Wirral Safeguarding News
New Child in Need (S.17) Standards Published
The WSCB has published multi-agency standards for agencies and professionals in respect of individual children who are a Child in Need as defined by Section 17 of the Children Act 1989 and require the services of a social worker. The standards are published in the WSCB procedures here: https://www.wirralsafeguarding.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/WSCB-Multi-agency-Standards-for-Child-in-Need.pdf
Read moreWorld Social Work Day #BETHEDIFFERENCE
On the 19th March we will be celebrating World Social Work Day Come and join us in the 2nd Floor Canteen, Cheshire Lines Building between 12:00 -13:30 ..... cakes will be provided but donations are welcome Don't forget to nominate outstanding colleagues for a #BETHEDIFFERENCE award for further details contact...
Read moreNational CSE Awareness Day 18th March
National CSE Awareness Day is on the 18th March. The Compass Team, Catch22 and Youth Service are supporting this day. To support this locally, the following event events are taking place: raising awareness with students from Wirral Met College briefing to Social Workers and Team Managers about their responsibilities...
Read moreWSCB Newsletter Issue No. 8 February 19
The WSCB have published Edition 8 of their bi monthly newsletter to highlight news and successful activities across the partnership to safeguard and promote positive outcomes for children and young people across Wirral. The Eighth edition can be found here If you would like me to visit you to get your...
Read moreOnline Safety: WhatsApp
WHATSAPP Age restriction: 16 This is WhatsApp’s minimum age. WhatsApp is one of the most popular messaging apps in the world, with more than 1.5 billion people in more than 180 countries using it to send and receive text, photos, videos and documents, as well as make voice and video...
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