These free webinars are open to any professionals working in the South West who want to learn more about child sexual abuse and its prevention. These webinars are part of the Stop It Now campaign, run by child protection charity Lucy Faithfull Foundation. The campaign aims to deter people from online sexual offences against children, […]
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The Somerset Safeguarding Children Partnership (SSCP) is gearing up to launch two major updates to strengthen our collective response to child exploitation and ensure children receive the right support at the right time. Current SSCP Online Tools Going Offline – 5pm, Friday 23 January 2026 To prepare for these upgrades, the digital CE Screening Tool
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As the UK’s leading children’s charity, the NSPCC works to prevent abuse, strengthen early relationships, and ensure that every child has the best possible start in life. Their programmes are grounded in research, shaped by practice experience, and designed to respond to the needs of families during key stages of their journey. We are pleased to
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🌟 Join an inspiring in person Workshop! Somerset Council – Engagement and Participation Team The Somerset Council Engagement and Participation Team is excited to invite children, young people, families, and the professionals who support them to a dynamic in person workshop designed to showcase the meaningful opportunities available across Somerset. The event will be taking
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It’s that time of year again! Steve Macabee has gathered the team for a festive edition of the P Pod Christmas Special, where they take a moment to reflect on everything accomplished in 2025 and share their thoughts on what’s coming in 2026. This special episode offers a unique opportunity to gain insight into the
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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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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
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
