Safeguarding Family News

Key worker / neighbour poster re Child Sexual Abuse and Exploitation

The National Police Chief's Council (NPCC) have been working with The Children’s Society on the Prevention Programme to develop a number of materials for Child Sexual Abuse and Exploitation during COVID-19.

Video Conferencing - How to use services safely during COVID-19

As a result of the COVID crisis partners are adopting a number of different ways to stay in touch with each other via video conferences. Below is a link to a leaflet from the National Cyber Security Centre which highlights some simple precautions to take when using video conferencing facilities to make sure that the meetings are secure when they need to be.

Digital portal to strengthen safeguarding guidance for charities

The Government has launched a new online portal that will strengthen its support to charities handling safeguarding concerns or allegations.

Warwickshire Mental Health Service Information during the COVID-19 outbreak

Useful information for all providers and members of the public during the COVID-19 outbreak.

WARWICKSHIRE SAFEGUARDING - New partnership arrangements for safeguarding children and adults

Warwickshire is introducing a new, integrated model for safeguarding children and adults in the county. This means that the Warwickshire Safeguarding Children Board (WSCB) and Warwickshire Safeguarding Adults Board (WSAB) will be replaced by a single body called Safeguarding Warwickshire.

The new model will build on the strengths of both pre-existing safeguarding boards to enable the partnership to develop new ways of working, avoid duplication, and improve outcomes for children, young people and adults.