The Safeguarding Duty Hub is available for all staff across the Trust to access safeguarding advice and support in practice. The Safeguarding Duty Hub offers the provision of specialist safeguarding and children and adult practitioners and it is available from 9am to 5pm Monday-Friday through a single point of access Trust wide.
To discuss any safeguarding matters please contact a central hub of specialist safeguarding practitioners.
Safeguarding Duty Hub Telephone: 0151 351 8484 or email: safeguardingduty
The Safeguarding Duty Hub POSTER can be printed and displayed on notice boards within operational teams.
IT Systems
Rio for safeguarding
If you are not already aware of these changes, please see below documents for further information.
If you have any queries in the interim, please email: Safeguarding
Important Rio Information
As part of this years Quality of Referrals to Children’s Social Care / MASH / ICart Audit, please ensure a copy of the referral is uploaded to Rio and also send a copy to Karen
All sessions are 9.15am-9.45am
January Dates
3 January 2024, 5 January 2024, 9 January 2024, 10 January 2024, 11 Janaury 2024, 15 January 2024,
17 January 2024, 18 Janaury 2024, 22 Janaury 2024, 24 January 2024, 26 January 2024 and
31 January 2024
What to do flow charts
Trust Wide Safeguarding News
Trust Wide Safeguarding Training
Please click to view the Trust wide safeguarding training brochure
The new updated policies are now live and uploaded to intranet.
NSPCC Learning homepage - safeguarding training and resources
Safeguarding Lunch and Learn Sessions
There will be 1 hour sessions led by a named nurse/professional. They will provide an opportunity for emerging themes, reviews, learning and concerns to be discussed and highlighted. They provide additional information/learning not included in either mandatory or modular sessions.
To reserve a place please email stating your preference/s to: Safeguarding
Financial Abuse of Adults
Wednesday 31 January 2024 from 12pm to 1pm
Information Sharing and Multi-agency working- adults
Wednesday 27 March 2024 from 12pm to 1pm
Working Together to Safeguarding Children (WTSC) - Responsibilities when attending Child Protection Conferences training is now available.
To book please ensure you have a registered LSCP training account: https://liverpoolscp.org.uk/events/register
If you already have an account please login and book your place:
https://liverpoolscp.org.uk/events/login
If you want to know more about this course click below:
New Working Together to Safeguard Children
Please find attached links to the new Working Together to Safeguarding Children (2023) and the Childrens Social care reform statement.
Working together to safeguard children - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)
Working together to safeguard children 2023: summary of changes (publishing.service.gov.uk) (Summary version 4 pages)
Children's social care: reform statement - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)
Locality Safeguarding News
Halton
Halton Safeguarding Adults Board is offering a number of training opportunities regarding subjects such as Safeguarding Adults responsibilities and Mental Capacity Act. All dates and information can be found on the eventbrite page for Halton SAB
Halton Safeguarding Children's Partnership website
Child Sexual Abuse Lunch & Learn Session January to March 2024
Procedure for Multi-agency Professional Challenge & Escalation
Follow link https://yourspace.merseycare.nhs.uk/download_file/view/11826/4652
Knowsley
Knowsley LSCP Training oppurtunities
Follow this link to the Knowsley LSCP Training System
Knowsley Safeguarding Children Partnership Training Opportunities 2023-2024
KSAB Newsletter December 2023
https://yourspace.merseycare.nhs.uk/download_file/view/11904/4652
Raising Awareness of Neuro-diversity
Neurodiversity Training Webinars
Please see information below with links to register for the free Raising Awareness of Neurodiversity webinar.
Free one hour webinar for Liverpool City Region employers and organisations delivered by Knowsley Council and Liverpool Council to raise awareness of Learning Disabilities, Autism, Dyslexia, Dyscalculia, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder and Dyspraxia (Developmental Coordination Disorder)
There places will be allocated on a first come / first served basis to those who register in advance.
Raising Awareness of Neurodiversity Tuesday 23 January 2024 start time 11am to 12pm
On the day of the webinar, please join 5 minutes early to allow for a prompt start.
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar.
Please see Privacy Policy for this event: Knowsley Council Privacy Statement
Liverpool
Liverpool LSCP Training oppurtunities
Follow this link to the Liverpool LSCP training system
CCC Training Dates
https://yourspace.merseycare.nhs.uk/download_file/view/10697/4652
Ng. T1: Understanding Child Neglect Briefing Session
This session will be run virtually.
9 January 2024 10am to 12pm
Bookings can be made via the LSCP Training 'Events' web page: LSCP Booking Link
Sefton
Sefton LSCP Training oppurtunities
Domestic Abuse Services over the Christmas Period
The Sefton Domestic Abuse Service Helpline 0151 394 1400 will be available Tuesday 2 January 8am to 6pm.
Hate Crime Awareness sessions
The sessions are free to anyone working or volunteering within Sefton.
These sessions will cover:
- Increase awareness of Hate Crime and Hate Incidents
- Encourage increased reporting of Hate Crimes and Hate Incidents
- Increased awareness of the role of Merseyside Police, Crown Prosecution Service, Police and Crime Commissioner, Sefton Hate Crime JAG and other agencies
- Awareness of what action we can all take to report and prevent Hate Crime
Session date/times:
- 16 January 2024 from 1pm to 3pm via Teams
- 12 March 2024 from 9.30am to 1pm at Ainsdale Learning Centre
Please share across your networks.To book please email: SSAB
New 2024 webinars in the HSCWRU Homelessness Series
Homelessness Radical Safeguarding Toolkit: shaping homelessness social care
Thursday 18 January 2024, 10am to 11.30am Book here
Homelessness and multiple disadvantage: Improving responses for women
Thursday 29 February 2024, 10am to 11am Book here
St Helens
St Helens LSCP Training oppurtunities
Follow the link to the St Helens LSCP
St Helens Service Directories
In order to support practitioners working with families across the continuum of need, the Family Hubs have developed a service directory which provides a list of agencies, a summary of their service offer, and relevant contact details. The below link will take you to the service directory and can be pinned to your search bar:
https://sthelensfamilyhub.sthelens.gov.uk/article/8247/Directory
If as an agency you offer a service to families and you feel that it should be added to this directory you can find further information on the steps to be undertaken via the below link:
https://sthelensfamilyhub.sthelens.gov.uk/article/7436/Family-Hub-Service-Directory
To visit the new Family Hub website, visit: https://sthelensfamilyhub.sthelens.gov.uk/
Warrington
*Please note any external training booked via the Safeguarding Children Partnership may be subject to charges for non-attendance. Please see guidance for further information*
Warrington LSCP Training oppurtunities
Follow the link to the Warrington LSCP Training System
Trauma Informed Practice - face to face training 2024
For booking information please click here
The Voice of the Child
Click here for more information on how to book on to the face to face training sessions in 2024
Warrington Safeguarding Partnership Development Day 12 January 2024 and 25 January 2024
Female Genital Mutilation
New Dates for 2024 - face to face training
Intra-familial Child Sexual Abuse
For available dates please click here
Safe and Together Lunch and Learn Training Wednesday 24 January 2024 12pm to 1.15pm
This is suitable for those new to the model’s principles, or those who have taken the full training in the past and would like a refresher. Please book on using MySchoolServices: SLA Online (sla-online.co.uk).
https://yourspace.merseycare.nhs.uk/download_file/view/11291/4652
MARAM - Dates for 2024
Responding to Domestic Abuse training - Dates for 2024
Responding to Domestic Abuse Book Here
MAPPA Awareness Training – 2 hour briefing session
New MAPPA Referral Form
Follow the link https://yourspace.merseycare.nhs.uk/download_file/view/11823/4652
If you have any problems booking on to the course please email safeguardingpartnerships
GCP2 Training
Warrington Safeguarding Partnerships and Warrington Safeguarding Adults Board have new dates for Licensed GCP2 (Graded Care Profile) Training for Practitioners. For more information please click here
All training is 9.30am to 4.30pm, Room 17, 1 Time Square, Warrington
Tuesday 12 March 2024, Wednesday 25 May 2024, Tuesday 18 June 2024, Monday 16 September 2024, Thursday 17 November 2024 and Tuesday 10 December 2024
The Safeguarding Duty Hub is available for all staff across the Trust to access safeguarding advice and support in practice. The Safeguarding Duty Hub offers the provision of specialist safeguarding and children and adult practitioners and it is available from 9am to 5pm Monday-Friday through a single point of access Trust wide.
To discuss any safeguarding matters please contact a central hub of specialist safeguarding practitioners.
Safeguarding Duty Hub Telephone: 0151 351 8484 or email: safeguardingduty
The Safeguarding Duty Hub POSTER can be printed and displayed on notice boards within operational teams.
IT Systems
Rio for safeguarding
If you are not already aware of these changes, please see below documents for further information.
If you have any queries in the interim, please email: Safeguarding
Important Rio Information
As part of this years Quality of Referrals to Children’s Social Care / MASH / ICart Audit, please ensure a copy of the referral is uploaded to Rio and also send a copy to Karen
All sessions are 9.15am-9.45am
January Dates
3 January 2024, 5 January 2024, 9 January 2024, 10 January 2024, 11 Janaury 2024, 15 January 2024,
17 January 2024, 18 Janaury 2024, 22 Janaury 2024, 24 January 2024, 26 January 2024 and
31st January 2024
What to do flow charts
Trust Wide Safeguarding News
Trust Wide Safeguarding Training
Please click to view the Trust wide safeguarding training brochure
The new updated policies are now live and uploaded to intranet.
NSPCC Learning homepage - safeguarding training and resources
NHSE North West Region Safeguarding Newsletter 11 December 2023
https://yourspace.merseycare.nhs.uk/download_file/view/11822/4652
Non Fatal Strangulation- Rapid Read
https://yourspace.merseycare.nhs.uk/download_file/view/11289/4652
Children and Young People's Continuing Care
Please see the attached link for information on how to book a place on the Children and Young People's Continuing Care training sessions from January to April 2024.
Safeguarding Lunch and Learn Sessions
There will be 1 hour sessions led by a named nurse/professional. They will provide an opportunity for emerging themes, reviews, learning and concerns to be discussed and highlighted. They provide additional information/learning not included in either mandatory or modular sessions.
To reserve a place please email stating your preference/s to: Safeguarding
Financial Abuse of Adults
Wednesday 31 January 2024 from 12pm to 1pm
Information Sharing and Multi-agency working- adults
Wednesday 27 March 2024 from 12pm to 1pm
Working Together to Safeguarding Children (WTSC) - Responsibilities when attending Child Protection Conferences training is now available.
To book please ensure you have a registered LSCP training account: https://liverpoolscp.org.uk/events/register
If you already have an account please login and book your place:
https://liverpoolscp.org.uk/events/login
If you want to know more about this course click below:
Working together to Safeguard Children
Please find attached a joint Ministerial letter from Ministers Johnston, Farris and Leadsom: https://yourspace.merseycare.nhs.uk/download_file/view/11828/4652
The letter informs of the publication of the below three documents, which outline the way in which agencies should work together and the outcomes they should aim to achieve:
Working Together to Safeguard Children (Working Together) - revised Statutory guidance
Children’s Social Care National Framework - which describes the outcomes that should be achieved so children and young people can thrive
Children’s social care: data and digital strategy - setting out our long-term plan for transforming data across children’s social care
The letter also outlines the support available to safeguarding partners in January 2024.
Locality Safeguarding News
Halton
Halton Safeguarding Adults Board is offering a number of training opportunities regarding subjects such as Safeguarding Adults responsibilities and Mental Capacity Act. All dates and information can be found on the eventbrite page for Halton SAB
Halton Safeguarding Children's Partnership website
Child Sexual Abuse Lunch & Learn Session January to March 2024
Procedure for Multi-agency Professional Challenge & Escalation
Follow link https://yourspace.merseycare.nhs.uk/download_file/view/11826/4652
Axess 4 U Clinic
https://yourspace.merseycare.nhs.uk/download_file/view/11820/4652
Knowsley
Knowsley LSCP Training oppurtunities
Follow this link to the Knowsley LSCP Training System
Knowsley Safeguarding Children Partnership Training Opportunities 2023-2024
Raising Awareness of Neuro-diversity
Neurodiversity Training Webinars
Please see information below with links to register for the free Raising Awareness of Neurodiversity webinar.
Free one hour webinar for Liverpool City Region employers and organisations delivered by Knowsley Council and Liverpool Council to raise awareness of Learning Disabilities, Autism, Dyslexia, Dyscalculia, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder and Dyspraxia (Developmental Coordination Disorder)
There places will be allocated on a first come / first served basis to those who register in advance.
Raising Awareness of Neurodiversity Tuesday 23 January 2024 start time 11am to 12pm
On the day of the webinar, please join 5 minutes early to allow for a prompt start.
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar.
Please see Privacy Policy for this event: Knowsley Council Privacy Statement
Liverpool
Liverpool LSCP Training oppurtunities
Follow this link to the Liverpool LSCP training system
Liverpool Neglect Strategy and Level of need information from the LSCP
CCC Training Dates
https://yourspace.merseycare.nhs.uk/download_file/view/10697/4652
Ng. T1: Understanding Child Neglect Briefing Session
This session will be run virtually.
9 January 2024 10am to 12pm
Bookings can be made via the LSCP Training 'Events' web page: LSCP Booking Link
New MARAC Referral Form 2023
New MARAC Referral & Merit Form
Sefton
Sefton LSCP Training oppurtunities
Domestic Abuse Services over the Christmas Period
For information please note the information regarding the availability of Domestic Abuse Support across the Christmas period – please feel free to share within your organisation and across your networks
The Sefton Domestic Abuse Service Helpline 0151 394 1400 will be available as follows over the Christmas period
Friday 22 December, Wednesday 27 December, Thursday 28 December, Friday 29 December and Tuesday 2 January 8am to 6pm.
This information is also available on the homepage of the Domestic Abuse Microsite Domestic Abuse (sefton.gov.uk)
Please also click here https://domesticabusecommissioner.uk/reports/ for the latest reports from the Domestic Abuse Commissioner.
Hate Crime Awareness sessions
The sessions are free to anyone working or volunteering within Sefton.
These sessions will cover:
- Increase awareness of Hate Crime and Hate Incidents
- Encourage increased reporting of Hate Crimes and Hate Incidents
- Increased awareness of the role of Merseyside Police, Crown Prosecution Service, Police and Crime Commissioner, Sefton Hate Crime JAG and other agencies
- Awareness of what action we can all take to report and prevent Hate Crime
Session date/times:
- 16 January 2024 from 1pm to 3pm via Teams
- 12 March 2024 from 9:30am to 1pm at Ainsdale Learning Centre
Please share across your networks.To book please email: SSAB
New 2024 webinars in the HSCWRU Homelessness Series
A data-driven approach to inform services for people who are experiencing homelessness
Thursday 14 December 2023, 10am to 11am Book here
Homelessness Radical Safeguarding Toolkit: shaping homelessness social care
Thursday 18 January 2024, 10am to 11.30am Book here
Homelessness and multiple disadvantage: Improving responses for women
Thursday 29 February 2024, 10am to 11am Book here
St Helens
St Helens LSCP Training oppurtunities
Follow the link to the St Helens LSCP
St Helens Service Directories
In order to support practitioners working with families across the continuum of need, the Family Hubs have developed a service directory which provides a list of agencies, a summary of their service offer, and relevant contact details. The below link will take you to the service directory and can be pinned to your search bar:
https://sthelensfamilyhub.sthelens.gov.uk/article/8247/Directory
If as an agency you offer a service to families and you feel that it should be added to this directory you can find further information on the steps to be undertaken via the below link:
https://sthelensfamilyhub.sthelens.gov.uk/article/7436/Family-Hub-Service-Directory
To visit the new Family Hub website, visit: https://sthelensfamilyhub.sthelens.gov.uk/
Warrington
*Please note any external training booked via the Safeguarding Children Partnership may be subject to charges for non-attendance. Please see guidance for further information*
Warrington LSCP Training oppurtunities
Follow the link to the Warrington LSCP Training System
Warrington Safeguarding Partnership Development Day 12 January 2024 and 25 January 2024
Safe and Together Lunch and Learn Training Wednesday 24 January 2024 12pm to 1.15pm
This is suitable for those new to the model’s principles, or those who have taken the full training in the past and would like a refresher. Please book on using MySchoolServices: SLA Online (sla-online.co.uk).
https://yourspace.merseycare.nhs.uk/download_file/view/11291/4652
MARAM - dates for 2024
Responding to Domestic Abuse training - dates for 2024
Responding to Domestic Abuse Book Here
MAPPA Awareness Training – 2 hr briefing session
New MAPPA Referral Form
Follow the link https://yourspace.merseycare.nhs.uk/download_file/view/11823/4652
If you have any problems booking on to the course please email safeguardingpartnerships
Cost of Living Support
Follow the Link https://yourspace.merseycare.nhs.uk/download_file/view/11824/4652
WSP & WSAB Newsletter December 2023
Follow the link https://yourspace.merseycare.nhs.uk/download_file/view/11825/4652
Circle of Change
Intra-familial Child Sexual Abuse - face to face training
Follow the link https://yourspace.merseycare.nhs.uk/download_file/view/11827/4652
Our Model of Planning for Childreb and Families in Warrington
Follow the link https://yourspace.merseycare.nhs.uk/download_file/view/11821/4652
Book Now - GCP2 (Best) Practice Surgery - 31 January 2023
Have you been trained in GCP2?
Would you like to hear from colleagues across the UK on how they use the tool to support better practice and outcomes for children and families?
Then join us for January’s GCP2 practice surgery to discuss:
- The right time to use GCP2 and how to introduce it to families
- How to use the tool, over how long and in different situations
- What happens next after completing the tool
- Any other GCP2 related questions you have
Register your place here: EMMA LINK
The Safeguarding Duty Hub is available for all staff across the Trust to access safeguarding advice and support in practice. The Safeguarding Duty Hub offers the provision of specialist safeguarding and children and adult practitioners and it is available from 9am to 5pm Monday-Friday through a single point of access Trust wide.
To discuss any safeguarding matters please contact a central hub of specialist safeguarding practitioners.
Safeguarding Duty Hub Telephone: 0151 351 8484 or email: safeguardingduty
The Safeguarding Duty Hub POSTER can be printed and displayed on notice boards within operational teams.
IT Systems
Rio for safeguarding
If you are not already aware of these changes, please see below documents for further information.
