Campaigns

To raise the profile of the use of the neglect toolkit and the Multi-Agency Neglect: A Shared Responsibility training as this is still a significant factor in Practice reviews.

Neglect is the most common reason for a child to be the subject of a child protection plan or on a child protection register in the UK, while it is estimated to affect up to one in ten children.

It occurs when parents or carers cannot or will not meet a child’s basic needs. This might be because they do not have the necessary skills or support, or because of the impact of other problems such as mental health issues, and dependence on or the misuse of alcohol and drugs.

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???? Have you heard…?

Colleagues in Wakefield have developed NEW Multi-Agency Neglect training!

Spread the word and book you place today by clicking on the link below! ⤵️

Multi-Agency Neglect Training • Wakefield Safeguarding Children (wakefieldscp.org.uk)

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???? NEW Multi-Agency Neglect training has been created for colleagues in the Wakefield District!

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✅ Collaboration

✅ Professional curiosity & challenge

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 BOOK YOUR PLACE NOW! ????

Multi-Agency Neglect Training • Wakefield Safeguarding Children (wakefieldscp.org.uk)

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❗ Early intervention is essential in responding to child neglect. 

 To find out about key indicators, next steps, and referrals, book onto our @Wakefield_scp online Multi-Agency Neglect training! ⤵️

Multi-Agency Neglect Training • Wakefield Safeguarding Children (wakefieldscp.org.uk)

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❓ Want to find out more about Wakefield’s multi-agency response to Neglect? 

????  Sign up to our new Multi-Agency Neglect training here ???? Multi-Agency Neglect Training • Wakefield Safeguarding Children (wakefieldscp.org.uk)

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???? Educational Neglect?

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 Help identify types of neglect and share with colleagues our latest @Wakefield_scp Neglect resources!

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???? Have you read our One Minute Guide on Neglect?

If not, why don’t you check it out here! ???? Neglect & Neglect Toolkit OMG • Wakefield Safeguarding Children (wakefieldscp.org.uk)

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❓ Did you know Neglect affects 1 in 10 children!

???? Be a neglect champion and share our resources and spread the word! 

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The campaign summarises that any child regardless of age, sex, gender etc can be exploited, both in person and online. It provides parents, practitioners and general members of the public with the advice and contacts to enable them to know the signs of child exploitation and act.

Child Exploitation can happen anytime to any child, this campaign is the final phase of the Safeguarding is Everyone’s Business campaign which has been ongoing for the last couple of years and highlighted those who work with children and families alongside the wider community have a responsibility to keep children safe from harm.

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Super parents raise safeguarding concerns too.

Unexplained ???? and ???? can be a sign your child is being exploited.

Raise your concerns – ☎️ call 03458 503 503, and for urgent concerns call the police on 999.

Discover the signs at ➡️ www.wakefieldscp.org.uk/professionals/child-exploitation/

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Not all heroes wear capes. ????

If you’re concerned a child is being exploited ☎️ call 03458 503 503.

You may save a child from harm. ????

Not sure what to look out for? Discover the signs at ➡️ www.wakefieldscp.org.uk/professionals/child-exploitation/

Remember: for urgent concerns call the police on 999.

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Any child can be exploited.

They may not tell you they are in trouble ???? so be on the lookout for changes in their behaviour????.

Know the signs ➡️ www.wakefieldscp.org.uk/professionals/child-exploitation/

And remember, don’t ignore it, report it, call 03458 503 503 ????.

For urgent concerns call 999.

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They say it takes a village to raise a child ????

We think it takes a community to look out for signs of exploitation ⚠️

If you’re concerned ☎️ call 03458 503 503 or the police on 999 for urgent help.

Not sure what to look out for? Discover the signs at ➡️ www.wakefieldscp.org.uk/professionals/child-exploitation/

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???? Do you have a child or know a young person that uses platforms such as YouTube & Tik Tok?

✅ Keep them safe:

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???? Be interested in their online activity and know who they are talking to

See all our top tips for staying safe online at wakefieldscp.org.uk/children-young-people/staying-safe-online/

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Do they have a new group of friends? ☀️

Many young people do not realise they are being exploited until it is too late ????.

Know the signs of exploitation ➡️ www.wakefieldscp.org.uk/professionals/child-exploitation/

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Any child can be exploited no matter their age or upbringing.

Would you know the signs? ????

