BBC launched Own It, a new website full of fun and empowering tips, insight, stories and advice to help 9-12 year olds get the most out of their time online.It aims to help children develop the confidence and resilience to tackle the everyday challenges they face online. Own It brings a child’s perspective of online.. read more →
BBC launched Own It, a new website full of fun and empowering tips, insight, stories and advice to help 9-12 year olds get the most out of their time online.It aims to help children develop the confidence and resilience to tackle the everyday challenges they face online. Own It brings a child’s perspective of online.. read more →
Modern slavery is not something confined to history, it is still happening today, and it’s happening in Lancashire. Modern slavery could be happening right in front of you – whether that’s in nail bars, car washes, rural businesses, brothels, massage parlours, or a property in your neighbourhood. In Lancashire, partners are committed to rooting out those.. read more →
To read the news article on how public sector workers and business leaders are set to be trained by police in how to identify victims of human trafficking and modern slavery in Blackburn and Burnley, please click on the link below: http://www.lancashiretelegraph.co.uk/news/16029616.Public_to_get_training_to_spot_signs_of_modern_slavery_and_human_trafficking/ read more →
To view the latest Safeguarding Children Information Update from 13th February 2018, please click on the link below: Safeguarding Children Info Update 13th February 2018 read more →
To view the latest Safeguarding Children Information Update from January 2018, please click on the link below: Information Update 11th January 2018 read more →
Please find below a link to the latest Pan-Lancashire Child Death Overview Panel(CDOP) Newsletter. In this issue, safer sleep, warnings around carbon monoxide poisoning, treating children with high temperatures and eCDOP. To view this, please click on the link below: CDOP Newsletter December 2017 read more →
Many children and young people may receive gifts over the festive season such as Smartphones, Tablets and Gaming Consoles which allow them to connect online. The resource below has been developed from the recent Focus On… item specifically to support school-based colleagues in supporting Parents & Carers with a ready-made newsletter item. The resource can be amended.. read more →
To view the latest Safeguarding Children Information Update from December 2017, please click on the link below: Information Update 14th December 2017 read more →
The Local Safeguarding Adults Boards across Lancashire have been made aware of the increase in financial abuse, particularly of those who are vulnerable or those who are most at risk as they are unable to protect themselves. We know financial abuse can have a devastating impact on victims, many of whom may not be aware they.. read more →
To view the latest Safeguarding Children Information Update, please click on the link below: Information Update 16th November 2017 read more →
These resources have been developed to support education settings to effectively prepare, deliver and provide support when facilitating a Kayleigh’s Love Story session about the dangers of online grooming. The YouTube Clip to use as part of this was launched by Leicestershire Police with full support from Kayleigh’s Family. There is a template letter for.. read more →
Blackburn with Darwen Advocacy Hub is an independent service that can support you to access health and social care services by ensuring your voice is heard and understand your rights. For more information, please click on the link below to download the leaflet: Blackburn with Darwen Advocacy Leaflet read more →
NHS England have produced guidance for mental health services in exercising duties to safeguard people from the risk of radicalisation. To view this guidance, please click on the link below: prevent-mental-health-guidance read more →
NHS England have produced guidance for mental health services in exercising duties to safeguard people from the risk of radicalisation. To view this guidance, please click on the link below: prevent-mental-health-guidance read more →
The Local Safeguarding Adults Board (LSAB) have recently produced a Safeguarding Snapshot, focussing on Financial Abuse. This explains financial and material abuse as defined by The Care Act 2014, includes a section on ‘why it matters’ and what to do if you recognise the signs of financial abuse. To view this snapshot, please click on.. read more →
The Local Safeguarding Adults Board (LSAB) have recently produced a Safeguarding Snapshot, focussing on Financial Abuse. This explains financial and material abuse as defined by The Care Act 2014, includes a section on ‘why it matters’ and what to do if you recognise the signs of financial abuse. To view this snapshot, please click on.. read more →
Please see below a Safeguarding Snapshot detailing the Local Safeguarding Children Board (LSCB) and Local Safeguarding Adults Board (LSAB) priorities for 2017/18. To access the snapshot, please click on the following link: LSCB LSAB Priorities 2017-18 read more →
Please see below a Safeguarding Snapshot detailing the Local Safeguarding Children Board (LSCB) and Local Safeguarding Adults Board (LSAB) priorities for 2017/18. To access the snapshot, please click on the following link: LSCB LSAB Priorities 2017-18 read more →
Please find below a link to the new NICE Guidance: Child abuse and neglect, for you to download: NICE Guidance Child abuse and neglect 2017 read more →
To view details of safeguarding training being offered by the NSPCC for schools, please click on the link below: NSPCC Free Safeguarding Training for Schools read more →
Digital Parenting magazine is full of advice from teachers, partners and online safety experts on subjects ranging from virtual reality, to body image in the social media age, to live streaming. There is a guidance on setting up parental controls on apps and devices and information on gaming and keeping children safe whilst they play.. read more →
To view the latest Safeguarding Children Information Update from 11th October 2017, please click on the link below: Information Update October 2017 read more →
Please find below details of the LSCB Online Safety Live event being held at Westholme School, Blackburn on January 17th 2018. The session is aimed at Designated Safeguarding Leads, School Senior Leadership Teams and those with safeguarding responsibilities across the wider children’s workforce including health, police and social care colleagues. It provides an invaluable opportunity to.. read more →
To view the latest Safeguarding Children Information Update from 12th September 2017, please click on the link below: Information Update September 2017 read more →
