Wirral Safeguarding News
Lockdown Babies – Briefing Papers
The Children's Commissioner has published a briefing paper, about the impact of the Covid-19 epidemic on families who have new born babies. The paper is available here: https://www.wirralsafeguarding.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/Childrens-Commissioner-lockdown-babies-advice.pdf
Read moreNew 7 minute briefing – sexting
New 7 minute briefing about the issue of sexting added to the website. Click link below https://www.wirralsafeguarding.co.uk/7-minute-briefings/
Read moreNew Safeguarding Awareness Poster
The WSCP has published a new safeguarding awareness poster to encourage everyone who might come into contact with families to be extra vigilant in these times of less community contact with vulnerable children. Poster can be accessed here: http://www.wirralsafeguarding.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/New-Safeguarding-Awareness-Poster-1.pdf
Read moreNew local helpline for children who feel unsafe
Wirral Council has launched a helpline for children and young people who are worried about domestic abuse in their home during this lockdown period. Any child or young person who is feeling unsafe or worried either from what they witness or as a victim can call the helpline to speak...
Read moreSocial Media and Mental Health 7 minute briefing added
It is likely the use of social media is even higher at this time of isolation and lock down so useful for professionals to remind themselves of the links between this and the mental well-being of children and young people Follow the link https://www.wirralsafeguarding.co.uk/7-minute-briefings/
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