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Scare Safely This Halloween Published 7th October 2026

Learn how to help children stay safe this Halloween but still have fun!

WARNING: Safety Alert Issued for Dangerous Baby Sleeping Bags Published 5th October 2026

Safer Sleep Advice for Parents & Carers

WSCP Publishes Annual Report 2025 - 2026 Published 30th September 2026

The report summarises, reflects on and presents the work of WSCP from 1st April 2025 to 31st March 2026.

WSCP E-Bulletin September 2026 - Now Available! Published 30th September 2026

The September edition of the Wakefield Safeguarding Children Partnership (WSCP) e-bulletin is available for you to download.

#LookCloser Programme of Learning Published 23rd September 2026

New learning opportunity: explore child exploitation, strengthen professional curiosity and build confidence in identifying and responding to concerns through the #LookCloser Programme of Learning.

Catch22 County Lines Support Service Available Across West Yorkshire Published 16th September 2026

Free, confidential and personalised support for under-25s affected by county lines, exploitation, knife crime, weapons-related harm, and serious youth violence.

Book Your Place: Bridging the Gap - Transitional Safeguarding and Exploitation Published 8th September 2026

Bookings are open for Bridging the Gap: Transitional Safeguarding and Exploitation, a free regional conference exploring how professionals can better support young people facing risks

Joint Operation Highlights Safe and Legal Use of E-Scooters and E-Bikes Published 4th September 2026

As e-scooters become increasingly popular, parents, carers and young people are encouraged to understand the law and how these vehicles can be used safely

Free Non-Fatal Strangulation Training for Professionals Published 2nd September 2026

Free webinar for professionals exploring non-fatal strangulation, its links to domestic abuse and coercive control, and why it should be treated as a high-

Wakefield CAMHS: Updated Contact Information and Referral Process Published 21st August 2026

Wakefield CAMHS is reminding partners and professionals about its current contact number, updated referral arrangements and where to access the latest information and support.