The Weather Might be Getting Warmer -But the Water is Still Cold! Water safety is important throughout the year, but more so as the weather starts to get warmer and more children are tempted to swim/play in open water sites. Drowning accidents are especially high in the summer months and over the last few years, […]
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NEW – WSCP 7 Point Briefing Concerning Siblings In December 2024 Wakefield Safeguarding Children Partnership (WSCP) undertook a Multi-Agency Learning Circle concerning three siblings who had experienced a number of adverse childhood experiences, most notably, but not exclusive to, significant incidents of domestic abuse. The areas the learning circle considered included the following: 1) Understanding […]
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NEW – Learning Exchange Event – Financially Motivated Sexual Extortion On the 19th March 11am – 1pm WSCP will be hosting the next in our series of Learning Exchange Events, which this time is about Financially Motivated Sexual Extortion. Join the event to hear from West Yorkshire Police and learn about the latest trends in […]
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Baby Slings – Caution Needed Baby slings have become an increasingly popular choice for parents, who wish to keep their babies close.  Baby slings are made of soft fabrics that wrap around the chest. They provide comfort and support for the baby and allow the parent to keep their hands free as they go about […]
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Help Keep Children Safe at Bath Time Shocking data on child deaths exposes the risk of young children drowning at home. Findings show that in the last four years: The Child Accident Prevention Trust (CAPT) are reminding everyone that it only takes a few centimetres of water, happens surprisingly quickly and there’s no noise or […]
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Keep off the Ice – Winter Water Safety Advice Children are attracted to frozen lakes, canals and Lochs as they present natural play opportunities.  Ice, however, can be a serious hazard in the UK in the winter.  We most often hear of people falling through the ice as a result of incidents with dog walkers, […]
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Wakefield Safeguarding Children Partnership Publishes its Multi-Agency Safeguarding Arrangements Document Wakefield Safeguarding Children Partnership (WSCP) is pleased to share it has published its updated Multi-Agency Safeguarding Arrangements (MASA) document. The updated MASA document sets out the partnership’s arrangements as prescribed within Working Together to Safeguard Children 2023: Chapter 2 Multi-agency safeguarding arrangements and replaces the […]
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Children and Young People’s Plan – Survey is Live! The Children and Young People’s Plan Survey is now live on the Wakefield Families Together website: Our Vision – Wakefield Families Together The survey for parents and carers will be released shortly. Speak Up, Be Heard, Shape Your Future Children and Young People’s Plan 2025 – […]
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Keep Children Safe from Dangerous Toys this Christmas The Child Accident Prevention Trust (CAPT) are warning families about the dangers of buying cheap toys online. Many parents and carers assume that if they can buy a toy for their child then it must be safe. But sadly, there is an increasing number of unsafe toys […]
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#LookCloser – Exploitation Can Happen Anywhere! What is #LookCloser? #LookCloser is The Children’s Society’s award-winning campaign with the British Transport Police and the National County Lines Coordination Centre, aiming to raise awareness about the exploitation of children and young people and the vital role that everyone can play in helping stop it. When is the next […]
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