The Somerset Safeguarding Children Partnership (SSCP) is gearing up to launch two major updates to strengthen our collective response to child exploitation and ensure children receive the right support at the right time. Current SSCP Online Tools Going Offline – 5pm, Friday 23 January 2026 To prepare for these upgrades, the digital CE Screening Tool […]

As the UK’s leading children’s charity, the NSPCC works to prevent abuse, strengthen early relationships, and ensure that every child has the best possible start in life. Their programmes are grounded in research, shaped by practice experience, and designed to respond to the needs of families during key stages of their journey. We are pleased to

🌟 Join an inspiring in person Workshop! Somerset Council – Engagement and Participation Team The Somerset Council Engagement and Participation Team is excited to invite children, young people, families, and the professionals who support them to a dynamic in person workshop designed to showcase the meaningful opportunities available across Somerset. The event will be taking

The festive period often means exciting gifts—and for many children, that includes their very first mobile phone. While phones can help children stay connected, learn, and have fun, they also introduce new responsibilities and risks. As professionals, you can play a vital role in helping families prepare for safe and positive experiences by sharing these

We’re excited to announce the launch of our Safeguarding in Sport webpage on the Somerset Safeguarding Children Partnership (SSCP) site! This dedicated hub is designed to support safeguarding practitioners, coaches, and welfare officers in creating safe, inclusive environments for children and young people in sport. Why it matters: Safeguarding in sport is essential to protect

Written by Ruth James Based on my experience of working with separated parents, I have produced a new “Child first toolkit for reducing conflict between separated parents” and I am rolling out updated practitioner training through the SSCP website.  For details of dates and times, please go to: Updated training for practitioners FREE courses for

What is 16 Days of Activism? The 16 Days of Activism is a global campaign dedicated to ending gender-based violence running from 25th November to 10th December 2025. This year, under the UN Women 2025 theme: UNiTE to End Digital Violence Against All Women and Girls, the focus is on the growing threat of digital