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Corporate Safeguarding Good Practice Guidance
Posted by The Board. Thu 12 May 2022
‘Corporate Safeguarding’ describes the arrangements in place that a Council makes and to ensure that all of its employees play their part in safeguarding and promoting the wellbeing of children and adults who may be at risk of harm. This is a guidance document to help everyone who works for council services understand how they can play – Read more..
Introducing 12-part short film series for professionals, by professionals
Posted by The Board. Mon 11 Apr 2022
The Centre of Expertise on Child Sexual Abuse (CSA Centre) is a multidisciplinary team funded by the Home Office, hosted by Barnardo’s and works closely with key partners from academic institutions, local authorities, health services, education, the police and others in the voluntary sector. The CSA Centre have now produced a series of 12 short – Read more..
DBS guidance on eligibility and barring referrals
Posted by The Board. Thu 20 Jan 2022
DBS guidance on eligibility and barring referrals can be found on the UK Government website here: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/dbs-guidance-leaflets
Ending Physical Punishment Partner Pack
Posted by The Board. Mon 20 Sep 2021
21 March 2022 is a historic moment for children and their rights in Wales. From this day on, physically punishing children will be illegal in Wales. To raise awareness of this change in law, Welsh Government are launching the Ending Physical Punishment campaign on Tuesday 21 September, six months before the law comes into force. As – Read more..
Self-Neglect in Adults – a short video
Posted by The Board. Thu 2 Sep 2021
Self-Neglect in Adults – a short video with some really useful information and guidance on responding to self-neglect from the London Borough of Lambeth.
Making Words Matter: Attending to Language when working with children subject to or at risk of Exploitation
Posted by The Board. Tue 3 Aug 2021
The NWG NETWORK has recently published a resource, ‘Making Words Matter – Attending to Language when working with children subject to or at risk of Exploitation: A Practice & Knowledge Briefing’. You can read more here:
‘National Action Plan preventing and responding to child sexual abuse’ resources
Posted by The Board. Mon 19 Jul 2021
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Helping everyone to report harmful content online
Posted by The Board. Thu 11 Jun 2020
Report Harmful Content is a national reporting centre that has been designed to assist everyone in reporting harmful content online. reportharmfulcontent.com
Protecting and Safeguarding Older People: Covid-19 Information Pack
Posted by The Board. Fri 5 Jun 2020
We’re working with a range of other organisations to ensure older people are protected and safeguarded during the Covid-19 pandemic. Download our new information pack and find out more about what you need to look out for and where to go for help and support. #GetHelpStaySafe #YouAreNotAlone Download a Microsoft Word version
CFAB
Posted by The Board. Mon 4 Nov 2019
CFAB is the UK arm of International Social Services (ISS) a network of professionals and partners in over 120 countries worldwide. They provide help with cross-border cases involving vulnerable children and can provide training. They also have a free advice line 020 7735 8941 or you can email them info@cfab.org.uk. http://cfab.org.uk/
The ‘Child Sexual Abuse Prevention – What we all need to know’ Campaign
Posted by The Board. Mon 7 Jan 2019
Podcast: New Repository for Death Reviews being established at the CSRI
Posted by The Board. Thu 6 Sep 2018
Recent research led by Professor Amanda Robinson in the School of Social Sciences at Cardiff University (available at http://orca.cf.ac.uk/111010 or you can listen to a podcast below ) involved a thematic review of three different types of death reviews: Domestic Homicide Reviews (DHRs), Mental Health Homicide Reviews (MHHRs) and Adult Practice Reviews (APRs). This was the first study – Read more..
Exam results
Posted by The Board. Mon 20 Aug 2018
The NSPCC has released figures which show that, in 2017/18, there were 1,298 Childline counselling sessions with children and teenagers related to exam stress, an increase of 15% on the previous year. Figures show that concern was highest in August 2017, with just under a quarter of all counselling sessions related to exam stress happening – Read more..
NHS Wales ‘Learning from Reviews’
Posted by The Board. Thu 2 Aug 2018
Welsh First Responders Guide to Modern Slavery
Posted by The Board. Thu 2 Aug 2018
Leisure Centre Staff – Working With Children
Posted by The Board. Tue 10 Jul 2018
Lifeguards
Posted by The Board. Tue 10 Jul 2018
Public running schemes and associated roles
Posted by The Board. Tue 10 Jul 2018
Regulated activity with adults in Wales
Posted by The Board. Tue 10 Jul 2018
Regulated activity with children in Wales
Posted by The Board. Tue 10 Jul 2018
A Guide to School Governor and Elected Councillor Roles in Wales
Posted by The Board. Tue 10 Jul 2018
Interim Report of the Independent Inquiry into Child Sexual Abuse
Posted by The Board. Fri 8 Jun 2018
Truth Project Toolkit
Posted by The Board. Fri 4 May 2018
Truth Project Booklet Truth Project Digital Media Toolkit
Regulations for the National Independent Safeguarding Board and Regional Boards
Posted by The Board. Tue 3 Apr 2018
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Policy and Practice: Domestic Violence
Posted by The Board. Mon 5 Mar 2018
The story of IRIS, A life changing project that’s enabled GPs to recognise and refer victims of Domestic Abuse.
Safeguarding Week
Posted by The Board. Mon 13 Nov 2017
13 – 17 November 2017 National Safeguarding week across Wales this year will take place between the 13 – 17 November 2017. Safeguarding Week aims to deliver awareness-raising events for the general public and professionals to reinforce key messages around safeguarding children, young people and adults at risk. Each of the regional boards has developed – Read more..
Knife Edge
Posted by The Board. Sat 21 Oct 2017
This powerful video from North Wales police on the consequences of knife crime is a really positive example of engagement with young people.
Beth’s Story
Posted by The Board. Thu 19 Oct 2017
Jennie Lewis is the mother of a young woman with Downs syndrome. She highlights the critical and long-term role of families in making ordinary lives possible for people with learning disabilities.
Working with Families in Domestic Homicide Reviews
Posted by Keith Towler. Wed 20 Sep 2017
I had the pleasure of meeting Frank Mullane, the CEO of Advocacy After Fatal Domestic Abuse (AAFDA), at the Western Bay Regional Safeguarding Board Conference last year. Frank founded AAFDA in memory of his sister Julia Pemberton and her son Will who were both killed by her partner. Frank is a very engaging speaker who demonstrated – Read more..