Wirral Safeguarding News
Water safety advice for schools, colleges and families
At this time of year, many families will be spending more time near water – whether at the coast, rivers, lakes, or canals. While this can be a great way to enjoy the outdoors, it’s important to remember that water can be unpredictable and dangerous. It’s important that everyone is...
Read moreChild Safety Week 1st June – 7th June 2026
Child Safety Week is the Child Accident Prevention Trust’s (CAPT) annual community education campaign, acting as a catalyst for thousands of safety conversations and activities UK-wide. They help families build confidence and skills in managing the real risks to children’s safety. This Child Safety Week, we’re building capacity for safety...
Read morePol-Ed -Working together to stop children becoming victims or perpetrators of crime.
The aim of Pol-Ed is to keep children safe through a range of interventions. Working together, the aim is to stop children becoming victims, or perpetrators, of crime. The range of interventions are designed to be delivered to children in Phases. The resources are in line with the current Policing...
Read moreWhole educational setting approach to responding to child sexual abuse
The Centre of Expertise on Child Sexual Abuse have published a new, step-by-step guide for early years provisions, schools, colleges and other education settings to help improve their response to child sexual abuse. Education professionals are in a unique position to identify and respond to child sexual abuse, and evidence...
Read moreLocal Authority Designated Officer (LADO) – One minute guide
Working Together to Safeguard Children (2026) states that local authorities should have a Local Authority Designated Officer (LADO) to be involved in the management and oversight of allegations made against adults who work or volunteer with children and young people. Throughout the LADO process, the child’s voice will be heard...
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