FREE Update training for practitioners who work with separated parents

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 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 Somerset […]

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Somerset secondary schools achieve UNICEF Bronze Rights Respecting Schools Award! 

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

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Support for Dad’s in Somerset

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

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The P Pod: Tackling Exploitation Together with the NWG (National Working Group)

In this episode of the P-Pod, Steve Macabee speaks with Lin Sands from the National Working Group (NWG) about the organisation’s mission to combat child exploitation and modern slavery. They discuss the importance of collaboration with various partner organisations, the role of local networks in safeguarding, and the challenges faced by professionals in the field. 

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Injuries to Non-mobile Babies and Children Policy

Including a guide to Child Protection Medical Assessments As part of the SSCP NAI Awareness Week 2025 (#nurturing_all_infants), the partnership want to highlight and raise awareness of the Injuries to Non-mobile Babies and Children Policy. This multi-agency policy highlights the actions required when babies and/or children present with injuries that may be, or are suspected

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What is the FOREST Programme? (Families Opportunities Resources Early years Support Together)

What is the FOREST programme? The FOREST Programme (Families, Opportunities, Resources, Early Years Support Together) is an early intervention pilot developed by Dr. Tom Seise, Paediatric Registrar and UK Population Health Fellow, in collaboration with Public Health Nursing. It is grounded in evidence from Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) literature, which links early life adversity to poor long-term health and social outcomes.

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Somerset Schools Health and Wellbeing Survey (SSHAW) 2025/26 – sign up now!

The Somerset Health and Wellbeing Survey is an opportunity for pupils and students to share their views and experiences in relation to their own health and wellbeing both in and out of school or college.  What is the Somerset Schools Health and Wellbeing Survey (SSHAW)? In 2023, Somerset’s Public Health Team conducted the county’s most

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