Wirral Safeguarding News
7 minute briefing on the White Paper – Every Child Achieving and Thriving
The Schools White Paper, Every Child Achieving and Thriving, sets out the most significant shift in education and SEND policy in over a decade. It positions LAs as central partners in rebuilding the wider system around children and families, with major implications for early help, SEND, multi‑agency working, and local...
Read moreDigital Safety
There are three clear digital safety messages for parents and carers, based on trusted UK guidance Stay Curious and Involved. Take an active interest in your child’s online world—ask what they’re doing, who they’re talking to, and explore apps or games together. Talk Early, Talk Often. Make online safety a...
Read moreWorking Together to Safeguard Children (2026)
The government have published the revised statutory guidance – Working Together to Safeguard Children (2026). The guidance replaces Working Together (2023) and applies to all organisations and professionals who work with children and young people. The guidance sets out what organisations must do to safeguard and promote the welfare of all...
Read moreNational Child Exploitation Awareness Day – 18 March 2026
The National Child Exploitation Awareness Day aims to highlight the issues surrounding Child Exploitation (CE); encouraging everyone to think, spot and speak out against abuse and adopt a zero-tolerance to adults developing inappropriate relationships with children/exploiting and abusing their peers. To find out more click the icon below:
Read moreSafe Sleep Week – 09-15 March 2026
Safer sleep week highlights ways to reduces the risk of sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS, previously known as cot death) occurring. Advice to support your child in the first 12 months old (adjusted for premature or low birthweight babies), to help give parents peace of mind and professionals the tools...
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