Multi-agency Forums, or MAFs, as they are more commonly known, are community based meetings where agencies come together to discuss relevant issues relating to safeguarding and the well-being of children and young people. Members may discuss cases either to get advice … Continued
In the current context of the Coronavirus outbreak, there is support, information and resources for those working with children, young people and their families as detailed below: Helping children to understand the Coronavirus outbreak NSPCC has created an online Hub … Continued
The current context of restrictions of movement and self -isolation may increase the risk and severity of domestic abuse and make it harder for services to identify and support victims and those impacted by domestic abuse. There is help out … Continued
FOLLOWING RECENT GOVERNEMENT GUIDANCE ON THE CORONAVIRUS OUTBREAK, ALL SVPP TRAINING COURSES ARE CANCELLED UNTIL 20TH APRIL. THE BOOKING SYSTEM FOR COURSES IS ALSO SUSPENDED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE. PLEASE MONITOR THE SVPP WEBSITE FOR FURTHER UPDATES
The guidance on responding to bruising or injuries in non-mobile babies and children has been revised. This follows a number of recent cases in Wiltshire where bruises and injuries have not been reported appropriately and the children have been found … Continued
Wiltshire Council is proud to be part of the Step Up To Social Work South West Regional partnership 1 for Cohort 6. The application process is now open, www.capitaras.co.uk/stepup with a closing date of the 18th March. For eligibility and … Continued
Wiltshire Police, Wiltshire Council and NHS Wiltshire Clinical Commissioning Group have today published a new plan designed to ensure they are doing all they can as a partnership to safeguard children and vulnerable adults. The Government published guidance in 2018 … Continued
Key early help messages for all those working with vulnerable children and families in Wiltshire Families and Children’s Transformation update:
County lines: protecting children and vulnerable people from exploitation County lines is the police term for urban gangs supplying drugs to suburban areas and market and coastal towns. This is a major safeguarding issue, and is happening in Wiltshire so … Continued