In this episode of the P-Pod, Steve Macabee meets with with Matt Mustafic, an expert advisor in computing and online safety, to discuss the evolving landscape of online safety, explore the challenges schools face in educating children about online risks, the importance of engaging parents, and the need for a proactive approach to online bullying. […]
On the 1st July, the SSCP’s Training Manager, Steve Macabee, was invited to attend Parliament to take part in a Government round table debate on how best to support new fathers and provide insights into Somerset’s “Supporting New Fathers” project, lead by Dr. Jo Nicholl. The event, hosted by Darren Paffey MP and organised by
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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.Â
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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? 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.
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
Somerset Schools Health and Wellbeing Survey (SSHAW) 2025/26 – sign up now! Read More »
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
