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Child Protection Procedures
Find links to the South West Child Protection Procedures and local practice guidance, policies and protocols
Latest News
Nominations for the 2025 Somerset in Care and Leaving Care Annual Achievement Awards are open now!!
Every year social workers, leaving care workers, designated teachers and residential support staff have the…
New Dads’ Supporters Training
FREE places available on Wednesday 4th June, 10.30am to 12.30pm Location: meeting rooms 1 and…
Bridgwater Unites for Youth Safety Day
Friday 30th May marks Youth Safety Day in Bridgwater, uniting multi-agency teams to promote community…
The P Pod: Sexual Health and Safeguarding
In this episode we explore the vital role of SWISH, the Somerset-wide integrated sexual health…
We’re supporting Knife Crime Awareness Week 19th – 25th May
Somerset remains a safe place to live, however the impact and fear of knife crime…
Jump and Thrive – a trauma informed approach to regulation in schools
Jump and Thrive is a Year 7 regulation support programme designed to address key challenges…
Latest Publications
Healthcare Systems Within Somerset
This bitesize briefing outlines the different components of the healthcare system in Somerset.
Effective Support for Children and Families in Somerset
Updated: June 2024 This guidance aims to assist professional assessment around the provision of effective…
Pre-Birth Planning Toolkit
Updated: November 2024 Hospital Risk Assessment added to useful resources. Updated: August 2024 Updates to…
Good Practice Conversations
This bite size briefing will provide an overview of Good Practice Conversations which were completed…
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