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Digital Safety
In line with KCSIE 2023 - All staff are to understand their role the implementation of the newly published standards for 'Filtering and Monitoring'. In particular and DSLs are expected to have the 'lead responsibility'. The standards can be found here: https://www.gov.uk/guidance/meeting-digital-and-technology-standards-in-schools-and-colleges/filtering-and-monitoring-standards-for-schools-and-colleges Useful links and resources can be found here: Filtering...
Read moreSection 11/175 2023/24
Topic 1 of the 2023/24 Section 11/175 audit is now live and available to complete. You can also access more information about the audit here: https://www.wirralsafeguarding.co.uk/professionals/section-11-175-audit/ Links Topic 1: Policies, Procedures and Thresholds (live 26/06/23) Section 11 Section 175 (for schools and colleges only)
Read moreWirral Harmful Sexual Behaviour – training for new identification tool and guidance for professionals
Wirral Harmful Sexual Behaviour Identification Tool and guidance for professionals is now available: https://www.wirralsafeguarding.co.uk/harmful-sexual-behaviour/ Training is also available – https://www.wirralsafeguarding.co.uk/harmful-sexual-behaviour-briefing/ Delivered by by the Youth Offending Service, the two hour session will include a brief overview of the policy, understanding the process that guides referral and the assessment & intervention...
Read moreBig Learn II Save the Date
The annual WSCP learning event for professionals - Big Learn II will be held on the 2nd October 2023 at the Floral Pavilion. Save the Date.
Read moreMental Health Awareness Week
This week is Mental Health Awareness Week (15-21 May). The theme for this year, as set by the Mental Health Foundation, is ‘anxiety’. Anxiety is the most common mental health condition people experience. It can be experienced as mild uneasiness, a panic attack or a range of feelings in between...
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