If you have any queries in the interim, please email: Safeguarding
Important Rio Information
As part of this years Quality of Referrals to Children’s Social Care / MASH / ICart Audit, please ensure a copy of the referral is uploaded to Rio and also send a copy to Karen
December Dates
4 December 2023, 6 December 2023, 7 December 2023, 11 December 2023, 13 December 2023
14 December 2023 and 18 December 2023
January Dates
2 January 2024, 5 January 2024, 9 January 2024, 10 January 2024, 11 Janaury 2024, 15 January 2024,
17 January 2024, 18 Janaury 2024, 22 Janaury 2024, 24 January 2024, 26 January 2024 and
31st January 2024
What to do flow charts
Trust Wide Safeguarding News
Trust Wide Safeguarding Training
Please click to view the Trust wide safeguarding training brochure
The new updated policies are now live and uploaded to intranet.
NSPCC Learning homepage - safeguarding training and resources
Non Fatal Strangulation- Rapid Read
https://yourspace.merseycare.nhs.uk/download_file/view/11289/4652
Children and Young People's Continuing Care
Please see the attached link for information on how to book a place on the Children and Young People's Continuing Care training sessions from January to April 2024.
Safeguarding Lunch and Learn Sessions
There will be 1 hour sessions led by a named nurse/professional. They will provide an opportunity for emerging themes, reviews, learning and concerns to be discussed and highlighted. They provide additional information/learning not included in either mandatory or modular sessions.
To reserve a place please email stating your preference/s to: Safeguarding
Financial Abuse of Adults
Wednesday 31 January 2024 from 12pm to 1pm
Information Sharing and Multi-agency working- adults
Wednesday 27 March 2024 from 12pm to 1pm
Drop in session dates-safeguarding children supervision for inpatient staff
Timetable of supervision sessions
WTSC - Responsibilities when attending Child Protection Conferences training is now available.
To book please ensure you have a registered LSCP training account: https://liverpoolscp.org.uk/events/register
If you already have an account please login and book your place:
https://liverpoolscp.org.uk/events/login
If you want to know more about this course click below:
Raising Awareness of Neuro-diversity
Neurodiversity Training Webinars
Please see information below with dates and links to register for one of the free Raising Awareness of Neurodiversity webinars.
Free one hour webinar for Liverpool City Region employers and organisations delivered by Knowsley Council and Liverpool Council to raise awareness of Learning Disabilities, Autism, Dyslexia, Dyscalculia, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder and Dyspraxia (Developmental Coordination Disorder)
There are 75 places available which will be allocated on a first come / first served basis to those who register in advance.
Raising Awareness of Neurodiversity Tuesday 12 December 2023 start time 2pm to 3pm
Raising Awareness of Neurodiversity Tuesday 23 January 2024 start time 11am to 12pm
On the day of the webinar, please join 5 minutes early to allow for a prompt start.
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar.
Please see Privacy Policy for this event: Knowsley Council Privacy Statement
Please see below resource and support leaflet can be given to families to help them stay warmer and safer this winter:
Warmer and Safer Homes This Winter
Eplilepsy 7 Minute Briefing
Please find below a 7 minute briefing on Epilepsy which contains useful information about seizures:
Locality Safeguarding News
Halton
Halton Safeguarding Adults Board is offering a number of training opportunities regarding subjects such as Safeguarding Adults responsibilities and Mental Capacity Act. All dates and information can be found on the eventbrite page for Halton SAB
Halton Safeguarding Children's Partnership website
Child Sexual Abuse Lunch & Learn Session January to March 2024
Neurodevelopmental Conditions Professional's Awareness sessions 6 December 2023
Survey of Women & Girls in Cheshire
Women and girls from all backgrounds and walks of life want to feel safe and be safe – and when something happens to them, they want to be able to go to a police force that respects them, protects them and supports them.
An independent organisation, Victim Focus, to carry out a survey of Women and girls in Cheshire aged 16 or above about personal safety, crime and their experiences with the police. It is particularly important to hear from girls aged 16-17 as they are one of the most likely groups to be victims of crime, but are often missed in other surveys as they are children.
The survey will run until midday on Friday 1 December 2023 and can be taken here: https://freeonlinesurveys.com/s/l2mpYbKv. You do not need to have been a victim of crime to take part.
This anonymous survey is one way Cheshire Police can learn from women and girls and make any changes and improvements they need. I will also be able to use the feedback when looking at commissioning victim support services in future.
Please share this survey throughout your networks and communities so as many people as possible can have their say.
Knowsley
Knowsley LSCP Training oppurtunities
Follow this link to the Knowsley LSCP Training System
Knowsley Safeguarding Children Partnership Training Opportunities 2023-2024
National Safeguarding Adult Week - Agenda
Liverpool
Liverpool LSCP Training oppurtunities
Follow this link to the Liverpool LSCP training system
Liverpool Neglect Strategy and Level of need information from the LSCP
Reducing Parental Conflict Awareness Training
Reducing Parental Conflict Awareness Training sessions for September to December 2023.
Women's Health Training Course
A Women’s Health, 8 week accredited Training Course
The next course starts in October - Timetable.
Applications or enquiries in respect of the course can be sent to women
CCC Training Dates
https://yourspace.merseycare.nhs.uk/download_file/view/10697/4652
Ng. T1: Understanding Child Neglect Briefing Session
These sessions will be run virtually.
The dates are:
12 December 2023 10am to 12pm
9 January 2024 10am to 12pm
Bookings can be made via the LSCP Training 'Events' web page: LSCP Booking Link
Be-Breast-Savvy Roadshow Events
https://yourspace.merseycare.nhs.uk/download_file/view/10695/4652
New LSCP Child Sexual Abuse Tiered Training
The courses within this tier include:
- 'Understanding Child Sexual Abuse and SARC' - https://liverpoolscp.org.uk/events/event/sa-t1-understanding-child-sexual-abuse-and-sarc
- 'Understanding Harmful Sexual Behaviours (HSB)' - https://liverpoolscp.org.uk/events/event/sa-t2-understanding-harmful-sexual-behaviours-hsb
- 'Child Sexual Abuse (CSA) and Perpetration of Sexual Harm' https://liverpoolscp.org.uk/events/event/sa-t2-child-sexual-abuse-csa-and-perpetration-of-sexual-harm
All courses can be found using the individual course links above or by going to the main LSCP Events page here: https://liverpoolscp.org.uk/events
Please note an individual LSCP training account is required to make a booking but registration can be done using this link: https://liverpoolscp.org.uk/events/register
Take a look at what's on in December
- EHAT - Refresher Session - 4 December 2023 - 4 places left.
- New course - Updating Safeguarding Practice: What are the reviews teaching us? - 5 December 2023 - 20 places remaining.
- Early Help Case Drop-In and Support Sessions - 11 December 2023 - 5 places left.
- New course - Ng. T2: Neglect & Young Carers - 12 December 2023 - 30 places available - course just added!!
- New course - Ng. T1: Understanding Child Neglect Briefing 12 December 2023 - 2 places left!
- New course - WTSC - Responsibilities when attending Child Protection Conferences 13 December 2023 - 27 places available.
- WTSC - Introduction to the Early Help Assessment for Partner Agencies - 14 December 2023 - 5 places remaining.
To book your place click the link to access the LSCP Training Calendar: LSCP training calendar
You will need your own LSCP Training account to reserve your place. Click here if you need to register for a new account: LSCP training account
Elimination of Violence Against Women and Girls (EVAWG) campaign 2023
Please see in the link below collated calendar of events taking place in Liverpool during the EVAWG 16 days of activism (25 November to 10 December 2023) including details of how to book onto the individual sessions
Elimination of Violence Against Women and Girls (EVAWG) campaign 2023
Medical Examiners and Child Deaths
The link below describes some useful guidance in terms of the role of Medical Examiners (ME) in child deaths: Medical Examiners and Child Deaths
Sefton
Sefton LSCP Training oppurtunities
Hate Crime Awareness sessions
The sessions are free to anyone working or volunteering within Sefton.
These sessions will cover:
- Increase awareness of Hate Crime and Hate Incidents
- Encourage increased reporting of Hate Crimes and Hate Incidents
- Increased awareness of the role of Merseyside Police, Crown Prosecution Service, Police and Crime Commissioner, Sefton Hate Crime JAG and other agencies
- Awareness of what action we can all take to report and prevent Hate Crime
Session date/times:
- 16 January 2024 from 1pm to 3pm via Teams
- 12 March 2024 from 9:30am to 1pm at Ainsdale Learning Centre
Please share across your networks.To book please email: SSAB
Sefton Families Practice Hub
One Minute Guide on Clare’s Law Disclosure
Rock Pool Training - Free Webinar Monday 4 December 2023
This webinar is delivered by Rock Pool Training who aim to upskilling front-line workers to deliver traumer informed approaches. Please click on link to book. https://tinyurl.com/3svh9kyp
New 2024 webinars in the HSCWRU Homelessness Series
A data-driven approach to inform services for people who are experiencing homelessness
Thursday 14 December 2023, 10am to 11am Book here
Homelessness Radical Safeguarding Toolkit: shaping homelessness social care
Thursday 18 January 2024, 10am to 11.30am Book here
Homelessness and multiple disadvantage: Improving responses for women
Thursday 29 February 2024, 10am to 11am Book here
St Helens
St Helens LSCP Training oppurtunities
Follow the link to the St Helens LSCP
Letter Shared with Parents in St Helens
https://yourspace.merseycare.nhs.uk/download_file/view/11288/4652
Newsletter Update - Stakeholder Update - 0-19+ Service, St Helens
https://yourspace.merseycare.nhs.uk/download_file/view/11290/4652
St Helens Service Directories
In order to support practitioners working with families across the continuum of need, the Family Hubs have developed a service directory which provides a list of agencies, a summary of their service offer, and relevant contact details. The below link will take you to the service directory and can be pinned to your search bar:
https://sthelensfamilyhub.sthelens.gov.uk/article/8247/Directory
If as an agency you offer a service to families and you feel that it should be added to this directory you can find further information on the steps to be undertaken via the below link:
https://sthelensfamilyhub.sthelens.gov.uk/article/7436/Family-Hub-Service-Directory
To visit the new Family Hub website, visit: https://sthelensfamilyhub.sthelens.gov.uk/
Warrington
*Please note any external training booked via the Safeguarding Children Partnership may be subject to charges for non-attendance. Please see guidance for further information*
Warrington LSCP Training oppurtunities
Follow the link to the Warrington LSCP Training System
Warrington Upcoming Training and Events
Warrington Training Hub - training and events newsletter
Warrington Safeguarding Partnership Development Day 12 January 2024 and 25 January 2024
Warrington current Children in Care and Safeguarding & QA Service structure charts
CIC and Care Leavers Structure
Safeguarding and Quality Assurance Service
Safe and Together Lunch and Learn Training Wednesday 24 January 2024 12pm to 1.15pm
This is suitable for those new to the model’s principles, or those who have taken the full training in the past and would like a refresher. Please book on using MySchoolServices: SLA Online (sla-online.co.uk).
https://yourspace.merseycare.nhs.uk/download_file/view/11291/4652
Cheshire Youth Commission Conference
Community Safety attended the Cheshire Youth Commission Conference at Winsford Police HQ. At this conference, the attached QR codes were shared by a colleague within Cheshire Constabulary who works with the youth engagement officers. These have been developed into stickers and should soon be available in all toilet cubicles within schools.
https://yourspace.merseycare.nhs.uk/download_file/view/11294/4652
https://yourspace.merseycare.nhs.uk/download_file/view/11293/4652
https://yourspace.merseycare.nhs.uk/download_file/view/11292/4652
WSP/ WSAB- Training opportunity - LADO
MAPPA Training opportunity
MAPPA Awareness Training Book here
Warrington Safeguarding Partnership / Warrington Safeguarding Adults Board Training opportunities
Warrington Safeguarding Partnership and Warrington Safeguarding Adults Board have places available on the following link:
Warrington Safeguarding Patnership Training Opportunities
If you have any problems booking on to the course please email safeguardingpartnerships
Warrington Safeguarding Partnership and Safeguarding Adults Board would like to announce new dates for
MAPPA Awareness Training – 2 hr briefing session
Training will take place face to face
For further details please see the link below:
The Safeguarding Duty Hub is available for all staff across the Trust to access safeguarding advice and support in practice. The Safeguarding Duty Hub offers the provision of specialist safeguarding and children and adult practitioners and it is available from 9am to 5pm Monday-Friday through a single point of access Trust wide.
To discuss any safeguarding matters please contact a central hub of specialist safeguarding practitioners.
Safeguarding Duty Hub Telephone: 0151 351 8484 or email: safeguardingduty
The Safeguarding Duty Hub POSTER can be printed and displayed on notice boards within operational teams.
IT Systems
Rio for safeguarding
If you are not already aware of these changes, please see below documents for further information.
If you have any queries in the interim, please email: Safeguarding
Important Rio Information
As part of this years Quality of Referrals to Children’s Social Care / MASH / ICart Audit, please ensure a copy of the referral is uploaded to Rio and also send a copy to Karen
December Dates
4 December 2023, 6 December 2023, 7 December 2023, 11 December 2023, 13 December 2023
14 December 2023 and 18 December 2023
January Dates
2 January 2024, 5 January 2024, 9 January 2024, 10 January 2024, 11 Janaury 2024, 15 January 2024,
17 January 2024, 18 Janaury 2024, 22 Janaury 2024, 24 January 2024, 26 January 2024 and
31st January 2024
What to do flow charts
Trust Wide Safeguarding News
Trust Wide Safeguarding Training
Please click to view the Trust wide safeguarding training brochure
The new updated policies are now live and uploaded to intranet.
NSPCC Learning homepage - safeguarding training and resources
Non Fatal Strangulation- Rapid Read
https://yourspace.merseycare.nhs.uk/download_file/view/11289/4652
Children and Young People's Continuing Care
Please see the attached link for information on how to book a place on the Children and Young People's Continuing Care training sessions from January to April 2024.
Safeguarding Lunch and Learn Sessions
There will be 1 hour sessions led by a named nurse/professional. They will provide an opportunity for emerging themes, reviews, learning and concerns to be discussed and highlighted. They provide additional information/learning not included in either mandatory or modular sessions.
To reserve a place please email stating your preference/s to: Safeguarding
Financial Abuse of Adults
Wednesday 31 January 2024 from 12pm to 1pm
Information Sharing and Multi-agency working- adults
Wednesday 27 March 2024 from 12pm to 1pm
Drop in session dates-safeguarding children supervision for inpatient staff
Timetable of supervision sessions
WTSC - Responsibilities when attending Child Protection Conferences training is now available.
To book please ensure you have a registered LSCP training account: https://liverpoolscp.org.uk/events/register
If you already have an account please login and book your place:
https://liverpoolscp.org.uk/events/login
If you want to know more about this course click below:
Raising Awareness of Neuro-diversity
Neurodiversity Training Webinars
Please see information below with dates and links to register for one of the free Raising Awareness of Neurodiversity webinars.
Free one hour webinar for Liverpool City Region employers and organisations delivered by Knowsley Council and Liverpool Council to raise awareness of Learning Disabilities, Autism, Dyslexia, Dyscalculia, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder and Dyspraxia (Developmental Coordination Disorder)
There are 75 places available which will be allocated on a first come / first served basis to those who register in advance.
Raising Awareness of Neurodiversity Tuesday 12 December 2023 start time 2pm to 3pm
Raising Awareness of Neurodiversity Tuesday 23 January 2024 start time 11am to 12pm
On the day of the webinar, please join 5 minutes early to allow for a prompt start.
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar.
Please see Privacy Policy for this event: Knowsley Council Privacy Statement
Please see below resource and support leaflet can be given to families to help them stay warmer and safer this winter:
Warmer and Safer Homes This Winter
Eplilepsy 7 Minute Briefing
Please find below a 7 minute briefing on Epilepsy which contains useful information about seizures:
Locality Safeguarding News
Halton
Halton Safeguarding Adults Board is offering a number of training opportunities regarding subjects such as Safeguarding Adults responsibilities and Mental Capacity Act. All dates and information can be found on the eventbrite page for Halton SAB
Halton Safeguarding Children's Partnership website
Child Sexual Abuse Lunch & Learn Session January to March 2024
Neurodevelopmental Conditions Professional's Awareness sessions 6 December 2023
Survey of Women & Girls in Cheshire
Women and girls from all backgrounds and walks of life want to feel safe and be safe – and when something happens to them, they want to be able to go to a police force that respects them, protects them and supports them.
An independent organisation, Victim Focus, to carry out a survey of Women and girls in Cheshire aged 16 or above about personal safety, crime and their experiences with the police. It is particularly important to hear from girls aged 16-17 as they are one of the most likely groups to be victims of crime, but are often missed in other surveys as they are children.
The survey will run until midday on Friday 1 December 2023 and can be taken here: https://freeonlinesurveys.com/s/l2mpYbKv. You do not need to have been a victim of crime to take part.
This anonymous survey is one way Cheshire Police can learn from women and girls and make any changes and improvements they need. I will also be able to use the feedback when looking at commissioning victim support services in future.
Please share this survey throughout your networks and communities so as many people as possible can have their say.
Knowsley
Knowsley LSCP Training oppurtunities
Follow this link to the Knowsley LSCP Training System
Knowsley Safeguarding Children Partnership Training Opportunities 2023-2024
National Safeguarding Adult Week - Agenda
Liverpool
Liverpool LSCP Training oppurtunities
Follow this link to the Liverpool LSCP training system
Liverpool Neglect Strategy and Level of need information from the LSCP
Reducing Parental Conflict Awareness Training
Reducing Parental Conflict Awareness Training sessions for September to December 2023.
Women's Health Training Course
A Women’s Health, 8 week accredited Training Course
The next course starts in October - Timetable.
Applications or enquiries in respect of the course can be sent to women
CCC Training Dates
https://yourspace.merseycare.nhs.uk/download_file/view/10697/4652
Ng. T1: Understanding Child Neglect Briefing Session
These sessions will be run virtually.
The dates are:
12 December 2023 10am to 12pm
9 January 2024 10am to 12pm
Bookings can be made via the LSCP Training 'Events' web page: LSCP Booking Link
Be-Breast-Savvy Roadshow Events
https://yourspace.merseycare.nhs.uk/download_file/view/10695/4652
New LSCP Child Sexual Abuse Tiered Training
The courses within this tier include:
- 'Understanding Child Sexual Abuse and SARC' - https://liverpoolscp.org.uk/events/event/sa-t1-understanding-child-sexual-abuse-and-sarc
- 'Understanding Harmful Sexual Behaviours (HSB)' - https://liverpoolscp.org.uk/events/event/sa-t2-understanding-harmful-sexual-behaviours-hsb
- 'Child Sexual Abuse (CSA) and Perpetration of Sexual Harm' https://liverpoolscp.org.uk/events/event/sa-t2-child-sexual-abuse-csa-and-perpetration-of-sexual-harm
All courses can be found using the individual course links above or by going to the main LSCP Events page here: https://liverpoolscp.org.uk/events
Please note an individual LSCP training account is required to make a booking but registration can be done using this link: https://liverpoolscp.org.uk/events/register
Take a look at what's on in December
- EHAT - Refresher Session - 4 December 2023 - 4 places left.
