Data Sharing Agreement (DSA) for Safeguarding Children

To make informed decisions about safeguarding and achieve quality outcomes for individuals, we must share information with our partner agencies who also have responsibilities for safeguarding and prevention. It has been frequently recognised in local and national reviews of safeguarding practice that failing to share information at critical times has led to detrimental outcomes. A…

Community Contextual Safeguarding Pilot

The Pilot for the Community Contextual Safeguarding referral goes live from Monday 26th February 2024 The initial referral form has been simplified and can be found below (form A) along with the pathway. Community Contextual Safeguarding Risk Referral (Form A) Community Contextual Safeguarding Risk Level Description Partnership Pathway for Community Contextual Safeguarding Risks The Safeguarding Partnership…

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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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)