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Latest News
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…
What do young people think about sport in their school or college?
Somerset Youth Forum is inviting all young people who live or go to school or…
The P Pod: The Hidden Dangers of Non-Fatal Strangulation with Dr Lou Newbury
In this episode we were joined by Dr. Lou Newbury, Named Doctor for Child Safeguarding…
June Forum Week 2025! Book Now!
We are delighted to be holding our latest online Forum Week in June! Building on…
The P Pod: The Voices of Children & Young People in Action
In this episode we were lucky enough to speak to Fiona Phur, who we managed…
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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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