- New course - Updating Safeguarding Practice: What are the reviews teaching us? - 5 December 2023 - 20 places remaining.
- Early Help Case Drop-In and Support Sessions - 11 December 2023 - 5 places left.
- New course - Ng. T2: Neglect & Young Carers - 12 December 2023 - 30 places available - course just added!!
- New course - Ng. T1: Understanding Child Neglect Briefing 12 December 2023 - 2 places left!
- New course - WTSC - Responsibilities when attending Child Protection Conferences 13 December 2023 - 27 places available.
- WTSC - Introduction to the Early Help Assessment for Partner Agencies - 14 December 2023 - 5 places remaining.
To book your place click the link to access the LSCP Training Calendar: LSCP training calendar
You will need your own LSCP Training account to reserve your place. Click here if you need to register for a new account: LSCP training account
Elimination of Violence Against Women and Girls (EVAWG) campaign 2023
Please see in the link below collated calendar of events taking place in Liverpool during the EVAWG 16 days of activism (25 November to 10 December 2023) including details of how to book onto the individual sessions
Elimination of Violence Against Women and Girls (EVAWG) campaign 2023
Medical Examiners and Child Deaths
The link below describes some useful guidance in terms of the role of Medical Examiners (ME) in child deaths: Medical Examiners and Child Deaths
Sefton
Sefton LSCP Training oppurtunities
Hate Crime Awareness sessions
The sessions are free to anyone working or volunteering within Sefton.
These sessions will cover:
- Increase awareness of Hate Crime and Hate Incidents
- Encourage increased reporting of Hate Crimes and Hate Incidents
- Increased awareness of the role of Merseyside Police, Crown Prosecution Service, Police and Crime Commissioner, Sefton Hate Crime JAG and other agencies
- Awareness of what action we can all take to report and prevent Hate Crime
Session date/times:
- 16 January 2024 from 1pm to 3pm via Teams
- 12 March 2024 from 9:30am to 1pm at Ainsdale Learning Centre
Please share across your networks.To book please email: SSAB
Sefton Families Practice Hub
One Minute Guide on Clare’s Law Disclosure
Rock Pool Training - Free Webinar Monday 4 December 2023
This webinar is delivered by Rock Pool Training who aim to upskilling front-line workers to deliver traumer informed approaches. Please click on link to book. https://tinyurl.com/3svh9kyp
New 2024 webinars in the HSCWRU Homelessness Series
A data-driven approach to inform services for people who are experiencing homelessness
Thursday 14 December 2023, 10am to 11am Book here
Homelessness Radical Safeguarding Toolkit: shaping homelessness social care
Thursday 18 January 2024, 10am to 11.30am Book here
Homelessness and multiple disadvantage: Improving responses for women
Thursday 29 February 2024, 10am to 11am Book here
St Helens
St Helens LSCP Training oppurtunities
Follow the link to the St Helens LSCP
Letter Shared with Parents in St Helens
https://yourspace.merseycare.nhs.uk/download_file/view/11288/4652
Newsletter Update - Stakeholder Update - 0-19+ Service, St Helens
https://yourspace.merseycare.nhs.uk/download_file/view/11290/4652
St Helens Service Directories
In order to support practitioners working with families across the continuum of need, the Family Hubs have developed a service directory which provides a list of agencies, a summary of their service offer, and relevant contact details. The below link will take you to the service directory and can be pinned to your search bar:
https://sthelensfamilyhub.sthelens.gov.uk/article/8247/Directory
If as an agency you offer a service to families and you feel that it should be added to this directory you can find further information on the steps to be undertaken via the below link:
https://sthelensfamilyhub.sthelens.gov.uk/article/7436/Family-Hub-Service-Directory
To visit the new Family Hub website, visit: https://sthelensfamilyhub.sthelens.gov.uk/
Warrington
*Please note any external training booked via the Safeguarding Children Partnership may be subject to charges for non-attendance. Please see guidance for further information*
Warrington LSCP Training oppurtunities
Follow the link to the Warrington LSCP Training System
Warrington Upcoming Training and Events
Warrington Training Hub - training and events newsletter
Warrington Safeguarding Partnership Development Day 12 January 2024 and 25 January 2024
Warrington current Children in Care and Safeguarding & QA Service structure charts
CIC and Care Leavers Structure
Safeguarding and Quality Assurance Service
Safe and Together Lunch and Learn Training Wednesday 24 January 2024 12pm to 1.15pm
This is suitable for those new to the model’s principles, or those who have taken the full training in the past and would like a refresher. Please book on using MySchoolServices: SLA Online (sla-online.co.uk).
https://yourspace.merseycare.nhs.uk/download_file/view/11291/4652
Cheshire Youth Commission Conference
Community Safety attended the Cheshire Youth Commission Conference at Winsford Police HQ. At this conference, the attached QR codes were shared by a colleague within Cheshire Constabulary who works with the youth engagement officers. These have been developed into stickers and should soon be available in all toilet cubicles within schools.
https://yourspace.merseycare.nhs.uk/download_file/view/11294/4652
https://yourspace.merseycare.nhs.uk/download_file/view/11293/4652
https://yourspace.merseycare.nhs.uk/download_file/view/11292/4652
WSP/ WSAB- Training opportunity - LADO
MAPPA Training opportunity
MAPPA Awareness Training Book here
Warrington Safeguarding Partnership / Warrington Safeguarding Adults Board Training opportunities
Warrington Safeguarding Partnership and Warrington Safeguarding Adults Board have places available on the following link:
Warrington Safeguarding Patnership Training Opportunities
If you have any problems booking on to the course please email safeguardingpartnerships
Warrington Safeguarding Partnership and Safeguarding Adults Board would like to announce new dates for
MAPPA Awareness Training – 2 hr briefing session
Training will take place face to face
For further details please see the link below:
The Safeguarding Duty Hub is available for all staff across the Trust to access safeguarding advice and support in practice. The Safeguarding Duty Hub offers the provision of specialist safeguarding and children and adult practitioners and it is available from 9am to 5pm Monday-Friday through a single point of access Trust wide.
To discuss any safeguarding matters please contact a central hub of specialist safeguarding practitioners.
Safeguarding Duty Hub Telephone: 0151 351 8484 or email: safeguardingduty
The Safeguarding Duty Hub POSTER can be printed and displayed on notice boards within operational teams.
IT Systems
Rio for safeguarding
If you are not already aware of these changes, please see below documents for further information.
If you have any queries in the interim, please email: Safeguarding
Important Rio Information
As part of this years Quality of Referrals to Children’s Social Care / MASH / ICart Audit, please ensure a copy of the referral is uploaded to Rio and also send a copy to Karen
December Dates
4 December 2023, 6 December 2023, 7 December 2023, 11 December 2023, 13 December 2023
14 December 2023 and 18 December 2023
January Dates
2 January 2024, 5 January 2024, 9 January 2024, 10 January 2024, 11 Janaury 2024, 15 January 2024,
17 January 2024, 18 Janaury 2024, 22 Janaury 2024, 24 January 2024, 26 January 2024 and
31st January 2024
What to do flow charts
Trust Wide Safeguarding News
Trust Wide Safeguarding Training
Please click to view the Trust wide safeguarding training brochure
The new updated policies are now live and uploaded to intranet.
NSPCC Learning homepage - safeguarding training and resources
Non Fatal Strangulation- Rapid Read
https://yourspace.merseycare.nhs.uk/download_file/view/11289/4652
Safeguarding Adults Week 20 November 2023 to 24 November 2023
To join the events cllick on the link: https://yourspace.merseycare.nhs.uk/download_file/view/11243/4652
Children and Young People's Continuing Care
Please see the attached link for information on how to book a place on the Children and Young People's Continuing Care training sessions from January to April 2024.
Safeguarding Lunch and Learn Sessions
There will be 1 hour sessions led by a named nurse/professional. They will provide an opportunity for emerging themes, reviews, learning and concerns to be discussed and highlighted. They provide additional information/learning not included in either mandatory or modular sessions.
To reserve a place please email stating your preference/s to: Safeguarding
Think Family
Wednesday 29 November 2023 from 12pm to 1pm
Financial Abuse of Adults
Wednesday 31 January 2024 from 12pm to 1pm
Information Sharing and Multi-agency working- adults
Wednesday 27 March 2024 from 12pm to 1pm
Drop in session dates-safeguarding children supervision for inpatient staff
Timetable of supervision sessions
Free new MPACT GAMBLING HARMS PROGRAMME for families
A new 10-week program, especially designed for families and children (8+years) who are effected by gambling related harm has been launched. The programme is fully funded and will run from September to November 2023. For more infromation please contact http://Liza.Mcgee@forwardtrust.org.uk
White Ribbon Day 25 November 2023
Please see the attached link for more information and resources White Ribbon Day
WTSC - Responsibilities when attending Child Protection Conferences training is now available.
To book please ensure you have a registered LSCP training account: https://liverpoolscp.org.uk/events/register
If you already have an account please login and book your place:
https://liverpoolscp.org.uk/events/login
If you want to know more about this course click below:
Raising Awareness of Neuro-diversity
Neurodiversity Training Webinars
Please see information below with dates and links to register for one of the free Raising Awareness of Neurodiversity webinars.
Free one hour webinar for Liverpool City Region employers and organisations delivered by Knowsley Council and Liverpool Council to raise awareness of Learning Disabilities, Autism, Dyslexia, Dyscalculia, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder and Dyspraxia (Developmental Coordination Disorder)
There are 75 places available which will be allocated on a first come / first served basis to those who register in advance.
Raising Awareness of Neurodiversity Tuesday 12 December start time 2pm to 3pm
Raising Awareness of Neurodiversity Tuesday 23 January start time 11am to 12pm
On the day of the webinar, please join 5 minutes early to allow for a prompt start.
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar.
Please see Privacy Policy for this event: Knowsley Council Privacy Statement
Locality Safeguarding News
Halton
Halton Safeguarding Adults Board is offering a number of training opportunities regarding subjects such as Safeguarding Adults responsibilities and Mental Capacity Act. All dates and information can be found on the eventbrite page for Halton SAB
Halton Safeguarding Children's Partnership website
Child Sexual Abuse Lunch & Learn Session January to March 2024
Neurodevelopmental Conditions Professional's Awareness sessions 6 December 2023
Survey of Women & Girls in Cheshire
Women and girls from all backgrounds and walks of life want to feel safe and be safe – and when something happens to them, they want to be able to go to a police force that respects them, protects them and supports them.
An independent organisation, Victim Focus, to carry out a survey of Women and girls in Cheshire aged 16 or above about personal safety, crime and their experiences with the police. It is particularly important to hear from girls aged 16-17 as they are one of the most likely groups to be victims of crime, but are often missed in other surveys as they are children.
The survey will run until midday on Friday 1 December and can be taken here: https://freeonlinesurveys.com/s/l2mpYbKv. You do not need to have been a victim of crime to take part.
This anonymous survey is one way Cheshire Police can learn from women and girls and make any changes and improvements they need. I will also be able to use the feedback when looking at commissioning victim support services in future.
Please share this survey throughout your networks and communities so as many people as possible can have their say.
Knowsley
Knowsley LSCP Training oppurtunities
Follow this link to the Knowsley LSCP Training System
Knowsley Safeguarding Children Partnership Training Opportunities 2023-2024
National Safeguarding Adult Week - Agenda
Liverpool
Liverpool LSCP Training oppurtunities
Follow this link to the Liverpool LSCP training system
Liverpool Neglect Strategy and Level of need information from the LSCP
Reducing Parental Conflict Awareness Training
Reducing Parental Conflict Awareness Training sessions for September to December 2023.
Women's Health Training Course
A Women’s Health, 8 week accredited Training Course
The next course starts in October - Timetable.
Applications or enquiries in respect of the course can be sent to women
CCC Training Dates
https://yourspace.merseycare.nhs.uk/download_file/view/10697/4652
Ng. T1: Understanding Child Neglect Briefing Session
These sessions will be run virtually.
The dates are:
12 December 2023 10am to 12pm
9 January 2024 10am to 12pm
Bookings can be made via the LSCP Training 'Events' web page: LSCP Booking Link
Be-Breast-Savvy Roadshow Events
https://yourspace.merseycare.nhs.uk/download_file/view/10695/4652
New LSCP Child Sexual Abuse Tiered Training
The courses within this tier include:
- 'Understanding Child Sexual Abuse and SARC' - https://liverpoolscp.org.uk/events/event/sa-t1-understanding-child-sexual-abuse-and-sarc
- 'Understanding Harmful Sexual Behaviours (HSB)' - https://liverpoolscp.org.uk/events/event/sa-t2-understanding-harmful-sexual-behaviours-hsb
- 'Child Sexual Abuse (CSA) and Perpetration of Sexual Harm' https://liverpoolscp.org.uk/events/event/sa-t2-child-sexual-abuse-csa-and-perpetration-of-sexual-harm
All courses can be found using the individual course links above or by going to the main LSCP Events page here: https://liverpoolscp.org.uk/events
Please note an individual LSCP training account is required to make a booking but registration can be done using this link: https://liverpoolscp.org.uk/events/register
LSCP Multi-Agency Training - Places Still Available
- DA T1 - Domestic Abuse Introduction - 23.11.23 - 5 places left.
- WTSC - Learning from Reviews - 24.11.23. 10 places left.
- WTSC - Professional Curiosity & Challenge - 28.11.23 - 1 place left!
Take a look at what's on in December
- EHAT - Refresher Session - 4.12.23 - 4places left.
- NEW COURSE - Updating Safeguarding Practice: What are the reviews teaching us? - 5.12.23 - 20 places remaining.
- Early Help Case Drop-In and Support Sessions - 11.12.23 - 5 places left.
- NEW COURSE - Ng. T2: Neglect & Young Carers - 12.12.23 - 30 places available - course just added!!
- NEW COURSE - Ng. T1: Understanding Child Neglect Briefing 12.12.23 - 2 places left!
- NEW COURSE - WTSC - Responsibilities when attending Child Protection Conferences 13.12.23 - 27 places available.
- WTSC - Introduction to the Early Help Assessment for Partner Agencies - 14.12.23 - 5 places remaining.
To book your place click the link to access the LSCP Training Calendar: LSCP training calendar
You will need your own LSCP Training account to reserve your place. Click here if you need to register for a new account: LSCP training account
Sefton
Sefton LSCP Training oppurtunities
Hate Crime Awareness sessions
The sessions are free to anyone working or volunteering within Sefton.
These sessions will cover:
- Increase awareness of Hate Crime and Hate Incidents
- Encourage increased reporting of Hate Crimes and Hate Incidents
- Increased awareness of the role of Merseyside Police, Crown Prosecution Service, Police and Crime Commissioner, Sefton Hate Crime JAG and other agencies
- Awareness of what action we can all take to report and prevent Hate Crime
Session date/times:
- 16 January 2024 from 1pm to 3pm via Teams
- 12 March 2024 from 9:30am to 1pm at Ainsdale Learning Centre
Please share across your networks.To book please email: SSAB
Sefton Families Practice Hub
One Minute Guide on Clare’s Law Disclosure
Rock Pool Training - Free webinar Monday 4 December
This webinar is delivered by Rock Pool Training who aim to upskilling front-line workers to deliver traumer informed approaches. Please click on link to book. https://tinyurl.com/3svh9kyp
New 2024 webinars in the HSCWRU Homelessness Series
Homelessness Radical Safeguarding Toolkit: shaping homelessness social care
Thursday 18 January 2024, 10am to 11.30am Book here
Homelessness and multiple disadvantage: Improving responses for women
Thursday 29 February 2024, 10am to 11am Book here
A data-driven approach to inform services for people who are experiencing homelessness
Thursday 14 December 2023, 10am to 11am Book here
St Helens
St Helens LSCP Training oppurtunities
Follow the link to the St Helens LSCP
Letter Shared with Parents in St Helens
https://yourspace.merseycare.nhs.uk/download_file/view/11288/4652
Newsletter Update - Stakeholder Update - 0-19+ Service, St Helens
https://yourspace.merseycare.nhs.uk/download_file/view/11290/4652
St Helens Service Directories
In order to support practitioners working with families across the continuum of need, the Family Hubs have developed a service directory which provides a list of agencies, a summary of their service offer, and relevant contact details. The below link will take you to the service directory and can be pinned to your search bar:
https://sthelensfamilyhub.sthelens.gov.uk/article/8247/Directory
If as an agency you offer a service to families and you feel that it should be added to this directory you can find further information on the steps to be undertaken via the below link:
https://sthelensfamilyhub.sthelens.gov.uk/article/7436/Family-Hub-Service-Directory
To visit the new Family Hub website, visit: https://sthelensfamilyhub.sthelens.gov.uk/
Crime Doesn't Pay" session
CDP Talks (Crime Doesn’t Pay)
Friday 24 November 2023 - 2:45 pm arrival - 3 pm start
Duration: 40 minutes input with question and answer session at the end, 15-20 minutes.
Location: Carmel College
You can request a place by completing the following Microsoft Form: Book here
Warrington
*Please note any external training booked via the Safeguarding Children Partnership may be subject to charges for non-attendance. Please see guidance for further information*
Warrington LSCP Training oppurtunities
Follow the link to the Warrington LSCP Training System
Warrington Upcoming Training and Events
Warrington Training Hub - training and events newsletter
Warrington Safeguarding Partnership Development Day 12 January 2024 and 25 January 2024
Warrington current Children in Care and Safeguarding & QA Service structure charts
CIC and Care Leavers Structure
Safeguarding and Quality Assurance Service
Safe and Together Lunch and Learn Training Wednesday 29 November 2023 12pm to 1.15pm
This is suitable for those new to the model’s principles, or those who have taken the full training in the past and would like a refresher. Please book on using MySchoolServices: SLA Online (sla-online.co.uk).
https://yourspace.merseycare.nhs.uk/download_file/view/11291/4652
If you are interested but cannot attend this one, please bare in mind there will be another on 24 January 2024.
Cheshire Youth Commission Conference
Community Safety attended the Cheshire Youth Commission Conference at Winsford Police HQ. At this conference, the attached QR codes were shared by a colleague within Cheshire Constabulary who works with the youth engagement officers. These have been developed into stickers and should soon be available in all toilet cubicles within schools.
https://yourspace.merseycare.nhs.uk/download_file/view/11294/4652
https://yourspace.merseycare.nhs.uk/download_file/view/11293/4652
https://yourspace.merseycare.nhs.uk/download_file/view/11292/4652
WSP/ WSAB- Training opportunity - LADO
MAPPA Training opportunity
The Safeguarding Duty Hub is available for all staff across the Trust to access safeguarding advice and support in practice. The Safeguarding Duty Hub offers the provision of specialist safeguarding and children and adult practitioners and it is available from 9am to 5pm Monday-Friday through a single point of access Trust wide.
