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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
Harmful Sexual Behaviour updates
Brook Traffic Light Tool: Since 2021, the SSCP have funded a license with Brook to…
Exciting new changes to the SSCP Basic Awareness Cascade Packs
We are delighted to announce that all individuals who have attended either of the SSCP’s…
SSCP Insight Visit to Somerset NHS Foundation Trust (SFT) Emergency Departments
In February 2025, the SSCP conducted an Insight Visit to both Emergency Departments (EDs) at…
Somerset Youth Parliament supports Child Exploitation Awareness Day 2025!
Join Somerset Youth Parliament and the SSCP in supporting Child Exploitation Awareness Day! > Read…
#HelpingHands Somerset Pledge – Child Exploitation Awareness Day 2025!
Everyone has a role to play in raising awareness of child exploitation #CEADay25 #HelpingHands The…
18 March is Child Exploitation Awareness Day 2025!
Join SSCP on 18 March 2025 in supporting NWG’s Child Exploitation Awareness Day! The NWG’s…
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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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