Wirral Safeguarding News
Extreme Misogyny and Involuntary Celibate (Incel)
Following the Netflix show Adolescence and the nationwide debate in the UK about toxic influences, online radicalisation, and violence against women, the WSCP have published a page to explain some of the different terminology, how to spot signs of concern and where to get support. To find out more, link...
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...
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...
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