Wirral Safeguarding News
Child Safety Week 2nd-8th June. Safety is for Sharing
Child Safety Week is the Child Accident Prevention Trust’s annual community education campaign, acting as a catalyst for thousands of safety conversations and activities UK-wide. They help families build confidence and skills in managing the real risks to children’s safety. The theme this year is Safety is for Sharing. Their...
Read moreSection 11 2025/26 Topic 1 is now LIVE
The new cycle of Section 11 for 2025/26 has started – I have attached a schedule for the forthcoming year which includes live dates and deadlines. The first topic is Policies, Procedures and Thresholds – this audit will provide a self-assessment of your settings understanding and awareness of thresholds, reporting...
Read moreWSCP Big Learn 2025
Booking for the WSCP Big Learn 2025 is now open! Big Learn 2025: ‘Strengthening the Voices of Babies, Young People & Families’ The event will take place on 12th November at the Floral Pavilion, 9:30pm – 4:00pm. This year’s event will focus on listening to our children and young people...
Read moreNew child friendly version : Working together to Safeguard Children
The DfE has published a version of Working Together to Safeguard Children for children and young people. This illustrated guide uses simple language to explain how different people and organisations work together to help, support and protect children. Please share with the young people you support.
Read moreDBS ID Guidance changes – with effect from 22nd April 2025
As of 22nd April 2025, the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) has implemented refreshed manual ID guidance for its DBS check service. This new guidance will be easier to understand and use for applicants and organisations conducting DBS checks. The old guidance will continue to be useable until 1st November...
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