Get clued up ???? ⤵️ www.wakefieldscp.org.uk/professionals/child-exploitation/

And if you see ???? any, say it ????️, call ???? 03458 503 503

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Christmas should be a magical time for children and young people, same as their childhood. But unfortunately, it’s not a time of merriment and joy for all.

Changes in appearance, behaviour, or communication can be signs of something more worrying.

We know it might not always be clear, but we’re asking everyone to make safeguarding their business this festive season.

So don’t let feeling neighbourly make you hesitate in raising a child welfare concern if you have one. Just think, what if you’re right?

Share a concern by calling 03458 503 503, or in an emergency call 999.

For more information and advice, visit www.wakefieldscp.org.uk/.

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???? Help keep Christmas safe and joyful for children.

???? Make safeguarding your business.

???? And if you have a concern about a child, call 03458 503 503.

???? Feel unsure of the signs? Visit ???? wakefieldscp.org.uk

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???? Christmas is here and it’s a time for community and merriment.

But don’t let feeling neighbourly ????️ make you hesitate in raising a child welfare concern if you have one.

Just think – what if you’re right? ⚠️

???? Unsure about the signs? Check out ???? wakefieldscp.org.uk

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????‍♀️ You’ve likely heard of ‘elf on the shelf’ but can you be our elf in communities?

???? If you see the signs of a child safeguarding concern, don’t ignore it, raise it. Call 03458 503 503.

???? Let’s keep Christmas safe and joyful for them.

➡️ For more information on the signs, visit wakefieldscp.org.uk

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Unfortunately, the festive season isn’t a time of joy ???? and wonder for every child.

If you’re worried about a child ????, share it. Call 03458 503 503 or in an emergency 999.

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???? Make safeguarding your business this festive season.

???? Changes in appearance, behaviour, or communication can be signs of something more worrying.

????️We know it might not always be clear, but if you have a safeguarding concern, raise it.

Call ???? 03458 503 503, or if urgent 999.

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Christmas is a magical time for children ????.

Like their childhood should be ????.

Help keep them safe, remember the two R’s. ???? Watch our graphic for more info ⤵️

And if you have a concern, ???? call 03458 503 503.

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Supporting parents and carers by ensuring they are aware of the support and help available to them if they are struggling with their Ill Mental Health.

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When a parent isn’t mentally feeling ????%, it can sometimes impact the children too.

Depending on their age, they may react differently but help and support ???? are available for everyone in the family.

Discover support at ➡️ https://bit.ly/WFMHsupport OR wakefieldfamiliestogether.co.uk/community-support/family-hubs

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10-15% of children live with a parent who has a mental ill health ????.

This can affect how they think, feel, and behave.

As well as their ability to look after their child’s physical and emotional wellbeing ????.

But help is available ➡️ https://bit.ly/WFMHsupport OR wakefieldfamiliestogether.co.uk/community-support/family-hubs

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All families experience challenges ⛈ at times.

But when things mount up ⛰, it can be more difficult for parents to cope ????, and impact the safeguarding of children.

The local Family Hub can help though ✅ wakefieldfamiliestogether.co.uk

Or discover tips at ➡️ nhs.uk/every-mind-matters/supporting-others/helping-others

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Families sometimes think there’s a stigma around mental ill health ????

This can make it harder for parents and their children to socialise, speak out, and ask for support ♥

Discover advice for helping others, help themselves at ➡️ bit.ly/WFMHsupport

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Parents are superheroes ????, but they can struggle with mental health too.

And at times, it can affect loved ones like their children ????.

Whether it’s their emotional ???? or physical wellbeing.

It’s not a weakness to reach out for support. Visit ⤵️ bit.ly/WFMHsupport

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???? 1 in 4 people experience mental ill health in their lifetime.

????‍???? Parents aren’t an exception.

???? But theirs can impact any children too.

➡️ Access help for all the family from your local Family Hub at wakefieldfamiliestogether.co.uk or visit bit.ly/WFMHsupport

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It’s normal to feel a mixture of emotions after having a baby – including sadness at times ????.

But if it’s sticking around there are steps you and your family can take ➡️ perinatalpositivity.org/support/

Let’s keep you well ????, to ensure they thrive ????

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Did you know children whose parents have mental ill health are often at risk of developing problems too? ????

It can impact emotional and social skills and the ability to concentrate in school ????.

So, if you or your family need it, help is available ➡️ bit.ly/WFMHsupport

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So, if you need it, contact a local Family Hub for help ➡️ wakefieldfamiliestogether.co.uk/community-support/family-hubs

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The safeguarding is everyone’s business campaign worked to instil a sense of personal accountability and community responsibility – which would drive residents to raise a concern should they have one about a young person’s welfare.

