t happen here
Barnardo’s chief executive, Javed Khan, analyses what local government should learn in the aftermath of Louise Casey’s damning report into Rotherham’s governance and running of children’s services
Austerity is here for the forseeable future
In this age of austerity we all have to tighten our belts and make tough decisions about what we spend our money on, writes chief executive officer of Barnardo's, Javed Khan.
Time to end B&B scandal
Barnardo's launched a spoof website 'CareBnB' because 51% of local authorities are still placing vulnerable care leavers in unacceptable B&Bs for long periods of time, writes Javed Khan.