To discuss any safeguarding matters please contact a central hub of specialist safeguarding practitioners.
Safeguarding Duty Hub Telephone: 0151 351 8484 or email: safeguardingduty
The Safeguarding Duty Hub POSTER can be printed and displayed on notice boards within operational teams.
IT Systems
Rio for safeguarding
If you are not already aware of these changes, please see below documents for further information.
If you have any queries in the interim, please email: Safeguarding
Important Rio Information
As part of this years Quality of Referrals to Children’s Social Care / MASH / ICart Audit, please ensure a copy of the referral is uploaded to Rio and also send a copy to Karen
December Dates
4 December 2023, 6 December 2023, 7 December 2023, 11 December 2023, 13 December 2023
14 December 2023 and 18 December 2023
January Dates
2 January 2024, 5 January 2024, 9 January 2024, 10 January 2024, 11 Janaury 2024, 15 January 2024,
17 January 2024, 18 Janaury 2024, 22 Janaury 2024, 24 January 2024, 26 January 2024 and
31st January 2024
What to do flow charts
Trust Wide Safeguarding News
Trust Wide Safeguarding Training
Please click to view the Trust wide safeguarding training brochure
The new updated policies are now live and uploaded to intranet.
NSPCC Learning homepage - safeguarding training and resources
Non Fatal Strangulation- Rapid Read
https://yourspace.merseycare.nhs.uk/download_file/view/11289/4652
Safeguarding Adults Week 20 November 2023 to 24 November 2023
To join the events cllick on the link: https://yourspace.merseycare.nhs.uk/download_file/view/11243/4652
Children and Young People's Continuing Care
Please see the attached link for information on how to book a place on the Children and Young People's Continuing Care training sessions from January to April 2024.
Safeguarding Lunch and Learn Sessions
There will be 1 hour sessions led by a named nurse/professional. They will provide an opportunity for emerging themes, reviews, learning and concerns to be discussed and highlighted. They provide additional information/learning not included in either mandatory or modular sessions.
To reserve a place please email stating your preference/s to: Safeguarding
Think Family
Wednesday 29 November 2023 from 12pm to 1pm
Financial Abuse of Adults
Wednesday 31 January 2024 from 12pm to 1pm
Information Sharing and Multi-agency working- adults
Wednesday 27 March 2024 from 12pm to 1pm
Drop in session dates-safeguarding children supervision for inpatient staff
Timetable of supervision sessions
Free new MPACT GAMBLING HARMS PROGRAMME for families
A new 10-week program, especially designed for families and children (8+years) who are effected by gambling related harm has been launched. The programme is fully funded and will run from September to November 2023. For more infromation please contact http://Liza.Mcgee@forwardtrust.org.uk
White Ribbon Day 25 November 2023
Please see the attached link for more information and resources White Ribbon Day
WTSC - Responsibilities when attending Child Protection Conferences training is now available.
To book please ensure you have a registered LSCP training account: https://liverpoolscp.org.uk/events/register
If you already have an account please login and book your place:
https://liverpoolscp.org.uk/events/login
If you want to know more about this course click below:
Raising Awareness of Neuro-diversity
Neurodiversity Training Webinars
Please see information below with dates and links to register for one of the free Raising Awareness of Neurodiversity webinars.
Free one hour webinar for Liverpool City Region employers and organisations delivered by Knowsley Council and Liverpool Council to raise awareness of Learning Disabilities, Autism, Dyslexia, Dyscalculia, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder and Dyspraxia (Developmental Coordination Disorder)
There are 75 places available which will be allocated on a first come / first served basis to those who register in advance.
Raising Awareness of Neurodiversity Tuesday 12 December start time 2pm to 3pm
Raising Awareness of Neurodiversity Tuesday 23 January start time 11am to 12pm
On the day of the webinar, please join 5 minutes early to allow for a prompt start.
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar.
Please see Privacy Policy for this event: Knowsley Council Privacy Statement
Locality Safeguarding News
Halton
Halton Safeguarding Adults Board is offering a number of training opportunities regarding subjects such as Safeguarding Adults responsibilities and Mental Capacity Act. All dates and information can be found on the eventbrite page for Halton SAB
Halton Safeguarding Children's Partnership website
Child Sexual Abuse Lunch & Learn Session January to March 2024
Neurodevelopmental Conditions Professional's Awareness sessions 6 December 2023
Survey of Women & Girls in Cheshire
Women and girls from all backgrounds and walks of life want to feel safe and be safe – and when something happens to them, they want to be able to go to a police force that respects them, protects them and supports them.
An independent organisation, Victim Focus, to carry out a survey of Women and girls in Cheshire aged 16 or above about personal safety, crime and their experiences with the police. It is particularly important to hear from girls aged 16-17 as they are one of the most likely groups to be victims of crime, but are often missed in other surveys as they are children.
The survey will run until midday on Friday 1 December and can be taken here: https://freeonlinesurveys.com/s/l2mpYbKv. You do not need to have been a victim of crime to take part.
This anonymous survey is one way Cheshire Police can learn from women and girls and make any changes and improvements they need. I will also be able to use the feedback when looking at commissioning victim support services in future.
Please share this survey throughout your networks and communities so as many people as possible can have their say.
Knowsley
Knowsley LSCP Training oppurtunities
Follow this link to the Knowsley LSCP Training System
Knowsley Safeguarding Children Partnership Training Opportunities 2023-2024
National Safeguarding Adult Week - Agenda
Liverpool
Liverpool LSCP Training oppurtunities
Follow this link to the Liverpool LSCP training system
Liverpool Neglect Strategy and Level of need information from the LSCP
Reducing Parental Conflict Awareness Training
Reducing Parental Conflict Awareness Training sessions for September to December 2023.
Women's Health Training Course
A Women’s Health, 8 week accredited Training Course
The next course starts in October - Timetable.
Applications or enquiries in respect of the course can be sent to women
CCC Training Dates
https://yourspace.merseycare.nhs.uk/download_file/view/10697/4652
Ng. T1: Understanding Child Neglect Briefing Session
These sessions will be run virtually.
The dates are:
12 December 2023 10am to 12pm
9 January 2024 10am to 12pm
Bookings can be made via the LSCP Training 'Events' web page: LSCP Booking Link
Be-Breast-Savvy Roadshow Events
https://yourspace.merseycare.nhs.uk/download_file/view/10695/4652
New LSCP Child Sexual Abuse Tiered Training
The courses within this tier include:
- 'Understanding Child Sexual Abuse and SARC' - https://liverpoolscp.org.uk/events/event/sa-t1-understanding-child-sexual-abuse-and-sarc
- 'Understanding Harmful Sexual Behaviours (HSB)' - https://liverpoolscp.org.uk/events/event/sa-t2-understanding-harmful-sexual-behaviours-hsb
- 'Child Sexual Abuse (CSA) and Perpetration of Sexual Harm' https://liverpoolscp.org.uk/events/event/sa-t2-child-sexual-abuse-csa-and-perpetration-of-sexual-harm
All courses can be found using the individual course links above or by going to the main LSCP Events page here: https://liverpoolscp.org.uk/events
Please note an individual LSCP training account is required to make a booking but registration can be done using this link: https://liverpoolscp.org.uk/events/register
LSCP Multi-Agency Training - Places Still Available
- DA T1 - Domestic Abuse Introduction - 23.11.23 - 5 places left.
- WTSC - Learning from Reviews - 24.11.23. 10 places left.
- WTSC - Professional Curiosity & Challenge - 28.11.23 - 1 place left!
Take a look at what's on in December
- EHAT - Refresher Session - 4.12.23 - 4places left.
- NEW COURSE - Updating Safeguarding Practice: What are the reviews teaching us? - 5.12.23 - 20 places remaining.
- Early Help Case Drop-In and Support Sessions - 11.12.23 - 5 places left.
- NEW COURSE - Ng. T2: Neglect & Young Carers - 12.12.23 - 30 places available - course just added!!
- NEW COURSE - Ng. T1: Understanding Child Neglect Briefing 12.12.23 - 2 places left!
- NEW COURSE - WTSC - Responsibilities when attending Child Protection Conferences 13.12.23 - 27 places available.
- WTSC - Introduction to the Early Help Assessment for Partner Agencies - 14.12.23 - 5 places remaining.
To book your place click the link to access the LSCP Training Calendar: LSCP training calendar
You will need your own LSCP Training account to reserve your place. Click here if you need to register for a new account: LSCP training account
Sefton
Sefton LSCP Training oppurtunities
Hate Crime Awareness sessions
The sessions are free to anyone working or volunteering within Sefton.
These sessions will cover:
- Increase awareness of Hate Crime and Hate Incidents
- Encourage increased reporting of Hate Crimes and Hate Incidents
- Increased awareness of the role of Merseyside Police, Crown Prosecution Service, Police and Crime Commissioner, Sefton Hate Crime JAG and other agencies
- Awareness of what action we can all take to report and prevent Hate Crime
Session date/times:
- 16 January 2024 from 1pm to 3pm via Teams
- 12 March 2024 from 9:30am to 1pm at Ainsdale Learning Centre
Please share across your networks.To book please email: SSAB
Sefton Families Practice Hub
One Minute Guide on Clare’s Law Disclosure
Rock Pool Training - Free webinar Monday 4 December
This webinar is delivered by Rock Pool Training who aim to upskilling front-line workers to deliver traumer informed approaches. Please click on link to book. https://tinyurl.com/3svh9kyp
New 2024 webinars in the HSCWRU Homelessness Series
Homelessness Radical Safeguarding Toolkit: shaping homelessness social care
Thursday 18 January 2024, 10am to 11.30am Book here
Homelessness and multiple disadvantage: Improving responses for women
Thursday 29 February 2024, 10am to 11am Book here
A data-driven approach to inform services for people who are experiencing homelessness
Thursday 14 December 2023, 10am to 11am Book here
St Helens
St Helens LSCP Training oppurtunities
Follow the link to the St Helens LSCP
Letter Shared with Parents in St Helens
https://yourspace.merseycare.nhs.uk/download_file/view/11288/4652
Newsletter Update - Stakeholder Update - 0-19+ Service, St Helens
https://yourspace.merseycare.nhs.uk/download_file/view/11290/4652
St Helens Service Directories
In order to support practitioners working with families across the continuum of need, the Family Hubs have developed a service directory which provides a list of agencies, a summary of their service offer, and relevant contact details. The below link will take you to the service directory and can be pinned to your search bar:
https://sthelensfamilyhub.sthelens.gov.uk/article/8247/Directory
If as an agency you offer a service to families and you feel that it should be added to this directory you can find further information on the steps to be undertaken via the below link:
https://sthelensfamilyhub.sthelens.gov.uk/article/7436/Family-Hub-Service-Directory
To visit the new Family Hub website, visit: https://sthelensfamilyhub.sthelens.gov.uk/
Crime Doesn't Pay" session
CDP Talks (Crime Doesn’t Pay)
Friday 24 November 2023 - 2:45 pm arrival - 3 pm start
Duration: 40 minutes input with question and answer session at the end, 15-20 minutes.
Location: Carmel College
You can request a place by completing the following Microsoft Form: Book here
Warrington
*Please note any external training booked via the Safeguarding Children Partnership may be subject to charges for non-attendance. Please see guidance for further information*
Warrington LSCP Training oppurtunities
Follow the link to the Warrington LSCP Training System
Warrington Upcoming Training and Events
Warrington Training Hub - training and events newsletter
Warrington Safeguarding Partnership Development Day 12 January 2024 and 25 January 2024
Warrington current Children in Care and Safeguarding & QA Service structure charts
CIC and Care Leavers Structure
Safeguarding and Quality Assurance Service
Safe and Together Lunch and Learn Training Wednesday 29 November 2023 12pm to 1.15pm
This is suitable for those new to the model’s principles, or those who have taken the full training in the past and would like a refresher. Please book on using MySchoolServices: SLA Online (sla-online.co.uk).
https://yourspace.merseycare.nhs.uk/download_file/view/11291/4652
If you are interested but cannot attend this one, please bare in mind there will be another on 24 January 2024.
Cheshire Youth Commission Conference
Community Safety attended the Cheshire Youth Commission Conference at Winsford Police HQ. At this conference, the attached QR codes were shared by a colleague within Cheshire Constabulary who works with the youth engagement officers. These have been developed into stickers and should soon be available in all toilet cubicles within schools.
https://yourspace.merseycare.nhs.uk/download_file/view/11294/4652
https://yourspace.merseycare.nhs.uk/download_file/view/11293/4652
https://yourspace.merseycare.nhs.uk/download_file/view/11292/4652
WSP/ WSAB- Training opportunity - LADO
MAPPA Training opportunity
The Safeguarding Duty Hub is available for all staff across the Trust to access safeguarding advice and support in practice. The Safeguarding Duty Hub offers the provision of specialist safeguarding and children and adult practitioners and it is available from 9am to 5pm Monday-Friday through a single point of access Trust wide.
To discuss any safeguarding matters please contact a central hub of specialist safeguarding practitioners.
Safeguarding Duty Hub Telephone: 0151 351 8484 or email: safeguardingduty
The Safeguarding Duty Hub POSTER can be printed and displayed on notice boards within operational teams.
IT Systems
Rio for safeguarding
If you are not already aware of these changes, please see below documents for further information.
If you have any queries in the interim, please email: Safeguarding
What to do flow charts
Trust Wide Safeguarding News
Trust Wide Safeguarding Training
Please click to view the Trust wide safeguarding training brochure
The new updated policies are now live and uploaded to intranet.
NSPCC Learning homepage - safeguarding training and resources
Non Fatal Strangulation- Rapid Read
https://yourspace.merseycare.nhs.uk/download_file/view/11289/4652
HSE North West Region Safeguarding Newsletter - Week commencing 30 October 2023 for more information please see links below
https://yourspace.merseycare.nhs.uk/download_file/view/11287/4652
https://yourspace.merseycare.nhs.uk/download_file/view/11286/4652
https://yourspace.merseycare.nhs.uk/download_file/view/11285/4652
Safeguarding Adults Week 20 November 2023 to 24 November 2023
To join the events cllick on the link: https://yourspace.merseycare.nhs.uk/download_file/view/11243/4652
Children and Young People's Continuing Care
Please see the attached link for information on how to book a place on the Children and Young People's Continuing Care training sessions from January to April 2024.
Safeguarding Lunch and Learn Sessions
There will be 1 hour sessions led by a named nurse/professional. They will provide an opportunity for emerging themes, reviews, learning and concerns to be discussed and highlighted. They provide additional information/learning not included in either mandatory or modular sessions.
To reserve a place please email stating your preference/s to: Safeguarding
Writing for Wellbeing Sessions 16 November 2023
Please see the attached link promoting Writing for Wellbeing Sessions on 16 November 2023 at Liverpool's World Museum during Baby Week.
Think Family
Wednesday 29 November 2023 from 12pm to 1pm
Financial Abuse of Adults
Wednesday 31 January 2024 from 12pm to 1pm
Information Sharing and Multi-agency working- adults
Wednesday 27 March 2024 from 12pm to 1pm
Drop in session dates-safeguarding children supervision for inpatient staff
Timetable of supervision sessions
Free new MPACT GAMBLING HARMS PROGRAMME for families
A new 10-week program, especially designed for families and children (8+years) who are effected by gambling related harm has been launched. The programme is fully funded and will run from September to November 2023. For more infromation please contact http://Liza.Mcgee@forwardtrust.org.uk
White Ribbon Day 25 November 2023
Please see the attached link for more information and resources White Ribbon Day
WTSC - Responsibilities when attending Child Protection Conferences training is now available.
To book please ensure you have a registered LSCP training account: https://liverpoolscp.org.uk/events/register
If you already have an account please login and book your place:
https://liverpoolscp.org.uk/events/login
If you want to know more about this course click below:
Right Care Right Person Weekly Bulletin 02 November 2023
Over the coming weeks you’ll begin to receive more and more Right Care Right Person (RCRP) communications, as we approach the Phase 1 Go Live date. This will include a weekly briefing summary which you can disseminate to your staff and/or form part of your internal communications.
RCRP PHASE 1 (Concern for Safety)
Following partner feedback at the October Strategic Coordination Group Phase 1, we will now go live at 7am Monday 8 January 2024.
TRAINING
55% of the Cheshire Police Force Control Centre (FCC) staff have now been trained. These are the staff that are responsible for handling all contact with the Police coming in via 101, 999 or the Cheshire Police website.
Enhanced training for FCC Supervisors, Sergeants and Inspectors begins today.
The training seeks to ensure consistent decisions are made in line with legal duties, Police powers and professional guidance.
Refresher comms are being sent to all frontline and FCC staff, up to, and beyond implementation to entrench confidence in our staff’s knowledge of RCRP.
LEGAL
A new Concern for Safety Policy and RCRP Toolkit has been signed off by our Legal Department as well as Professional Standards.
In addition to this, the national RCRP team have commissioned KC advice. A summary of this Legal Advice can be found on the College of Policing website HERE
Further information on the National RCRP project being rolled out by Home Office Police Forces in England and Wales can be found HERE
Please continue to send us your scenarios, they are a valuable test of our toolkit and to discuss within our engagement structure.
As always if you have any questions please contact the team on rightcare.rightperson@cheshire.police.uk
Raising Awareness of Neuro-diversity
Neurodiversity Training Webinars
Please see information below with dates and links to register for one of the free Raising Awareness of Neurodiversity webinars.
Free one hour webinar for Liverpool City Region employers and organisations delivered by Knowsley Council and Liverpool Council to raise awareness of Learning Disabilities, Autism, Dyslexia, Dyscalculia, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder and Dyspraxia (Developmental Coordination Disorder)
There are 75 places available which will be allocated on a first come / first served basis to those who register in advance.
Raising Awareness of Neurodiversity Thursday 16 November start time 2pm to 3pm(Limited spaces available)Raising Awareness of Neurodiversity Tuesday 12 December start time 2pm to 3pm
Raising Awareness of Neurodiversity Tuesday 23 January start time 11am to 12pm
On the day of the webinar, please join 5 minutes early to allow for a prompt start.
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar.
Please see Privacy Policy for this event: Knowsley Council Privacy Statement
Locality Safeguarding News
Halton
Halton Safeguarding Adults Board is offering a number of training opportunities regarding subjects such as Safeguarding Adults responsibilities and Mental Capacity Act. All dates and information can be found on the eventbrite page for Halton SAB
Halton Safeguarding Children's Partnership website
Child Sexual Abuse Lunch & Learn Session January to March 2024
Neurodevelopmental Conditions Professional's Awareness sessions 6 December 2023
Survey of Women & Girls in Cheshire
Women and girls from all backgrounds and walks of life want to feel safe and be safe – and when something happens to them, they want to be able to go to a police force that respects them, protects them and supports them.