Highlighting the online risks with the increased use of social media and online gaming, the campaign aims to promote Safeguaridng to the whole community, including parents, carers, and members of the public.

Following lockdown and a change in society, a stay home directive was put in place – which meant children and young people were not being seen as regularly in the usual environments, or by the usual people.

Without the usual ‘safety net’ of professionals and opportunities to see and respond to concerns, the Wakefield Safeguarding Children Partnership sought to develop a campaign at pace to highlight the potential additional risks to children and young people staying home and educate on the signs that something might be wrong.

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???? Many gaming influencers see it as a fun part of gaming, it requires spending ‘real’ money in game.

Know how to talk ‘gaming’ and set boundaries with young people ???? internetmatters.org/resources/online-gaming-advice

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???? Think it’s just a game?

???? Online gaming changes quickly and sometimes it’s hard to keep up.

???? Out of your depth? Find helpful advice at ???? saferinternet.org.uk/online-issue/gaming-2

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Bullying doesn’t always end in the playground, it’s important to

????️ Monitor young people’s online activity

???? Make sure they have breaks

⛔ Teach them how to block or unfriend bullies

For more online safety tips visit ???? wakefieldscp.org.uk/children-young-people/staying-safe-online/

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They say it takes a village to raise a child ????

We think it takes a community to look out for signs of exploitation ⚠️

If you’re concerned ☎️ call 03458 503 503 or the police on 999 for urgent help.

Not sure what to look out for? Discover the signs at ➡️ www.wakefieldscp.org.uk 

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???? Do you have a child or know a young person that uses platforms such as YouTube & Tik Tok?

✅ Keep them safe:

???? Set parental controls

???? Chat about online safety

???? Be interested in their online activity

????️ Know who they’re talking to

See all our top tips for staying safe online at wakefieldscp.org.uk/children-young-people/staying-safe-online/

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Do they have a new group of friends this summer? ☀️

Many young people do not realise they are being exploited until it is too late ????.

Do you know the signs of exploitation? ????

Find out more ➡️ www.wakefieldscp.org.uk   

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It’s the summer ☀️

Children are spending more time online or with friends, do you know the signs of a safeguarding concern? ????

There’s more than you might think, learn to spot the signs ???? ⤵️ www.wakefieldscp.org.uk

And if you see ???? any, say it ????️, call ???? 03458 503 503.

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WSCP has teamed up with Wakefield Council to raise the profile of what safeguarding concerns may look like to help enable the signs to be responded to and reported.

The campaign is the latest phase of the Safeguarding is Everyone’s Business campaign which highlighted those who work with children and families alongside the wider community have a responsibility to keep children safe from harm.

The fear of being wrong can be one of the biggest barriers to people reporting child safeguarding concerns. That’s why in the campaign people are encouraged look out for the signs and think ‘ABC’ – appearance, behaviour, communication – and whether there have been any changes, in the children and young people they are aware of, when it comes to spotting the signs.

Just remember though, the signs can be subtle so you don’t need to be certain, and by raising a concern you could be helping to keep a child safe.

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Help keep our children and young people safe ?

Understand the signs ⚠️ of a safeguarding concern

And if you see it ? raise it. Call 03458 503 503

Discover the signs at ➡️ www.wakefieldscp.org.uk

Remember: for urgent concerns call the police on 999

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? Fear of being wrong is one of the biggest barriers stopping people reporting safeguarding concerns

So understand the signs ⤵️

And remember, don’t ignore it, report it. ? Call 03458 503 503

For urgent concerns call the police on 999

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People often think ? ‘But what if I’m wrong?’ when it comes to reporting safeguarding concerns

…but what if you’re right? ?

If you have a concern, share it, ☎️ call 03458 503 503

And for urgent concerns call the police on 999

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Mood swings ?? aren’t always just the result of hormones

But can be signs of something more worrying ?

We know it might not always clear, but if you have a safeguarding concern, raise it ✅

Call ? 03458 503 503. In emergencies call the police on 999

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Keeping children ? safe is everyone’s business

To spot ? the signs of a child safeguarding or welfare concern, look for changes in:

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For more information visit www.wakefieldscp.org.uk or call 03458 503 503 with a concern

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? There could be more to a child ‘playing up’ than meets the eye

So don’t block out safeguarding concerns

If you have a concern, don’t be afraid to raise it ?

