ICON is a national programme that aims to prevent abusive head trauma and non-accidental injuries in children under two years. ICON is an evidence-based programme consisting of a series of brief ‘touchpoint’ interventions that reinforce the simple message making up the ICON acronym. Find out more about ICON – click here for more information for […]
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As part of the SSCP NAI Awareness Week 2025 (#nurturing_all_infants), we recognise and highlight that all relationships are a work in progress and family life can be challenging. The DWP have funded the ‘Building Stronger Families Toolkit’ to support parents and carers with their relationship. Welcome to the Building Stronger Families Toolkit Building stronger families
As part of the SSCP NAI Awareness Week 2025 (#nurturing_all_infants), Somerset Foundation Trust safeguarding team have highlighted this Detection and Management of Non-Accidental Injury (NAI) in Infants (RCEM Guidance) to share with partners. The guidance is designed by the Royal College of Emergency Medicine (RCEM) to support emergency department (ED) clinicians in the early recognition,
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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
SSCP’s Non-Accidental Injury Awareness Week is back for 2025! Read More »
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