An independent organisation, Victim Focus, to carry out a survey of Women and girls in Cheshire aged 16 or above about personal safety, crime and their experiences with the police. It is particularly important to hear from girls aged 16-17 as they are one of the most likely groups to be victims of crime, but are often missed in other surveys as they are children.
The survey will run until midday on Friday 1 December and can be taken here: https://freeonlinesurveys.com/s/l2mpYbKv. You do not need to have been a victim of crime to take part.
This anonymous survey is one way Cheshire Police can learn from women and girls and make any changes and improvements they need. I will also be able to use the feedback when looking at commissioning victim support services in future.
Please share this survey throughout your networks and communities so as many people as possible can have their say.
Knowsley
Knowsley LSCP Training oppurtunities
Follow this link to the Knowsley LSCP Training System
Knowsley Safeguarding Children Partnership Training Opportunities 2023-2024
National Safeguarding Adult Week - Agenda
Liverpool
Liverpool LSCP Training oppurtunities
Follow this link to the Liverpool LSCP training system
Liverpool Neglect Strategy and Level of need information from the LSCP
Reducing Parental Conflict Awareness Training
Reducing Parental Conflict Awareness Training sessions for September to December 2023.
Women's Health Training Course
A Women’s Health, 8 week accredited Training Course
The next course starts in October - Timetable.
Applications or enquiries in respect of the course can be sent to women
CCC Training Dates
https://yourspace.merseycare.nhs.uk/download_file/view/10697/4652
Ng. T1: Understanding Child Neglect Briefing Session
These sessions will be run virtually.
The dates are:
21 November 2023 10am to 12pm
12 December 2023 10am to 12pm
9 January 2024 10am to 12pm
Bookings can be made via the LSCP Training 'Events' web page: LSCP Booking Link
Be-Breast-Savvy Roadshow Events
https://yourspace.merseycare.nhs.uk/download_file/view/10695/4652
Sefton
Sefton LSCP Training oppurtunities
Hate Crime Awareness sessions
The sessions are free to anyone working or volunteering within Sefton.
These sessions will cover:
- Increase awareness of Hate Crime and Hate Incidents
- Encourage increased reporting of Hate Crimes and Hate Incidents
- Increased awareness of the role of Merseyside Police, Crown Prosecution Service, Police and Crime Commissioner, Sefton Hate Crime JAG and other agencies
- Awareness of what action we can all take to report and prevent Hate Crime
Session date/times:
- 14 November 2023 from 1pm to 3pm via Teams
- 16 January 2024 from 1pm to 3pm via Teams
- 12 March 2024 from 9:30am to 1pm at Ainsdale Learning Centre
Please share across your networks.To book please email: SSAB
Sefton Families Practice Hub
One Minute Guide on Clare’s Law Disclosure
St Helens
St Helens LSCP Training oppurtunities
Follow the link to the St Helens LSCP
Letter Shared with Parents in St Helens
https://yourspace.merseycare.nhs.uk/download_file/view/11288/4652
Newsletter Update - Stakeholder Update - 0-19+ Service, St Helens
https://yourspace.merseycare.nhs.uk/download_file/view/11290/4652
St Helens Service Directories
In order to support practitioners working with families across the continuum of need, the Family Hubs have developed a service directory which provides a list of agencies, a summary of their service offer, and relevant contact details. The below link will take you to the service directory and can be pinned to your search bar:
https://sthelensfamilyhub.sthelens.gov.uk/article/8247/Directory
If as an agency you offer a service to families and you feel that it should be added to this directory you can find further information on the steps to be undertaken via the below link:
https://sthelensfamilyhub.sthelens.gov.uk/article/7436/Family-Hub-Service-Directory
To visit the new Family Hub website, visit: https://sthelensfamilyhub.sthelens.gov.uk/
Warrington
*Please note any external training booked via the Safeguarding Children Partnership may be subject to charges for non-attendance. Please see guidance for further information*
Warrington LSCP Training oppurtunities
Follow the link to the Warrington LSCP Training System
Warrington Upcoming Training and Events
Warrington Training Hub - training and events newsletter
Warrington Safeguarding Partnership Development Day 12 January 2024 and 25 January 2024
Warrington current Children in Care and Safeguarding & QA Service structure charts
CIC and Care Leavers Structure
Safeguarding and Quality Assurance Service
Safe and Together Lunch and Learn Training Wednesday 29 November 2023 12pm to 1.15pm
This is suitable for those new to the model’s principles, or those who have taken the full training in the past and would like a refresher. Please book on using MySchoolServices: SLA Online (sla-online.co.uk).
https://yourspace.merseycare.nhs.uk/download_file/view/11291/4652
If you are interested but cannot attend this one, please bare in mind there will be another on 24 January 2024.
Cheshire Youth Commission Conference
Community Safety attended the Cheshire Youth Commission Conference at Winsford Police HQ. At this conference, the attached QR codes were shared by a colleague within Cheshire Constabulary who works with the youth engagement officers. These have been developed into stickers and should soon be available in all toilet cubicles within schools.
https://yourspace.merseycare.nhs.uk/download_file/view/11294/4652
https://yourspace.merseycare.nhs.uk/download_file/view/11293/4652
https://yourspace.merseycare.nhs.uk/download_file/view/11292/4652
The Safeguarding Duty Hub is available for all staff across the Trust to access safeguarding advice and support in practice. The Safeguarding Duty Hub offers the provision of specialist safeguarding and children and adult practitioners and it is available from 9am to 5pm Monday-Friday through a single point of access Trust wide.
To discuss any safeguarding matters please contact a central hub of specialist safeguarding practitioners.
Safeguarding Duty Hub Telephone: 0151 351 8484 or email: safeguardingduty
The Safeguarding Duty Hub POSTER can be printed and displayed on notice boards within operational teams.
IT Systems
Rio for safeguarding
If you are not already aware of these changes, please see below documents for further information.
If you have any queries in the interim, please email: Safeguarding
What to do flow charts
Trust Wide Safeguarding News
Trust Wide Safeguarding Training
Please click to view the Trust wide safeguarding training brochure
The new updated policies are now live and uploaded to intranet.
NSPCC Learning homepage - safeguarding training and resources
Safeguarding Adults Week 20 November 2023 to 24 November 2023
To join the events cllick on the link: https://yourspace.merseycare.nhs.uk/download_file/view/11243/4652
Supporting children a self-harm and suicide for parents
PAPYRUS created this Self-Harm and suicide support guide for parents following discussions with parents who have experience of supporting a young person struggling with their mental health.
It aims to provide information and guidance to help parents cope with a young person who is struggling with thoughts of suicide, to reassure them they are not alone. It is available in both English and Welsh, link below.
Children and Young People's Continuing Care
Please see the attached link for information on how to book a place on the Children and Young People's Continuing Care training sessions from January to April 2024.
Safeguarding Lunch and Learn Sessions
There will be 1 hour sessions led by a named nurse/professional. They will provide an opportunity for emerging themes, reviews, learning and concerns to be discussed and highlighted. They provide additional information/learning not included in either mandatory or modular sessions.
They will be held on the following dates and will include the themes listed below.
To reserve a place please email stating your preference/s to: Safeguarding
Writing for Wellbeing Sessions 16 November 2023
Please see the attached link promoting Writing for Wellbeing Sessions on 16 November 2023 at Liverpool's World Museum during Baby Week.
Think Family
Wednesday 29 November 2023 from 12pm to 1pm
Financial Abuse of Adults
Wednesday 31 January 2024 from 12pm to 1pm
Information Sharing and Multi-agency working- adults
Wednesday 27 March 2024 from 12pm to 1pm
Drop in session dates-safeguarding children supervision for inpatient staff
Timetable of supervision sessions
Free new MPACT GAMBLING HARMS PROGRAMME for families
A new 10-week program, especially designed for families and children (8+years) who are effected by gambling related harm has been launched. The programme is fully funded and will run from September to November 2023. For more infromation please contact http://Liza.Mcgee@forwardtrust.org.uk
White Ribbon Day 25 November 2023
Please see the attached link for more information and resources
Mersey Care Launch New Children’s and Adolescent 24/7 Mental Health Crisis Response Team
Children and young people based in Halton, Knowsley, St Helens and Warrington up to the age of 18 who are experiencing a mental health crisis will have access to a dedicated 24/7 team for the first time.
Please follow link for full details: Press Release
Locality Safeguarding News
Halton
Halton Safeguarding Adults Board is offering a number of training opportunities regarding subjects such as Safeguarding Adults responsibilities and Mental Capacity Act. All dates and information can be found on the eventbrite page for Halton SAB
Halton Safeguarding Children's Partnership website
Child Sexual Abuse Lunch & Learn Session January to March 2024
Neurodevelopmental Conditions Professional's Awareness sessions 6 December 2023
Knowsley
Knowsley LSCP Training oppurtunities
Follow this link to the Knowsley LSCP Training System
Knowsley Safeguarding Children Partnership Training Opportunities 2023-2024
Local Drug Alert Information System
A Knowsley inbox has been set-up to improve the notification of drug alerts as part of Local Drug Information System (LDIS) LDIS
National Safeguarding Adult Week - Agenda
Liverpool
Liverpool LSCP Training oppurtunities
Follow this link to the Liverpool LSCP training system
Liverpool Neglect Strategy and Level of need information from the LSCP
Reducing Parental Conflict Awareness Training
Reducing Parental Conflict Awareness Training sessions for September to December 2023.
Women's Health Training Course
A Women’s Health, 8 week accredited Training Course
The next course starts in October - Timetable.
Applications or enquiries in respect of the course can be sent to women
CCC Training Dates
https://yourspace.merseycare.nhs.uk/download_file/view/10697/4652
Ng. T1: Understanding Child Neglect Briefing Session
These sessions will be run virtually.
The dates are:
21 November 2023 10am to 12pm
12 December 2023 10am to 12pm
9 January 2024 10am to 12pm
Bookings can be made via the LSCP Training 'Events' web page: LSCP Booking Link
Be-Breast-Savvy Roadshow Events
https://yourspace.merseycare.nhs.uk/download_file/view/10695/4652
The Lucy Faithfull Foundation Resources
This is an online resource aimed at supporting Children and Young People worried about sexual behaviours. About Shore - Shore (shorespace.org.uk)
Sefton
Sefton LSCP Training oppurtunities
New Sefton Domestic Abuse Service Virtual Briefing Sessions
In order to support multi-agency communication regarding Sefton Domestic Abuse Services (SDAS), there will be 1 hour virtual sessions over forthcoming weeks, for any partner agency staff member to attend, to share further information on SDAS and to enable questions. There is no booking process – anyone can drop into the open virtual sessions by following the relevant Microsoft Teams link below.
Wednesday 1 November at 11am
Click here to join the meeting
Meeting ID: 346 627 114 224Passcode: pxWg5Q
Thursday 2 November at 10am
Click here to join the meeting
Meeting ID: 370 956 500 021Passcode: rs4PJ6
Wednesday 8 November at 10am
Click here to join the meeting
Meeting ID: 364 271 208 003Passcode: XAv4UL
Hate Crime Awareness sessions
The sessions are free to anyone working or volunteering within Sefton.
These sessions will cover:
- Increase awareness of Hate Crime and Hate Incidents
- Encourage increased reporting of Hate Crimes and Hate Incidents
- Increased awareness of the role of Merseyside Police, Crown Prosecution Service, Police and Crime Commissioner, Sefton Hate Crime JAG and other agencies
- Awareness of what action we can all take to report and prevent Hate Crime
Session date/times:
- 14 November 2023 from 1pm to 3pm via Teams
- 16 January 2024 from 1pm to 3pm via Teams
- 12 March 2024 from 9:30am to 1pm at Ainsdale Learning Centre
Please share across your networks.To book please email: SSAB
Sefton Families Practice Hub
One Minute Guide on Clare’s Law Disclosure
St Helens
St Helens LSCP Training oppurtunities
Follow the link to the St Helens LSCP
St Helens Service Directories
In order to support practitioners working with families across the continuum of need, the Family Hubs have developed a service directory which provides a list of agencies, a summary of their service offer, and relevant contact details. The below link will take you to the service directory and can be pinned to your search bar:
https://sthelensfamilyhub.sthelens.gov.uk/article/8247/Directory
If as an agency you offer a service to families and you feel that it should be added to this directory you can find further information on the steps to be undertaken via the below link:
https://sthelensfamilyhub.sthelens.gov.uk/article/7436/Family-Hub-Service-Directory
To visit the new Family Hub website, visit: https://sthelensfamilyhub.sthelens.gov.uk/
Warrington
*Please note any external training booked via the Safeguarding Children Partnership may be subject to charges for non-attendance. Please see guidance for further information*
Warrington LSCP Training oppurtunities
Follow the link to the Warrington LSCP Training System
Warrington Upcoming Training and Events
Warrington Training Hub - training and events newsletter
7 minute Briefing - The Role of the LADO
Click the link for more information: https://yourspace.merseycare.nhs.uk/download_file/view/11165/4652
Multi agency contribution for Systemic Parenting Assessment
A new template is being used to capture the views of different agencies with families and children you work with open to Children’s Social Care.This is for when the parents are having a Parenting Assessment completed by the Social worker, this could be at Child Protection, Pre-Proceedings or Care Proceedings level and on the odd occasions when there are complex needs when the children are on Child In Need Plans.
Warrington Safeguarding Partnership Development Day 12 January 2024 and 25 January 2024
Warrington current Children in Care and Safeguarding & QA Service structure charts
CIC and Care Leavers Structure
The Safeguarding Duty Hub is available for all staff across the Trust to access safeguarding advice and support in practice. The Safeguarding Duty Hub offers the provision of specialist safeguarding and children and adult practitioners and it is available from 9am to 5pm Monday-Friday through a single point of access Trust wide.
To discuss any safeguarding matters please contact a central hub of specialist safeguarding practitioners.
Safeguarding Duty Hub Telephone: 0151 351 8484 or email: safeguardingduty
The Safeguarding Duty Hub POSTER can be printed and displayed on notice boards within operational teams.
IT Systems
Rio for safeguarding
If you are not already aware of these changes, please see below documents for further information.
If you have any queries in the interim, please email: Safeguarding
What to do flow charts
Trust Wide Safeguarding News
Trust Wide Safeguarding Training
Please click to view the Trust wide safeguarding training brochure
*Please note any external training booked via the Safeguarding Children Partnership may be subject to charges for non-attendance. Please see guidance for further information*
The new updated policies are now live and uploaded to intranet.
NSPCC Learning homepage - safeguarding training and resources
Supporting children a self-harm and suicide for parents
PAPYRUS created this Self-Harm and suicide support guide for parents following discussions with parents who have experience of supporting a young person struggling with their mental health.
It aims to provide information and guidance to help parents cope with a young person who is struggling with thoughts of suicide, to reassure them they are not alone. It is available in both English and Welsh, link below.
NHSE North West Region Safeguarding Newsletter
NHSE North West Region Safeguarding Newsletter October 2023
Children and Young People's Continuing Care
Please see the attached link for information on how to book a place on the Children and Young People's Continuing Care training sessions from January to April 2024.
Safeguarding Lunch and Learn Sessions
There will be 1 hour sessions led by a named nurse/professional. They will provide an opportunity for emerging themes, reviews, learning and concerns to be discussed and highlighted. They provide additional information/learning not included in either mandatory or modular sessions.
They will be held on the following dates and will include the themes listed below.
To reserve a place please email stating your preference/s to: Safeguarding
Writing for Wellbeing Sessions 16 November 2023
Please see the attached link promoting Writing for Wellbeing Sessions on 16 November 2023 at Liverpool's World Museum during Baby Week.
Think Family
Wednesday 29 November 2023 from 12pm to 1pm
Financial Abuse of Adults
Wednesday 31 January 2024 from 12pm to 1pm
Information Sharing and Multi-agency working- adults
Wednesday 27 March 2024 from 12pm to 1pm
Drop in session dates-safeguarding children supervision for inpatient staff
Timetable of supervision sessions
Free new MPACT GAMBLING HARMS PROGRAMME for families
A new 10-week program, especially designed for families and children (8+years) who are effected by gambling related harm has been launched. The programme is fully funded and will run from September to November 2023. For more infromation please contact http://Liza.Mcgee@forwardtrust.org.uk
NWG Mind Your Language - Exploitation and Victim Blaming
This very popular webinar will be of particular interest to those working directly or overseeing those who work with children, young people and families. Including operational and strategic staff, adult and children’s social care, Police, youth workers and housing.Sign up today, this event will sell out! 2 November 2023.
New Drug Alert
Reducing Parental Conflict Professional Newsletter
Please find the link for Octobers RPC Newsletter, if you can share with your colleagues and contact lists.
Inquests: A guide for health
A resource from NHS Resolution for staff who may be called to an inquest.
White Ribbon Day 25 November 2023
Please see the attached link for more information and resources
Mersey Care Launch New Children’s and Adolescent 24/7 Mental Health Crisis Response Team
Children and young people based in Halton, Knowsley, St Helens and Warrington up to the age of 18 who are experiencing a mental health crisis will have access to a dedicated 24/7 team for the first time.
Please follow link for full details: Press Release
Newsletter recognition of Queens Nurse Award
Hannah Molyneux has been awarded the queens nurse award for her contribution towards delivering and leading outstanding care in community nursing with a focus on her current role as a Safeguarding Adults Nurse .
The title of Queen’s Nurse is available by application to individual nurses who have demonstrated a high level of commitment to patient care and nursing practice.
Hannah has been invited to attend a celebration of community nursing at the Queen's Nursing Institute Annual Awards in London on 8 December 2023 where she will be presented with her Queen’s Nurse badge and certificate. We are very proud of Hannah and wish her congratulations on her award!
Locality Safeguarding News
Halton
Halton Safeguarding Adults Board is offering a number of training opportunities regarding subjects such as Safeguarding Adults responsibilities and Mental Capacity Act. All dates and information can be found on the eventbrite page for Halton SAB
Halton Safeguarding Adults Partnership Updates
Safeguarding Adults Partnership Newsletter
Partners Project evaluation report
Halton Safeguarding Children's Partnership website
Child Sexual Abuse Lunch & Learn Session January to March 2024
Neurodevelopmental Conditions Professional's Awareness sessions 6 December 2023
Safeguarding Alert
https://yourspace.merseycare.nhs.uk/download_file/view/10693/4652
Knowsley
Knowsley LSCP Training oppurtunities
Follow this link to the Knowsley LSCP Training System
Knowsley Safeguarding Children Partnership Training Opportunities 2023-2024
National Patient Safety Alert - Potent synthetic opioids implicated in heroin overdoses and deaths
A Knowsley inbox has been set-up to improve the notification of drug alerts as part of Local Drug Information System (LDIS)
Referrals to CGL Team
National Safeguarding Adult Week - Agenda
Liverpool
Liverpool LSCP Training oppurtunities
Follow this link to the Liverpool LSCP training system
Safeguarding Adult Review (SAR) Publication
SAR ‘Mr A’ (previously referred to as MSAR 16) Executive Summary Publication on the LSAB website
MBRRACE-UK Maternal Report
MBRRACE-UK Maternal Report 2023
Liverpool Neglect Strategy and Level of need information from the LSCP
Reducing Parental Conflict Awareness Training
Reducing Parental Conflict Awareness Training sessions for September to December 2023.