Call ? 03458 503 503

To learn more about the signs ?, visit ⤵️ www.wakefieldscp.org.uk  

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Do you know the types of safeguarding concerns and signs? ?

There’s more than you might think – and some can be subtle.

Educate yourself on the signs at ⤵️ www.wakefieldscp.org.uk

And if you see ? any, say it ?️, call ? 03458 503 503.

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The Partnership Intelligence Portal (PIP) provides a platform to share information with West Yorkshire Police (WYP) in a safe, protected, and direct way.

The type of information shared could cover a variety of areas, such as:

– Information about a concerning incident

– Suspicious activity

– An unusual exchange between two or more people

– Something that makes a professional uncomfortable

This information helps build a picture of our district’s communities and any concerns or criminal activity that could be taking place – helping to inform police’s priorities and any action taken.

By being able to understand local issues, which otherwise may not be known, it better allows the police to help keep communities safe. For example, information from different sources may enable the police to identify hotspots and areas where child exploitation is taking place.

Unfortunately the PIP is not widely known and utilised by the variety of professionals who can access it and submit information.

Support is needed to raise awareness of the Partnership Intelligence Portal, its purpose and value, and where appropriate encourage information to be submitted. That’s where the PIPup internal campaign comes in.

Support the joint PIPup campaign running 7 – 11 June by Wakefield Safeguarding Children Partnership (WSCP) and West Yorkshire Police (WYP) to raise the profile and awareness of the PIP – as well as encourage professionals to pipe up (or PIPup!) in using the portal as part of their practice.

You can do this by:

Sharing information on your internal website about the PIP

Sharing messages through internal newsletters and emails to staff about the PIP

Providing an opportunity for staff to review the portal and the supporting guidance available

To help you do this we have provided the following:

– Suggested internal messages to promote

– Internal graphics

– Screensaver graphics

– A4 posters

– Email signature graphic

– PowerPoint presentation and video

– One minute guide

Please note: All content and graphics within this toolkit are intended for internal use to professionals only. Do not use any materials on social media.

If you have any questions please contact the Wakefield Safeguarding Children Partnership by emailing wscp@wakefield.gov.uk.

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Sharing information with the police is critical in safeguarding communities.

Use the Partnership Intelligence Portal (PIP) and PIPup: westyorkshire.police.uk/partnership-intelligence-portal

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It might seem minor or trivial, but your support could help the police to better safeguard communities and keep people from harm.

PIPup and use the Partnership Intelligence Portal (PIP) to share information with the police: westyorkshire.police.uk/partnership-intelligence-portal

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Are there locations in your community which are a worry? A park, a building, a street, a car? Think of the bigger picture and how this could affect people and children in your community.

Pass information on via the Partnership Intelligence Portal (PIP) and PIPup: westyorkshire.police.uk/partnership-intelligence-portal

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Unsure on what Partnership Intelligence Portal (PIP) is and why it’s important to PIPup?

View the one minute guide on intelligence sharing for further information: here

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When submitting information to the police your identify is protected. So don’t ignore it, share it. PIPup.

Share information with the police via the Partnership Intelligence Portal (PIP): westyorkshire.police.uk/partnership-intelligence-portal

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Creating safe spaces for children growing up in their community is crucial. Using the Partnership Intelligence Portal (PIP) to pass information to the police helps to disrupt those who wish to commit harm.

PIPup and access the portal here: westyorkshire.police.uk/partnership-intelligence-portal

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Don’t assume someone else will see or hear what you have and share this information.

Take responsibility and use the Partnership Intelligence Portal to PIPup and help safeguard communities: westyorkshire.police.uk/partnership-intelligence-portal

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Public and online spaces need to be safe. Share concerns you have via the Partnership Intelligence Portal (PIP) and PIPup at westyorkshire.police.uk/partnership-intelligence-portal

West Yorkshire Police have developed a PowerPoint presentation and video which explains why submitting intelligence through the Partnership Intelligence Portal (PIP) is key in helping the Police keep communities safe.

It covers the role of the PIP, how information is used, and examples of how intelligence is used to help the police. It also provides detail on how to gain access if you haven’t already.

You can view the presentation here and video here.

In addition to this, the Wakefield Safeguarding Children Partnership has also developed an Intelligence Sharing One Minute Guide to help explain to staff what intelligence sharing is and how it can be used to safeguarding children and communities.

The One Minute Guide can be viewed here.

Please use the presentation, video, and one minute guide in your staff briefings, training sessions, and as appropriate within internal guidance.

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