Wirral Safeguarding News
New local helpline for children who feel unsafe
Wirral Council has launched a helpline for children and young people who are worried about domestic abuse in their home during this lockdown period. Any child or young person who is feeling unsafe or worried either from what they witness or as a victim can call the helpline to speak...
Read moreSocial Media and Mental Health 7 minute briefing added
It is likely the use of social media is even higher at this time of isolation and lock down so useful for professionals to remind themselves of the links between this and the mental well-being of children and young people Follow the link https://www.wirralsafeguarding.co.uk/7-minute-briefings/
Read moreLinks to good resources for home learning
The WSCP has published links to resources schools and parent/carers can use with children and young people during the Covid-19 pandemic: https://www.wirralsafeguarding.co.uk/links-to-good-resources-for-home-schooling/
Read moreCovid-19 Impact on Children and Young People
Research from YoungMinds and the NSPCC highlights the impact Covid-19 and lockdown is having on children's mental health and increased risks from abuse and neglect. The research is published on the WSCP website here: https://www.wirralsafeguarding.co.uk/covid-19-impact-on-children-and-young-people/
Read moreThinkuknow online resources for parents and children
Thinkuknow have created a new page of resources to support parents during COVID-19 and the closure of schools. Each fortnight, they will be releasing new home activity packs with simple 15 minute activities you can do with your child to support their online safety at a time when they will...
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