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 […]
We’re back! The P Pod: Safeguarding in Sport with SASP Read More »
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,
Transforming support for Somerset’s children and families – have your say Read More »
This week organisations across the country are coming together to support parents and carers during ICON Week 2025 (22–26 September). This national campaign shares the important message: “Babies cry, you can cope!” Crying is a normal part of every baby’s development. For many parents, it can feel overwhelming – especially when combined with the pressures
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SSCP is pleased to promote upcoming FREE Active Bystander Behaviour Training, this is a great opportunity for anyone involved in sport to learn what to do when faced with bullying, harassment, and discrimination. Hosted and delivered by Somerset Activity & Sports Partnership (SASP) in collaboration with NWG, this Bystander Behaviour Training equips coaches, volunteers, parents,
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Babies cry—you can cope. ICON Week is here to help. From 22–26 September 2025, Somerset SCP joins the national ICON campaign to raise awareness about infant crying and support parents and carers in coping safely. What is ICON? ICON is a national programme designed to prevent abusive head trauma in babies. It provides simple, memorable
Following survey results and practitioner feedback, the Resolving Professional Differences protocol has been updated in September 2025. Latest updates include: Click the image below to read the new Protocol!
Somerset’s Resolving Professional Differences Protocol has been updated! Read More »
Avon and Somerset Police Announce New Developments in Operation Encompass Avon and Somerset Police are pleased to announce significant developments in the implementation of Operation Encompass for Somerset. Following feedback from Education settings, Somerset Council has been working alongside the Police and has developed a solution to improve the timeliness of receiving Police Safeguarding Notifications
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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
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Congratulations to Court Fields School and Wadham C of E Community School who are now UNICEF RRSA Bronze: Rights Committed Secondary Schools! In February, the Somerset Safeguarding Children Partnership (SSCP) and Somerset Violence Reduction Partnership (VRP) launched a pilot project with UNICEF UK to offer the Rights Respecting Schools Award (RRSA) to selected secondary schools
Somerset secondary schools achieve UNICEF Bronze Rights Respecting Schools Award! Read More »
In Somerset, there is growing recognition of the vital role fathers play in their children’s lives, and a range of support is available to help dads navigate parenthood with confidence. Unbreakable Men is a community-driven initiative designed to encourage men across Somerset to take positive steps toward improving their mental and physical health. Through practical
