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Child Protection Procedures
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Latest News
Somerset Social Worker Book now available!
A children’s book written by children, young people and Somerset Children’s Social Care staff has…
You Said, We Did! Early Help Assessment (EHA)
“We need a system which makes it easy to safeguard children, not makes it harder”…
Today is Safer Internet Day 2025!
Safer Internet Day is marked every year in the UK, and it’s all about staying…
The P Pod: Supporting New Fathers
In this episode we continue on from our 2 Part series Engaging with Fathers to…
Connect Somerset: #Help4All
Everyone is impacted by the cost-of-living rising which can put extra pressure on families. Somerset…
The P Pod: Safeguarding and Responding to Child Sexual Abuse (CSA)
In this episode we are joined by Dr. Anna Riddell, Consultant Paediatrician and Sexual Offences…
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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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