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Water Safety - Be Water Wise This Summer Published 3rd May 2024

With warmer dryer, weather forecast this bank holiday weekend, its time to talk to children about how to stay safe around open water sites.

Shocking Rise in the Sextortion of Children Published 30th April 2024

Sextortion cases are on the rise - speak to you child about the risks.

WSCP E-Bulletin - April Edition Now Available! Published 29th April 2024

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

Safeguarding Week 2024 - Programme of Regional Events - Book Now! Published 29th April 2024

Find out what events are taking place during this year's Safeguarding Week taking place 24th to 28th June.

PEEP Learning Together Programme Published 23rd April 2024

Wakefield Council's Strategy and Transformation service have arranged for additional PEEP training to take place on the 10th and 11th July 2024.

Keep Children Safe - Help Prevent Poisoning Published 23rd April 2024

Parents/carers are reminded to keep everyday items such as detergent capsules out of children's reach to help prevent poisoning.

Dogs and Children: Top tips to keep them safe and happy together Published 27th March 2024

A Police Chief Inspector is warning families to remember that any dog can bite.

Have You Visited the Speak Up, Stand Up, Stop Exploitation Knowledge Hub? Published 27th March 2024

Check out the newly launched Speak Up. Stand Up. Stop Exploitation! section on the WSCP Knowledge Hub.

NEW - Working Together to Safeguard Children Guidance & Framework 2023 Published 19th December 2023

The Department for Education (DfE) published a new edition of its statutory guidance Working Together to Safeguard Children recently.

WSCP Launch New Updated Resources Around Adversity, Trauma & Resilience (ATR) Published 8th December 2023

WSCP Launch New Updated Resources Around Adversity, Trauma & Resilience (ATR).