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Have Your Say: Child Sexual Abuse (CSA) Practitioner Confidence & Knowledge Survey

The Somerset Safeguarding Children Partnership (SSCP) is inviting all multi-agency practitioners to take part in the Child Sexual Abuse (CSA) Practitioner Confidence & Knowledge Survey. > Take part in the survey and ‘have your say’ – click here The survey takes 5 minutes to complete and is a vital part of our ongoing Quality Assurance […]

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Join the 16 Days of Activism: UNiTE to End Digital Violence Against Women and Girls

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

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The P Pod: Empowering Schools with NSPCC Programmes

In this episode, we talk to Tamsin Sheldrake from the NSPCC to explore the organisation’s vital role in protecting children and supporting schools across the UK. Tamsin shares insights from her work within the Schools Service Team, which delivers programs designed to educate children about staying safe and helps schools address safeguarding challenges effectively. The

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The P Pod: Safeguarding Victims and Vulnerable people with the Lighthouse Safeguarding Unit

In this episode we hear from Alison Jenkinson and Tim McDonald from Avon and Somerset Police’s Lighthouse Safeguarding Unit. Every year, this dedicated unit tackles over 100,000 critical tasks, standing at the forefront of safeguarding children and vulnerable individuals. Their work is nothing short of vital—liaising across multi-agency partners to address the complex and evolving

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Somerset’s Highlight Youth Hubs: New Venues, New Times, Same Big Impact!

Young people in Somerset spoke up—and we listened. The Highlight Youth Hubs are back with fresh venues and updated times, ready to make a difference where it matters most. The Highlight Youth Hubs are part of a wider initiative tackling concerns around anti-social behaviour and violence in Somerset town centres. But they’re more than just

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The P Pod: Fearless – Helping Young People Report Crime

In this episode we hear from Lauren and Georgie from Fearless (part of Crimestoppers). Recently the SSCP were asked a powerful question: “If a Young Person has a concern about exploitation or any type of crime, how can they report it?” It’s a vital issue—especially when many of the reporting routes we often discuss are

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Transforming support for Somerset’s children and families – have your say!

Parents, children, professionals and the wider public are invited to have their say and help shape the future of children and family services in the county. Somerset Council has launched a public consultation to gain insights into what’s working well, and what changes and improvements are needed to support families to stay together and thrive,

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Creativity in Practice – Let’s tackle Hate Crime Together

Unique Voice would like to invite you to join them during National Hate Crime Awareness Week for their FREE online CPD: Creativity in Practice – Let’s tackle Hate Crime Together – Equipping professionals with creative tools to tackle Hate Crime with young people. This free event, delivered by Unique Voice in partnership with Crimestoppers and funded by LiveWest

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StreetDoctors launch ‘The Fatal Question’

A single stab wound can kill. But too many people believe there’s such a thing as a safe place to stab. StreetDoctors new film exposes a deadly myth at the heart of knife crime with The Fatal Question. In this three-minute film, London teenagers interact with a life-sized body sculpture — guessing where they think

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We’re back! The P Pod: Safeguarding in Sport with SASP

We’re kicking things off with an insightful conversation featuring Tracey Sweetland, Sport Welfare Officer at Somerset Activity and Sports Partnership (SASP) and a member of the Sport Welfare Officer Network. In this episode, Tracey shares vital insights into the importance of safeguarding children in sport and physical activity, and how organisations can be supported to

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