Wirral Safeguarding News
Safeguarding Guidance for Volunteers
The WSCP recognises the crucial role volunteers in the community make to safeguarding children, especially during the Covid-19 crisis. The WSCP has created a new webpage with resources and guidance for volunteers: https://www.wirralsafeguarding.co.uk/volunteers/
Read moreSection 11/175 Topic 1 is now LIVE
The WSCP uses a variety of ways to test the strength of safeguarding arrangements across agencies in Wirral but one of the key ways is by the use of an annual safeguarding audit called the Section 11 Audit (for organisations) and a Section 175 Audit (for schools and colleges). Section...
Read moreChildren’s Easy Read Guide to Coronavirus
A colourful and well explained guide to Coronavirus for children from the Children's Commissioner for England is available here: https://www.wirralsafeguarding.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/cco-childrens-guide-to-coronavirus.pdf
Read moreDomestic Abuse Support During Covid-19
Public services and support agencies in Wirral have a message to anyone experiencing domestic abuse during the COVID-19 (Coronavirus) pandemic: You are not alone, and we are still here to support you. More information and useful links: https://www.wirralsafeguarding.co.uk/domestic-abuse-support-during-covid-19/
Read moreCovid 19 – Government Guidance on Vulnerable Children and Young People
The Government has published guidance for schools, social care and others about safeguarding vulnerable children and young people in the current Covid 19 situation: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/coronavirus-covid-19-guidance-on-vulnerable-children-and-young-people/coronavirus-covid-19-guidance-on-vulnerable-children-and-young-people
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