Wirral Safeguarding News
New NSPCC Helpline Launched
A new helpline to support potential victims of sexual harassment and abuse in education settings was announced by Education Secretary Gavin Williamson on 31 March 2021. The dedicated number, run by the NSPCC, aims provide both children and adults who are victims of sexual abuse in schools with the appropriate...
Read moreSection 11 Topic 5 is now LIVE
The final part of the 2019/20 Section 11/175 audit is now live. https://www.surveymonkey.co.uk/r/S175Topic52019-20 (for schools and colleges only) https://www.surveymonkey.co.uk/r/S11Topic52019-20 The deadline for this audit is 30th April 2021, and quality assurance activity will begin shortly after this date. If you would like any more information about Section 11/175 or to...
Read moreNew Resources for children returning to school
Resources to support children on the return to school Childline: https://www.childline.org.uk/info-advice/school-college-and-work/school-college/school/ Place2Be: https://www.place2be.org.uk/our-services/services-for-schools/mental-health-resources-for-schools/return-to-school-resources/ NSPCC https://www.nspcc.org.uk/keeping-children-safe/away-from-home/at-school/#cornavirus
Read moreSafer Internet Day 2021
Today is Safer Internet Day and the theme is an internet we can trust. Further information and resources are available here: https://www.saferinternet.org.uk/
Read moreHelpline for children and young people who feel worried or unsafe
The Council's helpline for young people -0808 196 4147- is open Monday to Friday 9am-5pm and from 7pm-10pm on Wednesdays. Livechat also available: itsneverokwirral.org/chat. Further information on the WSCP website: https://www.wirralsafeguarding.co.uk/wirral-helpline-for-children-who-feel-unsafe/
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