Author Archive: Amanda Waterfall
Consultation opportunity – Safeguarding in Out-of-School Settings
The Department for Education is calling for evidence to help shape future safeguarding policy for the Out-of-School Settings (OOSS) sector. This diverse sector includes providers such as tuition centres, sports and arts clubs, youth groups (e.g. Scouts and Brownies), holiday camps/activity centres, and faith-based education settings. The DfE is seeking...
Read moreUpdated Education Sector Child Protection-Safeguarding Policy for Sept 2025
Wirral Safeguarding Children Partnership publishes an annual model Child Protection–Safeguarding policy for Education Sector, and other agencies, and that they can adapt for their own setting – all updated text and links are highlighted in PURPLE. Model-Child Protection-safeguarding-policy-2024-2025 – (for use from Mon 01 Sept 2025) Model-Child Protection-safeguarding-policy-appendix-2024-2025 – (for use from Mon 01...
Read moreThe Channel Process – Safeguarding Children and Young People against Radicalisation and Violent Extremism
Wirral Safeguarding Children Partnership has produced a 7 minute briefing to explain more about the Channel Panel process, an initiative led by the Police and looks provide support to those at risk of being drawn into violent extremism. To read or save the briefing, click on the picture below: To...
Read moreWIZZ …Yubo…’Tinder for teens?’ – A safety guide for parents, carers and professionals
The announcement on 24.4.25 of new regulations by Ofcom have been well received as a 'game changer' and to offer "transformational new protections" for the online safety of young people. This will be welcome news for professionals, parents and carers, but as these new regulations come into force, it wise...
Read moreKinship Care – Why is it important?
The key principle is that Kinship care begins in crisis – for the child, it can be frightening, confusing and heart-breaking. A key principle of the Children Act 1989 is that children are best looked after within their families, with their parents playing a full part in their lives, unless...
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