Women's Health Training Course
A Women’s Health, 8 week accredited Training Course
The next course starts in October - Timetable.
Applications or enquiries in respect of the course can be sent to women
Be-Breast-Savvy Roadshow Events October 2023
https://yourspace.merseycare.nhs.uk/download_file/view/10695/4652
Domestic Abuse Strategy Consultation Launch - 2 October 2023 to 30 October 2023
The Liverpool Domestic Abuse Strategy Consultation has now been launched. Please can I ask you to complete and share the link with your networks.
liverpool.gov.uk/domesticabusestrategy
LSCP Multi-Agency Training Digital Update October 2023
LSCP Multi-Agency Training Digital Update October 2023 SWAY
CCC Training Dates
https://yourspace.merseycare.nhs.uk/download_file/view/10697/4652
Ng. T1: Understanding Child Neglect Briefing Session
These sessions will be run virtually.
The dates are:
21 November 2023 10am to 12pm
12 December 2023 10am to 12pm
9 January 2024 10am to 12pm
Bookings can be made via the LSCP Training 'Events' web page: LSCP Booking Link
Sefton
Sefton LSCP Training oppurtunities
7 Minute Briefing Support Services for Patients Addicted to Prescription Medicines
7 Minute Briefing DHR 'Charles'
New Sefton Domestic Abuse Service Virtual Briefing Sessions
In order to support multi-agency communication regarding Sefton Domestic Abuse Services (SDAS), there will be 1 hour virtual sessions over forthcoming weeks, for any partner agency staff member to attend, to share further information on SDAS and to enable questions. There is no booking process – anyone can drop into the open virtual sessions by following the relevant Microsoft Teams link below.
Monday 30 October at 11am
Click here to join the meeting
Meeting ID: 390 500 557 995Passcode: MMaPke
Wednesday 1 November at 11am
Click here to join the meeting
Meeting ID: 346 627 114 224Passcode: pxWg5Q
Thursday 2 November at 10am
Click here to join the meeting
Meeting ID: 370 956 500 021Passcode: rs4PJ6
Wednesday 8 November at 10am
Click here to join the meeting
Meeting ID: 364 271 208 003Passcode: XAv4UL
Hate Crime Awareness sessions
The sessions are free to anyone working or volunteering within Sefton.
These sessions will cover:
- Increase awareness of Hate Crime and Hate Incidents
- Encourage increased reporting of Hate Crimes and Hate Incidents
- Increased awareness of the role of Merseyside Police, Crown Prosecution Service, Police and Crime Commissioner, Sefton Hate Crime JAG and other agencies
- Awareness of what action we can all take to report and prevent Hate Crime
Session date/times:
- 14 November 2023 from 1pm to 3pm via Teams
- 16 January 2024 from 1pm to 3pm via Teams
- 12 March 2024 from 9:30am to 1pm at Ainsdale Learning Centre
Please share across your networks.To book please email: SSAB
Sefton Families Practice Hub
One Minute Guide on Clare’s Law Disclosure
St Helens
St Helens LSCP Training oppurtunities
Follow the link to the St Helens LSCP
Bonding Before Birth - Useful Information
https://parentinfantfoundation.org.uk/our-work/imhaw/
St Helens Service Directories
In order to support practitioners working with families across the continuum of need, the Family Hubs have developed a service directory which provides a list of agencies, a summary of their service offer, and relevant contact details. The below link will take you to the service directory and can be pinned to your search bar:
https://sthelensfamilyhub.sthelens.gov.uk/article/8247/Directory
If as an agency you offer a service to families and you feel that it should be added to this directory you can find further information on the steps to be undertaken via the below link:
https://sthelensfamilyhub.sthelens.gov.uk/article/7436/Family-Hub-Service-Directory
To visit the new Family Hub website, visit: https://sthelensfamilyhub.sthelens.gov.uk/
Emotional Wellbeing Support Offer:
Alongside the Family Hub Service Directory the below link takes you to the Thrive directory which outlines the Emotional Wellbeing Support Offer for St Helens Children and Young People. This directory provides a list of agencies, a summary of their service offer, and relevant contact details.
PowerPoint Presentation (emlfiles4.com)
Resources from St Helens Safeguarding Partnership around Neglect of Children and Young People
Learning Briefing - Rapid Review of Child O
St Helens Briefing Assurance Tool
Warrington
Warrington LSCP Training oppurtunities
Follow the link to the Warrington LSCP Training System
WSP/WSAB News
Professional Curiosity 7 minute Briefing
Warrington Upcoming Training and Events
Warrington Training Hub - training and events newsletter
WhatsApp Group Alert
Please be aware that a police alert has been received from one of the local schools in Warrington. There is a WhatsApp Group currently circulating called “Add Everyone You Know”. This is encouraging young people to add all of their phone contacts to this group, and sexual images have been shared within this group, please share this information with your colleagues.
Domestic Abuse: For Baby’s Sake
In response to themes considered in the Panel’s Briefing and webinar about domestic abuse, here are links to two short films (‘For Baby’s Sake’ and ‘Is my behaviour abusive?’) illustrating a whole family response to domestic abuse. In both films, parents share their stories
Parental Relationships Spectrum: a tool for professionals and families to help distinguish between relationship conflict and domestic abuse:
Warrington Safeguarding Partnership Continuum of need Guidance
Multi agency contribution for Systemic Parenting Assessment
A new template is being used to capture the views of different agencies with families and children you work with open to Children’s Social Care.This is for when the parents are having a Parenting Assessment completed by the Social worker, this could be at Child Protection, Pre-Proceedings or Care Proceedings level and on the odd occasions when there are complex needs when the children are on Child In Need Plans.
Warrington Safeguarding Partnership Development Day 12 January 2024 and 25 January 2024
Warrington Parent and Carer Network WARRPAC
The Annual Working Together Conference report and Summer newsletter
Warrington current Children in Care and Safeguarding & QA Service structure charts
CIC and Care Leavers Structure
Safeguarding and Quality Assurance Service
Cheshire Police Counter Corruption Prevention
Please see the Cheshire Police Counter Corruption Prevention leaflet with the signs and signals of Abuse of Position of Trust for a Sexual Purpose (APSP), as well as the reporting methods for reporting any concerns.
Bullying Prevention and Resources
According to the American Academy of Pediatrics, children with special needs such as cerebral palsy, are twice as likely to be a target of bullying when compared to typical kids. Its imperative parents educate themselves on the warning signs of bullying to protect their children.
To help support these families, we’ve created a resource that can help parents understand bullying and how to prevent it. Would you help us spread awareness by linking to our page in my signature on your website here: Bullying Resource Link
The Safeguarding Duty Hub is available for all staff across the Trust to access safeguarding advice and support in practice. The Safeguarding Duty Hub offers the provision of specialist safeguarding and children and adult practitioners and it is available from 9am to 5pm Monday-Friday through a single point of access Trust wide.
To discuss any safeguarding matters please contact a central hub of specialist safeguarding practitioners.
Safeguarding Duty Hub Telephone: 0151 351 8484 or email: safeguardingduty
The Safeguarding Duty Hub POSTER can be printed and displayed on notice boards within operational teams.
IT Systems
Rio for safeguarding
If you are not already aware of these changes, please see below documents for further information.
If you have any queries in the interim, please email: Safeguarding
What to do flow charts
Trust Wide Safeguarding News
Trust Wide Safeguarding Training
Please click to view the Trust wide safeguarding training brochure
*Please note any external training booked via the Safeguarding Children Partnership may be subject to charges for non-attendance. Please see guidance for further information*
The new updated policies are now live and uploaded to intranet.
NSPCC Learning homepage - safeguarding training and resources
Supporting children a self-harm and suicide for parents
PAPYRUS created this Self-Harm and suicide support guide for parents following discussions with parents who have experience of supporting a young person struggling with their mental health.
It aims to provide information and guidance to help parents cope with a young person who is struggling with thoughts of suicide, to reassure them they are not alone. It is available in both English and Welsh, link below.
Prevent Awareness Week
Liverpool City Council PREVENT Team are having a PREVENT Awareness week commencing 16 October 2023.
I have attached some posters; Prevent Week and Prevent Week Ideas. Would you please help promote this week by displaying these on your noticeboards or screens.
Children and Young People's Continuing Care
Please see the attached link for information on how to book a place on the Children and Young People's Continuing Care training sessions from January to April 2024.
The Queen's Nurse Award
Congratualtions to Hannah Molyneux, Safeguarding Adults Specialist Nurse, who has been in her application to become a Queen's Nurse
The title of Queen’s Nurse is available to individual nurses who have demonstrated a high level of commitment to patient care and nursing practice. Hannah was awarded the title for her contribution towards delivering and leading outstanding care in community nursing with a focus on her current role as a Safeguarding Adults Nurse .
Hannah has been invited to attend a celebration of community nursing at the Queen's Nursing Institute Annual Awards in London on 8th December where she will be presented with her Queen’s Nurse badge and certificate.
Mersey Care Safeguarding Links
Across the organisation previously known as Safeguarding Champions or Ambassadors, practitioners have been actively promoting and supporting the safeguarding adult and children’s agenda. As a service we appreciate the time, effort and expertise that everyone involved with this have offered and in recognition of that, we are currently in the process of strengthening the role and support offered to practitioners who undertake this.
We feel that with services coming together it is also time to relaunch the role of the Champions / Ambassadors and bring everyone together under one new name – Safeguarding Links.
More information can be found on the intranet under Safeguarding Links
Please join us for a virtual Q& A to find out more about this. Safeguarding Links - Supervision / Update
All teams should have an identified safeguarding Link - This poster should be should be printed and displayed by all teams in clinical and non clinical areas.
Links Away Day- Hold the Date- 31 October 2023- 09:30 to 12:30 Hold the Date
The NHS Safeguarding alert protocol for missing vulnerable children and adults has been revised:
Safeguarding Lunch and Learn Sessions
There will be 1 hour sessions led by a named nurse/professional. They will provide an opportunity for emerging themes, reviews, learning and concerns to be discussed and highlighted. They provide additional information/learning not included in either mandatory or modular sessions.
They will be held on the following dates and will include the themes listed below.
To reserve a place please email stating your preference/s to: Safeguarding
Writing for Wellbeing Sessions 16 November 2023
Please see the attached link promoting Writing for Wellbeing Sessions on 16 November 2023 at Liverpool's World Museum during Baby Week.
Think Family
Wednesday 29 November 2023 from 12pm to 1pm
Financial Abuse of Adults
Wednesday 31 January 2024 from 12pm to 1pm
Information Sharing and Multi-agency working- adults
Wednesday 27 March 2024 from 12pm to 1pm
Rapid Read to Support Change to Online Access to GP Records
Please see the attached brief to support practitioners understand and manage the changes regarding access to online records. Please share widely across your health networks. 7-minute briefing: Accelerated Citizens Access to GP Data.
Drop in session dates-safeguarding children supervision for inpatient staff
Timetable of supervision sessions
Merseyside Fire & Rescue Service important safety message- Lithium Ion batteries
Cheshire Fire - useful information ADF
The Liverpool Safeguarding Team have been contacted by the Crisis CAMHS Team to express concerns around children accessing a app called Quora. This is reported to be a site that gives tips, and encouragement to children in taking their own life.
Continuum of Need
Please see below QR code which takes you directly to the continuum of need page/document on WSP website. Can you share across your teams.
Free new MPACT GAMBLING HARMS PROGRAMME for families
A new 10-week program, especially designed for families and children (8+years) who are effected by gambling related harm has been launched. The programme is fully funded and will run from September - November 2023. For more infromation please contact http://Liza.Mcgee@forwardtrust.org.uk
The Big Ambition
The Big Ambition survey is for all children and young people aged 6, up to 18. Alongside this, parents and other adults can complete the survey on behalf of children and young people aged 0, up to 5, to ensure we also hear from early years settings.
It is critical that the voice of children comes from all backgrounds, all settings, and every part of the country to policy makers – to make sure their needs are heard.
The survey can be completed here: www.childrenscommissioner.gov.uk/thebigambition
Through this link there is an easy read version and different questions based on the age of the child or young person. 'The Big Ambition' webpage includes resources and overviews of the survey.
NWG Mind Your Language - Exploitation and Victim Blaming
This very popular webinar will be of particular interest to those working directly or overseeing those who work with children, young people and families. Including operational and strategic staff, adult and children’s social care, Police, youth workers and housing.Sign up today, this event will sell out! 2 November 2023.
Locality Safeguarding News
Halton
Halton Safeguarding Adults Board is offering a number of training opportunities regarding subjects such as Safeguarding Adults responsibilities and Mental Capacity Act. All dates and information can be found on the eventbrite page for Halton SAB
Halton Safeguarding Adults Partnership Updates
Safeguarding Adults Partnership Newsletter
Partners Project evaluation report
Halton Resolve
Resolve is an emotional health & wellbeing service for children, young people & families to reduce the impact of domestic abuse on individuals, families & community Please see the Halton Resolve offer.
Halton Safeguarding Children's Partnership website
County Lines Awareness Session 25 October 2023
Child Sexual Abuse Lunch & Learn Session January to March 2024
Neurodevelopmental Conditions Professional's Awareness sessions 6th December 2023
Safeguarding Alert
https://yourspace.merseycare.nhs.uk/download_file/view/10693/4652
Knowsley
Knowsley LSCP Training oppurtunities
Follow this link to the Knowsley LSCP Training System
Knowsley Safeguarding Children Partnership Training Opportunities 2023-2024
National Patient Safety Alert - Potent synthetic opioids implicated in heroin overdoses and deaths
A Knowsley inbox has been set-up to improve the notification of drug alerts as part of Local Drug Information System (LDIS)
Referrals to CGL Team
National Safeguarding Adult Week - Agenda
Liverpool
Liverpool LSCP Training oppurtunities
Follow this link to the Liverpool LSCP training system
Safeguarding Adult Review (SAR) Publication
SAR ‘Mr A’ (previously referred to as MSAR 16) Executive Summary Publication on the LSAB website
Liverpool Neglect Strategy and Level of need information from the LSCP
Reducing Parental Conflict Awareness Training
Reducing Parental Conflict Awareness Training sessions for September to December 2023.
Women's Health Training Course
A Women’s Health, 8 week accredited Training Course
The next course starts in October - Timetable.
Applications or enquiries in respect of the course can be sent to women
Safeguarding adults lunch and learn sessions from ADASS and LGA
Rice Lane City Farm
Early Help Practice Week
Early Help Practice week will be taking place week 9 October 2023 to 13 October 2023. The theme this year is Strengthening Partnerships - Working Together to Support Families.
For booking instructions for the lunchtime learning sessions see the attached Early Help Practice Week Flyer.
We will be showcasing examples of good practice and providing opportunities to meet with colleagues from a wide variety of agencies - sharing ideas and resources at our popular agency ‘marketplace’.
Roadshow Events October 2023
https://yourspace.merseycare.nhs.uk/download_file/view/10695/4652
Domestic Abuse Strategy Consultation Launch - 2nd October 2023 to 30th October 2023
The Liverpool Domestic Abuse Strategy Consultation has now been launched. Please can I ask you to complete and share the link with your networks.
liverpool.gov.uk/domesticabusestrategy
LSCP Multi-Agency Training Digital Update October 2023
LSCP Multi-Agency Training Digital Update October 2023 SWAY
Men's Group
Men's group to be hosted at Garston Childrens Centre on Monday 9 October 2023 and Monday 23 October 2023 from 1pm to 2pm
Claire's Law disclosure Guidance
CCC Training Dates
https://yourspace.merseycare.nhs.uk/download_file/view/10697/4652
Torus Foundation Health and Wellbeing
David Milburn David
Referral From for External Partners, Avago, Advertising Sponsorship, Radio Station Brochure, Schools Colleges, Young Persons Youth Bank Letter, QR Code for Youth Bank Application Form.
Sefton
Sefton LSCP Training oppurtunities
7 Minute Briefing Support Services for Patients Addicted to Prescription Medicines
7 Minute Briefing DHR 'Charles'
Hate Crime Awareness sessions
The sessions are free to anyone working or volunteering within Sefton.
These sessions will cover:
- Increase awareness of Hate Crime and Hate Incidents
- Encourage increased reporting of Hate Crimes and Hate Incidents
- Increased awareness of the role of Merseyside Police, Crown Prosecution Service, Police and Crime Commissioner, Sefton Hate Crime JAG and other agencies
- Awareness of what action we can all take to report and prevent Hate Crime
Session date/times:
- 14 November 2023 from 1pm to 3pm via Teams
- 16 January 2024 from 1pm to 3pm via Teams
- 12 March 2024 from 9:30am to 1pm at Ainsdale Learning Centre
Please share across your networks.To book please email: SSAB
Sefton Families Practice Hub
One Minute Guide on Clare’s Law Disclosure
St Helens
St Helens LSCP Training oppurtunities
Follow the link to the St Helens LSCP
Bonding Before Birth - Useful Information
https://parentinfantfoundation.org.uk/our-work/imhaw/
St Helens Service Directories
In order to support practitioners working with families across the continuum of need, the Family Hubs have developed a service directory which provides a list of agencies, a summary of their service offer, and relevant contact details. The below link will take you to the service directory and can be pinned to your search bar:
https://sthelensfamilyhub.sthelens.gov.uk/article/8247/Directory
If as an agency you offer a service to families and you feel that it should be added to this directory you can find further information on the steps to be undertaken via the below link:
https://sthelensfamilyhub.sthelens.gov.uk/article/7436/Family-Hub-Service-Directory
To visit the new Family Hub website, visit: https://sthelensfamilyhub.sthelens.gov.uk/
Emotional Wellbeing Support Offer:
Alongside the Family Hub Service Directory the below link takes you to the Thrive directory which outlines the Emotional Wellbeing Support Offer for St Helens Children and Young People. This directory provides a list of agencies, a summary of their service offer, and relevant contact details.
