WSCP E-Bulletin - January's Edition Now Available!
The Wakefield Safeguarding Children Partnership (WSCP) has published its January 2026 E‑Bulletin, sharing important news, safety information and a wide range of training opportunities for anyone working with children, young people and families across the district.
Training Opportunities Now Available
A large portion of this month’s bulletin focuses on strengthening multi‑agency knowledge and safeguarding practice. Highlights include:
- Multi‑Agency Neglect: A Shared Responsibility
New course dates for 2026 have been released, with places still available, including the upcoming session on 5 February 2026. Feedback from previous delegates is also available.
- Working Together – A Shared Responsibility (2026–27 Dates)
A full‑day course exploring Working Together 2023, local procedures and inter‑agency expectations. Multiple dates run from February 2026 through January 2027.
- Future in Mind: CAMHS Workforce Development Training
A comprehensive programme covering mental health topics such as anxiety, depression, bereavement, self‑harm, sleep, trauma, and more. Sessions take place online throughout
- Every Sleep a Safer Sleep – FREE Bespoke Training
A one‑hour online session for Early Years staff covering safer sleep principles, recognising risks and applying safe practice.
- Pride in Practice – Supporting LGBTQIA+ Young People
Spectrum Health webinars to help practitioners safeguard and confidently support gender‑questioning and LGBTQIA+ children.
- Perinatal Mental Health Multi‑Agency Training (2026)
New training programme exploring perinatal mental health, safeguarding and multi‑agency approaches.
- How Babies Regulate Emotion & Trauma (FREE Online Training)
Sessions designed to help practitioners understand infant emotional development and the impact of trauma.
- #LookCloser – Missing & Exploitation (FREE Training)
The Children’s Society is offering two online sessions in March 2026 as part of the national campaign on child exploitation and county lines.
Plus much more!
Key Updates & Safety Messages
- Winter Water Safety: Important reminders about ice risks and how to respond safely in emergencies.
- Safer Sleep Week 2026: Resources available for professionals and families (9–15 March).
- Safety Alerts:
- Baby sleep pillows (risk of suffocation/overheating)
- Small strong magnets (serious internal injury risk)
- Proud to Be Smokefree Survey: Open until 13 February 2026.
- WYFRS Battery Safety Campaign: Advice on safe buying, charging and disposal of lithium‑ion batteries.
- Education Updates: Children’s Mental Health Week resources, Safer Internet Day 2026 materials, updated DfE guidance on physical restraint, NSPCC webinars, DSL forum reminders.
- New Resources: Youth‑informed anti‑vaping videos ("Catch Your Breath – Ditch the Vape").
- Domestic Abuse Support Service: Cranstoun confirmed as the new Wakefield provider from January 2026.
Events
- Early Years Fest – 25 February 2026, Pontefract Racecourse
A free event for families and professionals, offering masterclasses, information stalls, playful learning activities, and more.
Have Your Say
WSCP welcomes suggestions for future e-bulletin content.
Email: wscp@wakefield.gov.uk
Please click here to access the latest edition to find out more about the above, and to keep up to date with all the latest developments concerning safeguarding children in Wakefield and our latest training, events and updated guidance.
Did you know past copies of all e-bulletin's are available and can be accessed here, just in case you didn't get chance to read them in full when they were first published.
