Somerset’s non-accidental injury (NAI) awareness week – 30th June to 4th July 2025 What learning from reviews tells us about ways to work with pregnancies, infants and families: Nationally, babies under 12 months are the single largest age group within Rapid Reviews (reviews completed after a child dies/is seriously harmed and has experienced abuse or […]
In this episode we bring you an extended special episode following on from our June 2025 SSCP Forum Week focusing on the subject of Children, Violence and Vulnerabilities. Throughout the week we had amazing guest presenters join us, including the Youth Endowment Fund, the NWG, Beyond Equality and UNICEF to name just a few! Join
The P Pod: Children, Violence & Vulnerability – the SSCP Forum Week Special Read More »
SSCP NAI Awareness Week is returning 30th June to 4th July 2025! The SSCP will be raising awareness across Somerset about non-accidental injuries to babies and support services for families. Across the UK over the last few years there has been an increase in NAIs, particular in very young babies under the age of 1
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Somerset Public Health in partnership with NSPCC are delighted to highlight that the NSPCC eLearning ‘Talk Relationships’ for educational settings is currently FREE for academic year 2025/26 to all Somerset secondary, middle and special schools! Thanks to a generous donation from a charitable trust, the two Talk Relationships elearning courses have been FREE to take since 9
Somerset’s New Dads’ Supporter Programme was created to help shift the focus from almost exclusively supporting mothers to a more balanced situation that recognises the important role that dads play in their children’s lives. We know that when dads are happy and have a strong bond to their child that they have better mental and physical
In this episode we speak with Natalie Hanna, Headteacher and Executive member of the SSCP (representing the education sector) and explore the evolving role of education within the safeguarding partnerships, both in Somerset, and nationally. We highlight the challenges and opportunities faced in integrating education as a statutory partner and the complexities of multi-agency collaboration,
The P Pod: The Future of Education in Safeguarding Read More »
Friday 30th May saw the first Somerset Youth Safety Day in Bridgwater, uniting multi-agency teams to promote community safety in the town and provide support to residents. Professionals from the Police, Somerset Council, health services and the voluntary sector were out and about in Bridgwater to speak with members of the public, listen to their
Every year social workers, leaving care workers, designated teachers and residential support staff have the opportunity to nominate the young people that they work with for recognition of their personal fantastic developments and achievements at the SiCC & SLCC Annual Achievement Awards. The Annual Achievement Awards will be taking place on Thursday 24 July this
In this episode we explore the vital role of SWISH, the Somerset-wide integrated sexual health service, in supporting young people’s sexual health needs. The discussion highlights the challenges faced by young people, including peer pressure, social media influences, and barriers to accessing services. The importance of consent, safeguarding, and collaboration with multi-agency partners is emphasized,
Somerset remains a safe place to live, however the impact and fear of knife crime is a national and local concern. This May Somerset partners are coming together to raise awareness of knife crime prevention. We believe that by working together, we can create a safer future for young people. Knife crime is not an inevitable part
We’re supporting Knife Crime Awareness Week 19th – 25th May Read More »
