Alternatively, students could explore extracts from novels depicting working children in Victorian times such as, ‘Oliver Twist’ or ‘Nicholas Nickleby’.

Victoria allows people under investigation for abuse and assault to retain their working with children clearance. Parents and advocates say it is high time that changed.

Alternatively, students could explore extracts from novels depicting working children in Victorian times such as, ‘Oliver Twist’ or ‘Nicholas Nickleby’.