PowerPoint Presentation (emlfiles4.com)
Warrington
Warrington LSCP Training oppurtunities
Follow the link to the Liverpool LSCP training system
WSP/WSAB News
Warrington Safeguarding Partnership & Warrington Safeguarding Adults Board Newsletter
Professional Curiosity 7 minute Briefing
National Safeguarding Children Panel Resources
Domestic abuse: For Baby’s Sake
In response to themes considered in the Panel’s Briefing and webinar about domestic abuse, here are links to two short films (‘For Baby’s Sake’ and ‘Is my behaviour abusive?’) illustrating a whole family response to domestic abuse. In both films, parents share their stories
Parental Relationships Spectrum: a tool for professionals and families to help distinguish between relationship conflict and domestic abuse:
Warrington Safeguarding Partnership Continuum of need Guidance
Multi agency contribution for Systemic Parenting Assessment
A new template is being used to capture the views of different agencies with families and children you work with open to Children’s Social Care.This is for when the parents are having a Parenting Assessment completed by the Social worker, this could be at Child Protection, Pre-Proceedings or Care Proceedings level and on the odd occasions when there are complex needs when the children are on Child In Need Plans.
Warrington Safeguarding Partnership Development Day 12 January 2023 and 25 January 2023
Warrington Parent and Carer Network WARRPAC
The Annual Working Together Conference report and Summer newsletter
Warrington current Children in Care and Safeguarding & QA Service structure charts
CIC and Care Leavers Structure
Safeguarding and Quality Assurance Service
Cheshire Police Counter Corruption Prevention
Please see the Cheshire Police Counter Corruption Prevention leaflet with the signs and signals of Abuse of Position of Trust for a Sexual Purpose (APSP), as well as the reporting methods for reporting any concerns.
Non-Fatal Strangulation and Suffocation Conference
In partnership with the Institute For Addressing Strangulation, Cheshire Constabulary are hosting a Non-Fatal Strangulation and Suffocation Conference for key stakeholders and decision makers within local partnerships and organisations.
This conference will be held on Monday 23 October 2023 at the Cheshire Constabulary Headquarters, Clemonds Hey, Oakmere Road, Winsford, CW72UA. This will be an all-day event. Please reserve the date in your diary. More information to follow.
Footsteps 2000 Ltd
Trustee of Footsteps 2000 regarding the closure of Warrington Services. Warrington Closure Letter
Warrington Safeguarding Partnership Face-to-Face Meetings
Warrington Safeguarding Partnership have found that children social care colleagues are receiving an increasing number of requests from practitioners across their partnership to attend meetings online instead of face to face. The strategic group of Warrington Safeguarding Partnership wants to reaffirm their joint commitment across all partners that where a meeting has been arranged to be face-to-face, it goes ahead as face-to-face. Children’s social care colleagues will not agree an exemption to this standard, this is something that can only be approved by your organisation’s strategic safeguarding representative, and face-to-face attendance at meetings will continue to be monitored by the quality assurance sub-group of the safeguarding partnership, and routinely reported to the strategic group.
The Safeguarding Duty Hub is available for all staff across the Trust to access safeguarding advice and support in practice. The Safeguarding Duty Hub offers the provision of specialist safeguarding and children and adult practitioners and it is available from 9am to 5pm Monday-Friday through a single point of access Trust wide.
To discuss any safeguarding matters please contact a central hub of specialist safeguarding practitioners.
Safeguarding Duty Hub Telephone: 0151 351 8484 or email: safeguardingduty
The Safeguarding Duty Hub POSTER can be printed and displayed on notice boards within operational teams.
IT Systems
Rio for safeguarding
If you are not already aware of these changes, please see below documents for further information.
If you have any queries in the interim, please email: Safeguarding
What to do flow charts
Trust Wide Safeguarding News
Trust Wide Safeguarding Training
Please click to view the Trust wide safeguarding training brochure
*Please note any external training booked via the Safeguarding Children Partnership may be subject to charges for non-attendance. Please see guidance for further information*
The new updated policies are now live and uploaded to intranet.
NSPCC Learning homepage - safeguarding training and resources
Supporting children a self-harm and suicide for parents
PAPYRUS created this Self-Harm and suicide support guide for parents following discussions with parents who have experience of supporting a young person struggling with their mental health.
It aims to provide information and guidance to help parents cope with a young person who is struggling with thoughts of suicide, to reassure them they are not alone. It is available in both English and Welsh, link below.
Mersey Care Safeguarding Links
Across the organisation previously known as Safeguarding Champions or Ambassadors, practitioners have been actively promoting and supporting the safeguarding adult and children’s agenda. As a service we appreciate the time, effort and expertise that everyone involved with this have offered and in recognition of that, we are currently in the process of strengthening the role and support offered to practitioners who undertake this.
We feel that with services coming together it is also time to relaunch the role of the Champions / Ambassadors and bring everyone together under one new name – Safeguarding Links.
More information can be found on the intranet under Safeguarding Links
Please join us for a virtual Q& A to find out more about this. Safeguarding Links - Supervision / Update
All teams should have an identified safeguarding Link - This poster should be should be printed and displayed by all teams in clinical and non clinical areas.
Links Away Day- Hold the Date- 31 October 2023- 09:30 to 12:30 Hold the Date
The NHS Safeguarding alert protocol for missing vulnerable children and adults has been revised:
Safeguarding Lunch and Learn Sessions
There will be 1 hour sessions led by a named nurse/professional. They will provide an opportunity for emerging themes, reviews, learning and concerns to be discussed and highlighted. They provide additional information/learning not included in either mandatory or modular sessions.
They will be held on the following dates and will include the themes listed below.
To reserve a place please email stating your preference/s to: Safeguarding
Think Family
Wednesday 29 November 2023 from 12pm to 1pm
Financial Abuse of Adults
Wednesday 31 January 2024 from 12pm to 1pm
Information Sharing and Multi-agency working- adults
Wednesday 27 March 2024 from 12pm to 1pm
Drop in session dates-safeguarding children supervision for inpatient staff
Timetable of supervision sessions
Merseyside Fire & Rescue Service important safety message- Lithium Ion batteries
Working together to tackle 'honour'-based abuse in Cheshire
Savera UK – a charity that provides support for those experiencing ‘honour’-based abuse (HBA) and harmful practices – to raise awareness of these abhorrent crimes and support victims. Survey available until 12pm on Friday 29 September 2023 - Smartsurvey
Cheshire Fire - useful information ADF
The Liverpool Safeguarding Team have been contacted by the Crisis CAMHS Team to express concerns around children accessing a app called Quora. This is reported to be a site that gives tips, and encouragement to children in taking their own life.
Free new MPACT GAMBLING HARMS PROGRAMME for families
A new 10-week program, especially designed for families and children (8+years) who are effected by gambling related harm has been launched. The programme is fully funded and will run from September - November 2023. For more infromation please contact http://Liza.Mcgee@forwardtrust.org.uk
The Big Ambition
The Big Ambition survey is for all children and young people aged 6, up to 18. Alongside this, parents and other adults can complete the survey on behalf of children and young people aged 0, up to 5, to ensure we also hear from early years settings.
It is critical that the voice of children comes from all backgrounds, all settings, and every part of the country to policy makers – to make sure their needs are heard.
The survey can be completed here: www.childrenscommissioner.gov.uk/thebigambition
Through this link there is an easy read version and different questions based on the age of the child or young person. 'The Big Ambition' webpage includes resources and overviews of the survey.
NWG Mind Your Language - Exploitation and Victim Blaming
This very popular webinar will be of particular interest to those working directly or overseeing those who work with children, young people and families. Including operational and strategic staff, adult and children’s social care, Police, youth workers and housing.Sign up today, this event will sell out! 2 November 2023.
Collaborative Learning & Practice Improvement Event - NEW DATE
Due to venue availability, this event will now take place on Monday 9th October 2023 at Willowbrook The Living Well, WA10 3RN – the save the date will be updated to reflect this.
The event will be run in two sessions (9AM till 12.30PM or 1-4.30PM). Please note attendance is only required at am OR pm session.
Event Information
The session will provide you with an overview of the quality assurance work and rapid reviews undertaken in the last 6 months. Together we will look at ideas on building on our strengths as a partnership and finding effective ways to support families and deliver our services together.The session will combine presentations, discussions and sharing of practice.
Booking a Place
You are required to pre-book a space for this event. Please use the following link to book onto a session - Events (sthelenssafeguarding.org.uk)
Locality Safeguarding News
Halton
Halton Safeguarding Adults Board is offering a number of training opportunities regarding subjects such as Safeguarding Adults responsibilities and Mental Capacity Act. All dates and information can be found on the eventbrite page for Halton SAB
Halton Safeguarding Adults Partnership Updates
Safeguarding Adults Partnership Newsletter
Partners Project evaluation report
Halton Resolve
Resolve is an emotional health & wellbeing service for children, young people & families to reduce the impact of domestic abuse on individuals, families & community Please see the Halton Resolve offer.
Halton Safeguarding Children's Partnership website
County Lines Awareness Session
Child Sexual Abuse Lunch & Learn Session
Neurodevelopmental Conditions Professional's Awareness sessions
Safeguarding Alert
https://yourspace.merseycare.nhs.uk/download_file/view/10693/4652
Knowsley
Knowsley LSCP Training oppurtunities
Follow this link to the Knowsley LSCP Training System
Knowsley Safeguarding Children Partnership Training Opportunities 2023-2024
National Patient Safety Alert - Potent synthetic opioids implicated in heroin overdoses and deaths
A Knowsley inbox has been set-up to improve the notification of drug alerts as part of Local Drug Information System (LDIS)
Referrals to CGL Team
National Safeguarding Adult Week - Agenda
Liverpool
Liverpool LSCP Training oppurtunities
Follow this link to the Liverpool LSCP training system
Safeguarding Adult Review (SAR) Publication
SAR ‘Mr A’ (previously referred to as MSAR 16) Executive Summary Publication on the LSAB website
Liverpool Neglect Strategy and Level of need information from the LSCP
Reducing Parental Conflict Awareness Training
Reducing Parental Conflict Awareness Training sessions for September to December 2023.
Women's Health Training Course
A Women’s Health, 8 week accredited Training Course
The next course starts in October - Timetable.
Applications or enquiries in respect of the course can be sent to women
Safeguarding adults lunch and learn sessions from ADASS and LGA
Rice Lane City Farm
Early Help Practice Week
Early Help Practice week will be taking place week 9 October 2023 to 13 October 2023. The theme this year is Strengthening Partnerships - Working Together to Support Families.
Information including booking instructions for the lunchtime learning sessions will be released shortly
This year our free face-to-face Early Help Practice Event will focus on building relationships and strengthening partnerships between agencies.
We will be showcasing examples of good practice and providing opportunities to meet with colleagues from a wide variety of agencies - sharing ideas and resources at our popular agency ‘marketplace’.
Roadshow events October 2023
https://yourspace.merseycare.nhs.uk/download_file/view/10695/4652
Domestic Abuse Strategy Consultation Launch - 2nd October 2023 to 30th October 2023
The Liverpool Domestic Abuse Strategy Consultation has now been launched. Please can I ask you to complete and share the link with your networks.
liverpool.gov.uk/domesticabusestrategy
Men's Group
Men's group to be hosted at Garston Childrens Centre on Monday 9 October 2023 and Monday 23 October 2023 from 1pm to 2pm
Claire's Law disclosure Guidance
CCC Training Dates
https://yourspace.merseycare.nhs.uk/download_file/view/10697/4652
Sefton
Sefton LSCP Training oppurtunities
7 Minute Briefing Support Services for Patients Addicted to Prescription Medicines
7 Minute Briefing DHR 'Charles'
SWACA sponsored theatre in Liverpol
SWACA will be (non-financially) sponsoring a new Play in Liverpool called ‘The Game of Love‘ running between the 28 September 2023 and 30 September 2023, at the Casa Theatre in Liverpool.
The play "The Game of Love" will cover various topics relating to domestic / child abuse. More information can be found on the booking site.
Hate Crime Awareness sessions
The sessions are free to anyone working or volunteering within Sefton.
These sessions will cover:
- Increase awareness of Hate Crime and Hate Incidents
- Encourage increased reporting of Hate Crimes and Hate Incidents
- Increased awareness of the role of Merseyside Police, Crown Prosecution Service, Police and Crime Commissioner, Sefton Hate Crime JAG and other agencies
- Awareness of what action we can all take to report and prevent Hate Crime
Session date/times:
- 14 November 2023 from 1pm to 3pm via Teams
- 16 January 2024 from 1pm to 3pm via Teams
- 12 March 2024 from 9:30am to 1pm at Ainsdale Learning Centre
Please share across your networks.To book please email: SSAB
Sefton Families Practice Hub
One Minute Guide on Clare’s Law Disclosure
St Helens
St Helens LSCP Training oppurtunities
Follow the link to the St Helens LSCP
Bonding Before Birth - Useful Information
https://parentinfantfoundation.org.uk/our-work/imhaw/
Warrington
Warrington LSCP Training oppurtunities
Follow the link to the Liverpool LSCP training system
WSP/WSAB News
Warrington Safeguarding Partnership & Warrington Safeguarding Adults Board Newsletter
Professional Curiosity 7 minute Briefing
National Safeguarding Children Panel Resources
Domestic abuse: For Baby’s Sake
In response to themes considered in the Panel’s Briefing and webinar about domestic abuse, here are links to two short films (‘For Baby’s Sake’ and ‘Is my behaviour abusive?’) illustrating a whole family response to domestic abuse. In both films, parents share their stories
Parental Relationships Spectrum: a tool for professionals and families to help distinguish between relationship conflict and domestic abuse:
Warrington Safeguarding Partnership Continuum of need Guidance
Warrington Safeguarding Adults Board
The third annual ICON week (25 to 29 September 2023) is here to raise awareness of infant crying and how to cope to support parents/carers and prevent serious injury, illness and even death of young babies as a result of abusive head trauma that happens when someone shakes a baby.
This year’s ICON Week is once again focussing on sharing ideas and best practices. Many webinars are taking place throughout the week and are open to everyone. For more information and joining instructions, please visit Warrington Safeguarding Partnerships - ICON Week 2023
Multi agency contribution for Systemic Parenting Assessment
A new template is being used to capture the views of different agencies with families and children you work with open to Children’s Social Care.This is for when the parents are having a Parenting Assessment completed by the Social worker, this could be at Child Protection, Pre-Proceedings or Care Proceedings level and on the odd occasions when there are complex needs when the children are on Child In Need Plans.
Warrington Parent and Carer Network WARRPAC
The Annual Working Together Conference report and Summer newsletter
Warrington current Children in Care and Safeguarding & QA Service structure charts
CIC and Care Leavers Structure
Safeguarding and Quality Assurance Service
Cheshire Police Counter Corruption Prevention
Please see the Cheshire Police Counter Corruption Prevention leaflet with the signs and signals of Abuse of Position of Trust for a Sexual Purpose (APSP), as well as the reporting methods for reporting any concerns.
Non-Fatal Strangulation and Suffocation Conference
In partnership with the Institute For Addressing Strangulation, Cheshire Constabulary are hosting a Non-Fatal Strangulation and Suffocation Conference for key stakeholders and decision makers within local partnerships and organisations.
This conference will be held on Monday 23 October 2023 at the Cheshire Constabulary Headquarters, Clemonds Hey, Oakmere Road, Winsford, CW72UA. This will be an all-day event. Please reserve the date in your diary. More information to follow.
Footsteps 2000 Ltd
Trustee of Footsteps 2000 regarding the closure of Warrington Services. Warrington Closure Letter
Development Day
https://yourspace.merseycare.nhs.uk/download_file/view/10694/4652
The Safeguarding Duty Hub is available for all staff across the Trust to access safeguarding advice and support in practice. The Safeguarding Duty Hub offers the provision of specialist safeguarding and children and adult practitioners and it is available from 9am to 5pm Monday-Friday through a single point of access Trust wide.
To discuss any safeguarding matters please contact a central hub of specialist safeguarding practitioners.
Safeguarding Duty Hub Telephone: 0151 351 8484 or email: safeguardingduty
The Safeguarding Duty Hub POSTER can be printed and displayed on notice boards within operational teams.
IT Systems
Rio for safeguarding
If you are not already aware of these changes, please see below documents for further information.
If you have any queries in the interim, please email: Safeguarding
What to do flow charts
Trust Wide Safeguarding News
Trust Wide Safeguarding Training
Please click to view the Trust wide safeguarding training brochure
*Please note any external training booked via the Safeguarding Children Partnership may be subject to charges for non-attendance. Please see guidance for further information*
The new updated policies are now live and uploaded to intranet.
NSPCC Learning homepage - safeguarding training and resources
Supporting children a self-harm and suicide for parents
PAPYRUS created this Self-Harm and suicide support guide for parents following discussions with parents who have experience of supporting a young person struggling with their mental health.
It aims to provide information and guidance to help parents cope with a young person who is struggling with thoughts of suicide, to reassure them they are not alone. It is available in both English and Welsh, link below.
Mersey Care Safeguarding Links
Across the organisation previously known as Safeguarding Champions or Ambassadors, practitioners have been actively promoting and supporting the safeguarding adult and children’s agenda. As a service we appreciate the time, effort and expertise that everyone involved with this have offered and in recognition of that, we are currently in the process of strengthening the role and support offered to practitioners who undertake this.
We feel that with services coming together it is also time to relaunch the role of the Champions / Ambassadors and bring everyone together under one new name – Safeguarding Links.
More information can be found on the intranet under Safeguarding Links
Please join us for a virtual Q& A to find out more about this. Safeguarding Links - Supervision / Update
All teams should have an identified safeguarding Link - This poster should be should be printed and displayed by all teams in clinical and non clinical areas.
Links Away Day- Hold the Date- 31 October 2023- 09:30 to 12:30 Hold the Date
The NHS Safeguarding alert protocol for missing vulnerable children and adults has been revised:
Safeguarding Lunch and Learn Sessions
There will be 1 hour sessions led by a named nurse/professional. They will provide an opportunity for emerging themes, reviews, learning and concerns to be discussed and highlighted. They provide additional information/learning not included in either mandatory or modular sessions.
They will be held on the following dates and will include the themes listed below.
To reserve a place please email stating your preference/s to: Safeguarding
Think Family
Wednesday 29 November 2023 from 12pm to 1pm
Financial Abuse of Adults
Wednesday 31 January 2024 from 12pm to 1pm
Information Sharing and Multi-agency working- adults
Wednesday 27 March 2024 from 12pm to 1pm
Drop in session dates-safeguarding children supervision for inpatient staff
Timetable of supervision sessions
Merseyside Fire & Rescue Service important safety message- Lithium Ion batteries
Working together to tackle 'honour'-based abuse in Cheshire
Savera UK – a charity that provides support for those experiencing ‘honour’-based abuse (HBA) and harmful practices – to raise awareness of these abhorrent crimes and support victims. Survey available until 12pm on Friday 29 September 2023 - Smartsurvey
Cheshire Fire - useful information ADF
The Liverpool Safeguarding Team have been contacted by the Crisis CAMHS Team to express concerns around children accessing a app called Quora. This is reported to be a site that gives tips, and encouragement to children in taking their own life.
