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,
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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
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,
Jump and Thrive is a Year 7 regulation support programme designed to address key challenges in school attendance and exclusion rates within Somerset. In a bid to ease the often challenging transition from primary to secondary school, a new programme ‘Jump and Thrive’ has been launched with a proactive, trauma-informed approach. This initiative is specifically
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In this episode we were joined by Dr. Lou Newbury, Named Doctor for Child Safeguarding from Somerset Foundation Trust who talks to us about the importance of understanding non-fatal strangulation for both adults and children and how crucial it is that we understand the signs, symptoms and risks associated with it, as well as how
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In this episode we were lucky enough to speak to Fiona Phur, who we managed to catch just hours before she retired from a long and effective career where she has worked tirelessly with children and young people across Somerset to gain their voices and represent their views at the highest level to those who
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Join Somerset Youth Parliament and the SSCP in supporting Child Exploitation Awareness Day! > Read more about how Somerset Youth Parliament have pledged in support of the victims of child exploitation HERE March 18th is a day that highlights the issues surrounding Child Exploitation (CE) and encourages everyone to think, spot and speak out against
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In this episode we are pleased to be joined by Helen McInnes and Ian Gibson from Route1 Advocacy to talk about the work they do to gain the voices of children & young people and provide top tips on how you can gain their voices as well, from direct conversation, to practical engagement and observation.
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Last night we were pleased to attend the annual South West Integrated Personalised Care Awards to celebrate innovation and excellence in health services across the South West Region. Special recognition was given to Dr. Jo Nicholl, Designated Doctor for Safeguarding Children in Somerset for the work that she has undertaken in setting up services to
