The festive period often means exciting gifts—and for many children, that includes their very first mobile phone. While phones can help children stay connected, learn, and have fun, they also introduce new responsibilities and risks. As professionals, you can play a vital role in helping families prepare for safe and positive experiences by sharing these […]
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We’re excited to announce the launch of our Safeguarding in Sport webpage on the Somerset Safeguarding Children Partnership (SSCP) site! This dedicated hub is designed to support safeguarding practitioners, coaches, and welfare officers in creating safe, inclusive environments for children and young people in sport. Why it matters: Safeguarding in sport is essential to protect
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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 am 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
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Join us for this truly special edition of the P Pod Podcast, recorded live on 1st December 2025 as part of the SSCP Forum Week dedicated to tackling Child Sexual Abuse (CSA). This episode brings together Sally Shearer OBE, Chair of the National Child Safeguarding Practice Review Panel, who shares insights from the Panel’s landmark
What is 16 Days of Activism? The 16 Days of Activism is a global campaign dedicated to ending gender-based violence running from 25th November to 10th December 2025. This year, under the UN Women 2025 theme: UNiTE to End Digital Violence Against All Women and Girls, the focus is on the growing threat of digital
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In this episode, we talk to Tamsin Sheldrake from the NSPCC to explore the organisation’s vital role in protecting children and supporting schools across the UK. Tamsin shares insights from her work within the Schools Service Team, which delivers programs designed to educate children about staying safe and helps schools address safeguarding challenges effectively. The
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In this episode we hear from Alison Jenkinson and Tim McDonald from Avon and Somerset Police’s Lighthouse Safeguarding Unit. Every year, this dedicated unit tackles over 100,000 critical tasks, standing at the forefront of safeguarding children and vulnerable individuals. Their work is nothing short of vital—liaising across multi-agency partners to address the complex and evolving
Young people in Somerset spoke up—and we listened. The Highlight Youth Hubs are back with fresh venues and updated times, ready to make a difference where it matters most. The Highlight Youth Hubs are part of a wider initiative tackling concerns around anti-social behaviour and violence in Somerset town centres. But they’re more than just
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In this episode we hear from Lauren and Georgie from Fearless (part of Crimestoppers). Recently the SSCP were asked a powerful question: “If a Young Person has a concern about exploitation or any type of crime, how can they report it?” It’s a vital issue—especially when many of the reporting routes we often discuss are
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Parents, children, professionals and the wider public are invited to have their say and help shape the future of children and family services in the county. Somerset Council has launched a public consultation to gain insights into what’s working well, and what changes and improvements are needed to support families to stay together and thrive,
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