Wirral Safeguarding News
Have Your Say on the Future of Mental Health Support for Children and Young People
A major parliamentary inquiry has launched a national survey to hear directly from families and young adults about their experiences of mental health services. The Education Committee and the Health and Social Care Committee have joined forces to investigate the mental health support available to children and young people aged...
Read moreReducing accidents and Safer Sleep
The National Child Mortality Database have added a number of short videos to their training resources page on reducing accidents and safer sleep. These shorter edits encapsulate individual lessons from findings, and are suitable for sharing directly with families. To access the resources click here: Safer sleep and reducing accidents: key...
Read moreConsultation Launched on New Information Sharing Statutory Guidance (02 Jun-14 Jul 2026)
The DfE has launched a consultation on draft statutory guidance for a new Information Sharing Duty, designed to remove uncertainty around when safeguarding information should be shared between agencies. This would replace the existing non-statutory guidance, ‘Information sharing advice for safeguarding practitioners’. The guidance makes clear that information should be...
Read moreWater safety advice for schools, colleges and families
At this time of year, many families will be spending more time near water – whether at the coast, rivers, lakes, or canals. While this can be a great way to enjoy the outdoors, it’s important to remember that water can be unpredictable and dangerous. It’s important that everyone is...
Read moreChild Safety Week 1st June – 7th June 2026
Child Safety Week is the Child Accident Prevention Trust’s (CAPT) 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. This Child Safety Week, we’re building capacity for safety...
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