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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Managing Relationship Conflict

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

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Detection and Management of Non-Accidental Injury (NAI) in Infants (RCEM Guidance)

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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The P Pod: Children, Violence & Vulnerability – the SSCP Forum Week Special

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

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