Durham Safeguarding Children Partnership

Safeguarding Week is due to take place during the week of 14th-18th October 2024 and bookings are now open. The theme this year is ‘Inclusion’. Please promote Safeguarding Week within your organisation and circulate the link and QR code below. forms.office.com/e/J3M2TYzqeS

Today is Emergency Services Day! Thank you to everybody who works and volunteers in the emergency services. Our country is indebted to you for your service and the sacrifices you make. Emergency Services Day (999day.org.uk)

Household grants for people in Durham County Council area. The Nepacs is currently offering household support grants to people in the Durham County Council area, who are in need. This project will end September 2024. For more information on grants visit nepacs.co.uk/page/grants

Slushies contain glycerol to prevent it freezing solid. In high quantities, especially to under fives, glycerol can cause shock, hypoglycaemia (low blood sugar) and loss of consciousness. Please do not give slushies to children under 5. And, limit older children to just one.

Water beads are especially appealing to young children. But they can be really dangerous if swallowed. That’s why we’re urging parents and early years settings to keep them away from small children. Learn more: ow.ly/cLLS50SCfeA #ChildSafety #WaterBeads

If you think a child/young person is at risk, you can share information to protect them from harm. We have been working with @SomersetCouncil @educationgovuk to develop our Information Sharing Agreement and a learning package, access information here; durham-scp.org.uk/practitioners/…

The DSCP have been working hard to update their website, we are currently updating all the children and young people pages. We spent a fab Wednesday with some YP from the children in care council #durhamcountycouncil, co-producing our Children in care page. Watch this space!

Our Watch out in water fact sheet offers bite-sized facts and tips on water safety. Please read and share: capt.org.uk/csw-factsheets. #ChildSafety #DrowningPrevention

Drowning happens quickly and silently, with many people often not realising it’s happening until it’s too late. Once you understand how and where drowning happens, there are things you can do to prevent it. Learn more: capt.org.uk/drowning/ #WorldDrowningPreventionDay #WDPD

DSCP have been working with DCC to launch a new awareness raising campaign for Private Fostering. Please help support us in raising awareness about Private Fostering by downloading the posters or print and share at venues in your own community durham-scp.org.uk/private-foster…

Whilst the warm summer weather brings lots of opportunities for fun in the sun there are also additional hazards for our little people. Visit our brand-new summer safety page for more top tips to keep children safe this summer: capt.org.uk/focus-on-summe… #ChildSafety

📣 Your school could be eligible for new Department for Education grants to cover Place2Be's Senior Mental Health Leads training, which helps you embed a strategic approach to Mental Health within your school. 🏫 Reserve your grant by 31 December 2024 👇 bit.ly/3rBbroB

World Refugee Day 2024 Each year on 20 June, the world celebrates the strength and courage of people who have been forced to flee their home country to escape conflict or persecution. #WorldRefugeeDay | #WithRefugees

With the Euros in full swing, plenty of children are taking to the pitch ⚽🏆 but perhaps we can keep them active all year round 🏃 This #WakeUpWednesday, we’ve put together some expert tips on promoting physical wellbeing to young people. Download >> bit.ly/3KM4Pdc

This week is Learning Disability Week. This year's theme is "Do you see me?" which is all about being seen, heard and valued. Find out more here: mencap.org.uk/learningdisabi… and visit the DSCP me learning and access safeguarding children with disabilities (melearning.university)

Infant Mental Health Awareness Week - 10-16 June Speak up for Babies is about supporting babies mental health and wellbeing. It can be stressful when caring for a crying baby but always stay calm. Never ever shake a baby as this can lead to brain injury @JaneScatt @kennygibsonnhs

The DSCP have now completed their second piece of priority work. A briefing has been uploaded to the website, it is an A3 document designed to help practitioners understand what the early warning indicators of exploitation are and what you can do. durham-scp.org.uk/wp-content/upl…

Men’s Health Week - 10-16 June This week encourages men to talk and share. If you are a new dad and struggling to cope with a crying baby, talk earlier to get the support you need. Speak to other dads, your GP or Health Visitor. youtube.com/watch?v=RJ7AMG… @JaneScatt @kennygibsonnhs