Working Together to Safeguard Children 2023

Today (15th December 2023) the Department for Education have published its revised statutory guidance Working Together to Safeguard Children. This revision to the guidance focuses on strengthening multi agency working across the whole system of help, support and protection for children and their families, keeping a child-centred approach while bringing a whole family focus, and…

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Adult Safeguarding Professionals Survey

Cambridgeshire and Peterborough Safeguarding Adult’s Partnership Board would like to give you the opportunity to share your thoughts and experiences surrounding your work in the field of adult safeguarding. From the information that you give us, by answering this short survey, we hope to find out; not only ‘what adult safeguarding means’ to you as…

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New mental health text line – HEAR 85258

A new mental health free text messaging support service has launched in Cambridgeshire and Peterborough to help those who are struggling to cope. Launched by NHS Cambridgeshire & Peterborough and in partnership with the national service SHOUT, the free to use text service HEAR 85258 provides real-time support to people of all ages who are struggling…

Developing an Understanding of CSA Training

Created by experts at the NSPCC, Developing an Understanding of CSA is a two-day training course that improves understanding and knowledge in identifying, preventing and responding to Child Sexual Abuse. Using case studies, small group activities and interactive tools this course is developed to give attendees the skills to play their part in responding to…

Child Neglect – 7 Minute Briefing

A new briefing has been produced, which is designed to provide an overview of Child Neglect and reminders of tools available to support practitioners who might work with families where neglect is a concern. Please share this briefing widely Neglect | Cambridgeshire and Peterborough Safeguarding Partnership Board (safeguardingcambspeterborough.org.uk)