Whilst all Safeguarding Bedfordshire and Bedfordshire Domestic Abuse class based training is suspended during COVID19, we will continue to share learning and development resources for those who work or volunteer with children, young people, families and/ or vulnerable adults in Bedfordshire.
Whilst all Safeguarding Bedfordshire and Bedfordshire Domestic Abuse class based training is suspended during COVID19, we will continue to share learning and development resources for those who work or volunteer with children, young people, families and/ or vulnerable adults in Bedfordshire.
In the UK, more than one in three (36%) children in families where the youngest child is under five are living in poverty. Existing evidence shows links between a young child’s socio-economic background and their health, wellbeing and development outcomes.
On Wednesday 4th December 2024, 15.00 – 16.00, this webinar will share the findings from the research during an online webinar and we would be delighted if you could join.
This free webinar from Connect Futures addresses the significant counter terrorism risk where self initiated extremism can lead to terrorism. A phenomenon almost exclusively that takes place online, this session will look at how and in what ways this can happen, as well as considering some online and offline solutions for professionals, teachers, and communities.
Victim blaming language exacerbates the trauma experienced by survivors of abuse and hinders their access to justice and support. Serious case reviews highlight the profound negative effect of victim blaming language on victims themselves and on professional and public perceptions of victims, often leaving them in unsafe and abusive circumstances.
Join us to learn how Bedford Borough, Central Bedfordshire and Luton Safeguarding Children Partnerships are working with the NSPCC to develop a Neglect Awareness Campaign for Bedfordshire.
You will hear from 'Penelope' who shares her lived experience, alongside local practitioners, NSPCC and Childline who will highlight the importance of identifying and responding to Neglect to improve outcomes for children, young people and their families. The session will also signpost to a range of resources available to Bedfordshire based practitioners to support their work.
‘Bridging the gaps between Children and Adult Services is essential to safeguard young people, reducing the risk of harm and exploitation. Learn how to overcome cliff edges that leave children unprotected upon entering legal adulthood’
How to ensure we’re delivering the right support for different needs?
Today marks the start of Sceptre, a week where you’ll see police forces across the country working to tackle knife crime.
While Police efforts to get knives off the streets of Bedfordshire take place all year round, Sceptre is an opportunity for us to showcase this activity.
But it isn’t just about police enforcement…
Greater awareness of Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS) is one of the most effective ways to reduce occurrences. This free eLearning course, available from Safeguarding Bedfordshire, is designed to do just that whilst ensuring learners gain knowledge on practical and effective ways to reduce the risks.
d/Deaf children and children who have disabilities are particularly vulnerable to abuse and neglect compared with their peers.
Case reviews show that professionals don’t always recognise or understand the signs that d/Deaf children and children who have disabilities are experiencing abuse. This can result in safeguarding concerns being missed.
