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👉Free information session for parents/carers this evening! As part of Child Exploitation Awareness Week, the vulnerable children’s charity @barnardos is running an online information session for parents/carers on child exploitation. For more information see the flyer. #CEADay25

⚠️Don't ignore Child Exploitation! ⚠️ Child exploitation is a crime that can impact any child or young person, anywhere, anytime and whatever their social or ethnic background or gender. Visit somethingsnotright.co.uk. #CEADay25 #SomethingsNotRight #ChildFriendlyWarwickshire

🖐️Could you make a pledge to learn how to recognise the signs of Child Exploitation? Cllr Sue Markham, WCC Portfolio Holder for Children & Families and Cllr Andy Crump, WCC Portfolio Holder for Community Safety show their support. Visit somethingsnotright.co.uk #CEADay25

📱Sextortion is happening – do you know the signs? 📱 Young people can experience bullying, isolation and even blackmail if their image is shared around peer groups. For advice, visit somethingsnotright.co.uk. #CEADay25 #SomethingsNotRight We want a #ChildFriendlyWarwickshire

Free online events to mark #NeurodiversityCelebrationWeek 2025! Warwickshire County Council along with partners are supporting this year’s Neurodiversity Celebration Week which runs from 17 - 23 March 2024. Read more: warwickshire.gov.uk/news/article/6… #NCW #ThisIsND #NeurodiversityWeek

Warwickshire's Supported Internships Fair returns on Thu 27 February in Nuneaton! Young people aged 16-24 years with SEND and their families are invited to drop-in to find out if this work-based study programme could be right for them. Find out more: warwickshire.gov.uk/news/article/5…

📱Today is Safer Internet Day!📱 This year’s focus for young people is on issues such as online financial sextortion - a form of #ChildExploitation - and the future of scams. What changes would you like to see to help protect you online? saferinternet.org.uk/safer-internet… #SafeInWarks

💻Safer Internet Day takes place tomorrow! 💻 👀Watch and share our short, animated film featuring the character ‘Safer Internet Bear’ that encourages children to be kind and respectful when online. 🐻 Let's stay #SafeInWarwickhire this #SaferInternetDay. #ChildFriendlyWarks

📱Safer Internet Day takes place on Tuesday 11 February📱 Young people in Warwickshire are being encouraged to stay safe online. 🤔Think: Is it ‘Too good to be true?’ 👉Protect yourselves and others from online scams and discover support available at: saferinternet.org.uk/safer-internet…

💻Safer Internet Day takes place on Tuesday 11 February💻 👀Watch and share our short, animated film featuring the character ‘Safer Internet Bear’ that encourages younger children to take care when on the internet. 🐻 Let's stay #SafeInWarwickhire this #SaferInternetDay.

January's SEND Newsletter is out! Read about a Supported Internships fair for young people with an EHC Plan thinking "what next" after education, free SENDIAS consultations for parents/carers and an online support group for autistic teenagers...and more! mailchi.mp/warwickshire/s…

FREE Understanding Pregnancy course for all expecting to welcome a new baby🤰 The course includes practical information and advice, and emotional and mental wellbeing support Use the code BEAR to get free access 🐻 View course information and start today: warwickshire.gov.uk/parentguides

Did you know support with your childcare costs might be available for your family? Spend less on childcare and see what government support you could be eligible for⬇️ childcarechoices.gov.uk

With many families feeling the pinch this Christmas, the appeal of cheap toys could have fatal consequences. That’s why we’ve created a brand-new toy safety fact sheet for you to download and share: capt.org.uk/resources/toy-… #ChristmasProductSafety

All families, whether you have toddlers or teens, are receiving some forms of support or are a working family, might be entitled to government help paying for childcare. Learn more ⤵️ childcarechoices.gov.uk

If your child will be new to childcare funding for working families from the Spring Term (starting in January), you must apply for your eligibility code by the deadline of 31st December 2024 🗓 Apply online via: childcarechoices.gov.uk More info: warwickshire.gov.uk/children-famil…

Did you know FIS can help with your questions about childcare? We can provide you with information and signposting to services that can support with childcare costs and finding the right childcare for your family. warwickshire.gov.uk/childcare🖱️0800 408 1558📞fis@warwickshire.gov.uk✉️

FREE Understanding Your Baby course for all welcoming a new baby 👶 The course includes practical information and advice, emotional and mental wellbeing support. Use the code BEAR to get free access 🐻 View course information and start today: warwickshire.gov.uk/parentguides

⚡️Holiday activities and food (HAF) programme winter activity listings are now live⚡️ You can find a full list of activities here: warwickshire.gov.uk/directory/46/h… For information on the HAF programme, please visit: warwickshire.gov.uk/haf