Wirral Safeguarding News
WIZZ …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...
Read moreWSCP Big Learn 2025 – Save the Date
Dear Colleagues The next WSCP Big Learn event will be on Wednesday 12th November at the Floral Pavilion – please save the date in your diaries! Booking for the marketplace and presentation slots will open in May on a first come first served basis. This year’s focus will be on...
Read moreCompass Professional daily ‘drop-ins’ (17-21 March 2025)
As part of National Child Exploitation Awareness Day on the 18th March Compass are running a daily ‘drop-in’ for social care staff & partners to come and speak to us about any potential concerns they have with a young person they are working with or just for general information about...
Read moreSavera UK – Monthly Community Voices Hub for Women on 26th March
Savera UK is a leading charity dedicated to ending 'honour' based abuse (HBA) and harmful practices across the UK. What We Do - Savera UK. Every month, Savera UK hosts a Community Voices Hub Session for women, and this month’s theme is "Cancer Awareness for Women." The aim is to raise awareness about...
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