Free new MPACT GAMBLING HARMS PROGRAMME for families
A new 10-week program, especially designed for families and children (8+years) who are effected by gambling related harm has been launched. The programme is fully funded and will run from September - November 2023. For more infromation please contact http://Liza.Mcgee@forwardtrust.org.uk
The Big Ambition
The Big Ambition survey is for all children and young people aged 6, up to 18. Alongside this, parents and other adults can complete the survey on behalf of children and young people aged 0, up to 5, to ensure we also hear from early years settings.
It is critical that the voice of children comes from all backgrounds, all settings, and every part of the country to policy makers – to make sure their needs are heard.
The survey can be completed here: www.childrenscommissioner.gov.uk/thebigambition
Through this link there is an easy read version and different questions based on the age of the child or young person. 'The Big Ambition' webpage includes resources and overviews of the survey.
Locality Safeguarding News
Halton
Halton Safeguarding Adults Board is offering a number of training opportunities regarding subjects such as Safeguarding Adults responsibilities and Mental Capacity Act. All dates and information can be found on the eventbrite page for Halton SAB
Halton Safeguarding Adults Partnership Updates
Safeguarding Adults Partnership Newsletter
Partners Project evaluation report
Halton Resolve
Resolve is an emotional health & wellbeing service for children, young people & families to reduce the impact of domestic abuse on individuals, families & community Please see the Halton Resolve offer.
Halton Safeguarding Children's Partnership website
County Lines Awareness Session
Child Sexual Abuse Lunch & Learn Session
Neurodevelopmental Conditions Professional's Awareness sessions
Knowsley
Knowsley LSCP Training oppurtunities
Follow this link to the Knowsley LSCP Training System
Knowsley Safeguarding Children Partnership Training Opportunities 2023-2024
National Patient Safety Alert - Potent synthetic opioids implicated in heroin overdoses and deaths
A Knowsley inbox has been set-up to improve the notification of drug alerts as part of Local Drug Information System (LDIS)
Referrals to CGL Team
National Safeguarding Adult Week - Agenda
Liverpool
Liverpool LSCP Training oppurtunities
Follow this link to the Liverpool LSCP training system
Safeguarding Adult Review (SAR) Publication
SAR ‘Mr A’ (previously referred to as MSAR 16) Executive Summary Publication on the LSAB website
Liverpool Neglect Strategy and Level of need information from the LSCP
Reducing Parental Conflict Awareness Training
Reducing Parental Conflict Awareness Training sessions for September to December 2023.
Women's Health Training Course
A Women’s Health, 8 week accredited Training Course
The next course starts in October - Timetable.
Applications or enquiries in respect of the course can be sent to women
Safeguarding adults lunch and learn sessions from ADASS and LGA
Rice Lane City Farm
Early Help Practice Week
Early Help Practice week will be taking place week 9 October 2023 to 13 October 2023. The theme this year is Strengthening Partnerships - Working Together to Support Families.
Information including booking instructions for the lunchtime learning sessions will be released shortly
This year our free face-to-face Early Help Practice Event will focus on building relationships and strengthening partnerships between agencies.
We will be showcasing examples of good practice and providing opportunities to meet with colleagues from a wide variety of agencies - sharing ideas and resources at our popular agency ‘marketplace’.
Men's Group
Men's group to be hosted at Garston Childrens Centre on Monday 9 October 2023 and Monday 23 October 2023 from 1pm to 2pm
Sefton
Sefton LSCP Training oppurtunities
7 Minute Briefing Support Services for Patients Addicted to Prescription Medicines
7 Minute Briefing DHR 'Charles'
SWACA sponsored theatre in Liverpol
SWACA will be (non-financially) sponsoring a new Play in Liverpool called ‘The Game of Love‘ running between the 28 September 2023 and 30 September 2023, at the Casa Theatre in Liverpool.
The play "The Game of Love" will cover various topics relating to domestic / child abuse. More information can be found on the booking site.
Hate Crime Awareness sessions
The sessions are free to anyone working or volunteering within Sefton.
These sessions will cover:
- Increase awareness of Hate Crime and Hate Incidents
- Encourage increased reporting of Hate Crimes and Hate Incidents
- Increased awareness of the role of Merseyside Police, Crown Prosecution Service, Police and Crime Commissioner, Sefton Hate Crime JAG and other agencies
- Awareness of what action we can all take to report and prevent Hate Crime
Session date/times:
- 14 November 2023 from 1pm to 3pm via Teams
- 16 January 2024 from 1pm to 3pm via Teams
- 12 March 2024 from 9:30am to 1pm at Ainsdale Learning Centre
Please share across your networks.To book please email: SSAB
Sefton Families Practice Hub
One Minute Guide on Clare’s Law Disclosure
St Helens
St Helens LSCP Training oppurtunities
Follow the link to the St Helens LSCP
Bonding Before Birth - Useful Information
https://parentinfantfoundation.org.uk/our-work/imhaw/
Warrington
Warrington LSCP Training oppurtunities
Follow the link to the Liverpool LSCP training system
WSP/WSAB News
Warrington Safeguarding Partnership & Warrington Safeguarding Adults Board Newsletter
Professional Curiosity 7 minute Briefing
National Safeguarding Children Panel Resources
Domestic abuse: For Baby’s Sake
In response to themes considered in the Panel’s Briefing and webinar about domestic abuse, here are links to two short films (‘For Baby’s Sake’ and ‘Is my behaviour abusive?’) illustrating a whole family response to domestic abuse. In both films, parents share their stories
Parental Relationships Spectrum: a tool for professionals and families to help distinguish between relationship conflict and domestic abuse:
Warrington Safeguarding Partnership Continuum of need Guidance
Warrington Safeguarding Adults Board
The third annual ICON week (25 to 29 September 2023) is here to raise awareness of infant crying and how to cope to support parents/carers and prevent serious injury, illness and even death of young babies as a result of abusive head trauma that happens when someone shakes a baby.
This year’s ICON Week is once again focussing on sharing ideas and best practices. Many webinars are taking place throughout the week and are open to everyone. For more information and joining instructions, please visit Warrington Safeguarding Partnerships - ICON Week 2023
Multi agency contribution for Systemic Parenting Assessment
A new template is being used to capture the views of different agencies with families and children you work with open to Children’s Social Care.This is for when the parents are having a Parenting Assessment completed by the Social worker, this could be at Child Protection, Pre-Proceedings or Care Proceedings level and on the odd occasions when there are complex needs when the children are on Child In Need Plans.
Warrington Parent and Carer Network WARRPAC
The Annual Working Together Conference report and Summer newsletter
Warrington current Children in Care and Safeguarding & QA Service structure charts
CIC and Care Leavers Structure
Safeguarding and Quality Assurance Service
Cheshire Police Counter Corruption Prevention
Please see the Cheshire Police Counter Corruption Prevention leaflet with the signs and signals of Abuse of Position of Trust for a Sexual Purpose (APSP), as well as the reporting methods for reporting any concerns.
Non-Fatal Strangulation and Suffocation Conference
In partnership with the Institute For Addressing Strangulation, Cheshire Constabulary are hosting a Non-Fatal Strangulation and Suffocation Conference for key stakeholders and decision makers within local partnerships and organisations.
This conference will be held on Monday 23 October 2023 at the Cheshire Constabulary Headquarters, Clemonds Hey, Oakmere Road, Winsford, CW72UA. This will be an all-day event. Please reserve the date in your diary. More information to follow.
Footsteps 2000 Ltd
Trustee of Footsteps 2000 regarding the closure of Warrington Services. Warrington Closure Letter
The Safeguarding Duty Hub is available for all staff across the Trust to access safeguarding advice and support in practice. The Safeguarding Duty Hub offers the provision of specialist safeguarding and children and adult practitioners and it is available from 9am to 5pm Monday-Friday through a single point of access Trust wide.
To discuss any safeguarding matters please contact a central hub of specialist safeguarding practitioners.
Safeguarding Duty Hub Telephone: 0151 351 8484 or email: safeguardingduty
The Safeguarding Duty Hub POSTER can be printed and displayed on notice boards within operational teams.
IT Systems
Rio for safeguarding
If you are not already aware of these changes, please see below documents for further information.
If you have any queries in the interim, please email: Safeguarding
What to do flow charts
Trust Wide Safeguarding News
Trust Wide Safeguarding Training
Please click to view the Trust wide safeguarding training brochure
*Please note any external training booked via the Safeguarding Children Partnership may be subject to charges for non-attendance. Please see guidance for further information*
The new updated policies are now live and uploaded to intranet.
NSPCC Learning homepage - safeguarding training and resources
Supporting children a self-harm and suicide for parents
PAPYRUS created this Self-Harm and suicide support guide for parents following discussions with parents who have experience of supporting a young person struggling with their mental health.
It aims to provide information and guidance to help parents cope with a young person who is struggling with thoughts of suicide, to reassure them they are not alone. It is available in both English and Welsh, link below.
Mersey Care Safeguarding Links
Across the organisation previously known as Safeguarding Champions or Ambassadors, practitioners have been actively promoting and supporting the safeguarding adult and children’s agenda. As a service we appreciate the time, effort and expertise that everyone involved with this have offered and in recognition of that, we are currently in the process of strengthening the role and support offered to practitioners who undertake this.
We feel that with services coming together it is also time to relaunch the role of the Champions / Ambassadors and bring everyone together under one new name – Safeguarding Links.
More information can be found on the intranet under Safeguarding Links
Please join us for a virtual Q& A to find out more about this. Safeguarding Links - Supervision / Update
All teams should have an identified safeguarding Link - This poster should be should be printed and displayed by all teams in clinical and non clinical areas.
Links Away Day- Hold the Date- 31 October 2023- 09:30 to 12:30 Hold the Date
The NHS Safeguarding alert protocol for missing vulnerable children and adults has been revised:
Safeguarding Lunch and Learn Sessions
There will be 1 hour sessions led by a named nurse/professional. They will provide an opportunity for emerging themes, reviews, learning and concerns to be discussed and highlighted. They provide additional information/learning not included in either mandatory or modular sessions.
They will be held on the following dates and will include the themes listed below.
To reserve a place please email stating your preference/s to: Safeguarding
Escalation and Professional Challenge
Wednesday 27 September 2023 from 12pm to 1pm
Think Family
Wednesday 29 November 2023 from 12pm to 1pm
Financial Abuse of Adults
Wednesday 31 January 2024 from 12pm to 1pm
Information Sharing and Multi-agency working- adults
Wednesday 27 March 2024 from 12pm to 1pm
Drop in session dates-safeguarding children supervision for inpatient staff
Timetable of supervision sessions
Merseyside Fire & Rescue Service important safety message- Lithium Ion batteries
Working together to tackle 'honour'-based abuse in Cheshire
Savera UK – a charity that provides support for those experiencing ‘honour’-based abuse (HBA) and harmful practices – to raise awareness of these abhorrent crimes and support victims. Survey available until 12:00 on Friday 29 September 2023 - Smartsurvey
Cheshire Fire - useful information ADF
The Liverpool Safeguarding Team have been contacted by the Crisis CAMHS Team to express concerns around children accessing a app called Quora. This is reported to be a site that gives tips, and encouragement to children in taking their own life.
Free new MPACT GAMBLING HARMS PROGRAMME for families
A new 10-week program, especially designed for families and children (8+years) who are effected by gambling related harm has been launched. The programme is fully funded and will run from September - November 2023. For more infromation please contact http://Liza.Mcgee@forwardtrust.org.uk
The Big Ambition
The Big Ambition survey is for all children and young people aged 6, up to 18. Alongside this, parents and other adults can complete the survey on behalf of children and young people aged 0, up to 5, to ensure we also hear from early years settings.
It is critical that the voice of children comes from all backgrounds, all settings, and every part of the country to policy makers – to make sure their needs are heard.
The survey can be completed here: www.childrenscommissioner.gov.uk/thebigambition
Through this link there is an easy read version and different questions based on the age of the child or young person. 'The Big Ambition' webpage includes resources and overviews of the survey.
Locality Safeguarding News
Halton
Halton Safeguarding Adults Board is offering a number of training opportunities regarding subjects such as Safeguarding Adults responsibilities and Mental Capacity Act. All dates and information can be found on the eventbrite page for Halton SAB
Halton Safeguarding Adults Partnership Updates
Safeguarding Adults Partnership Newsletter
Partners Project evaluation report
Halton Resolve
Resolve is an emotional health & wellbeing service for children, young people & families to reduce the impact of domestic abuse on individuals, families & community Please see the Halton Resolve offer.
Halton Safeguarding Children's Partnership website
Knowsley
Knowsley LSCP Training oppurtunities
Follow this link to the Knowsley LSCP Training System
Knowsley Safeguarding Children Partnership Training Opportunities 2023-2024
National Patient Safety Alert - Potent synthetic opioids implicated in heroin overdoses and deaths
A Knowsley inbox has been set-up to improve the notification of drug alerts as part of Local Drug Information System (LDIS)
Referrals to CGL Team
Liverpool
Liverpool LSCP Training oppurtunities
Follow this link to the Liverpool LSCP training system
Safeguarding Adult Review (SAR) Publication
SAR ‘Mr A’ (previously referred to as MSAR 16) Executive Summary Publication on the LSAB website
Liverpool Neglect Strategy and Level of need information from the LSCP
Reducing Parental Conflict Awareness Training
Reducing Parental Conflict Awareness Training sessions for September to December 2023.
Women's Health Training Course
A Women’s Health, 8 week accredited Training Course
The next course starts in October - Timetable.
Applications or enquiries in respect of the course can be sent to women
Safeguarding adults lunch and learn sessions from ADASS and LGA
Partners in Care and Health (PCH) Safeguarding Team have scheduled a series of Zoom webinars from September onwards.
Discriminatory Abuse Toolkit Launch -Thursday 21 September 13:00 to 14:00pm
Learning from SARs – Mental Health -Wednesday 27 September 14:00 to 16:00pm
To Register- https://lgaevents.local.gov.uk/lga/1850/home
Rice Lane City Farm
Sefton
Sefton LSCP Training oppurtunities
7 Minute Briefing Support Services for Patients Addicted to Prescription Medicines
7 Minute Briefing DHR 'Charles'
SWACA sponsored theatre in Liverpol
SWACA will be (non-financially) sponsoring a new Play in Liverpool called ‘The Game of Love‘ running between the 28 September 2023 and 30 September 2023, at the Casa Theatre in Liverpool.
The play "The Game of Love" will cover various topics relating to domestic / child abuse. More information can be found on the booking site.
Hate Crime Awareness sessions
The sessions are free to anyone working or volunteering within Sefton.
These sessions will cover:
- Increase awareness of Hate Crime and Hate Incidents
- Encourage increased reporting of Hate Crimes and Hate Incidents
- Increased awareness of the role of Merseyside Police, Crown Prosecution Service, Police and Crime Commissioner, Sefton Hate Crime JAG and other agencies
- Awareness of what action we can all take to report and prevent Hate Crime
Session date/times:
- 14 November 2023 from 1pm to 3pm via Teams
- 16 January 2024 from 1pm to 3pm via Teams
- 12 March 2024 from 9:30am to 1pm at Ainsdale Learning Centre
Please share across your networks.To book please email: SSAB
Domestic Abuse Through An LGBT+ Lens
Tuesday 19 September 2023 from 1pm to 2pm Galop Link
St Helens
St Helens LSCP Training oppurtunities
Follow the link to the St Helens LSCP
Bonding Before Birth - Useful Information
https://parentinfantfoundation.org.uk/our-work/imhaw/
Warrington
Warrington LSCP Training oppurtunities
Follow the link to the Liverpool LSCP training system
WSP/WSAB News
Warrington Safeguarding Partnership & Warrington Safeguarding Adults Board Newsletter
Professional Curiosity 7 minute Briefing
National Safeguarding Children Panel Resources
Domestic abuse: For Baby’s Sake
In response to themes considered in the Panel’s Briefing and webinar about domestic abuse, here are links to two short films (‘For Baby’s Sake’ and ‘Is my behaviour abusive?’) illustrating a whole family response to domestic abuse. In both films, parents share their stories
Parental Relationships Spectrum: a tool for professionals and families to help distinguish between relationship conflict and domestic abuse:
Trauma-informed approaches training
Trauma Informed Practice and Professional Curiosity – Adult Safeguarding Training will be delivered over 1 hour 15mins via teams (you only need to attend one session)
Training dates and links are below
19 September 2023 - 12pm to 1:15pm Click here to join the meeting
27 September 2023 - 12pm to 1.15pm Click here to join the meeting
Warrington Safeguarding Partnership Continuum of need Guidance
Warrington Safeguarding Adults Board
The third annual ICON week (25 to 29 September 2023) is here to raise awareness of infant crying and how to cope to support parents/carers and prevent serious injury, illness and even death of young babies as a result of abusive head trauma that happens when someone shakes a baby.
This year’s ICON Week is once again focussing on sharing ideas and best practices. Many webinars are taking place throughout the week and are open to everyone. For more information and joining instructions, please visit Warrington Safeguarding Partnerships - ICON Week 2023
Multi agency contribution for Systemic Parenting Assessment
A new template is being used to capture the views of different agencies with families and children you work with open to Children’s Social Care.This is for when the parents are having a Parenting Assessment completed by the Social worker, this could be at Child Protection, Pre-Proceedings or Care Proceedings level and on the odd occasions when there are complex needs when the children are on Child In Need Plans.
Warrington Parent and Carer Network WARRPAC
The Annual Working Together Conference report and our Summer newsletter
Warrington current Children in Care and Safeguarding & QA Service structure charts
CIC and Care Leavers Structure
Safeguarding and Quality Assurance Service
Cheshire Police Counter Corruption Prevention
Please see the Cheshire Police Counter Corruption Prevention leaflet with the signs and signals of Abuse of Position of Trust for a Sexual Purpose (APSP), as well as the reporting methods for reporting any concerns.
Non-Fatal Strangulation and Suffocation Conference
In partnership with the Institute For Addressing Strangulation, Cheshire Constabulary are hosting a Non-Fatal Strangulation and Suffocation Conference for key stakeholders and decision makers within local partnerships and organisations.
This conference will be held on Monday 23 October 2023 at the Cheshire Constabulary Headquarters, Clemonds Hey, Oakmere Road, Winsford, CW72UA. This will be an all-day event. Please reserve the date in your diary. More information to follow.
Footsteps 2000 Ltd
Trustee of Footsteps 2000 regarding the closure of Warrington Services. Warrington Closure Letter
The Safeguarding Duty Hub is available for all staff across the Trust to access safeguarding advice and support in practice. The Safeguarding Duty Hub offers the provision of specialist safeguarding and children and adult practitioners and it is available from 9am to 5pm Monday-Friday through a single point of access Trust wide.
To discuss any safeguarding matters please contact a central hub of specialist safeguarding practitioners.
Safeguarding Duty Hub Telephone: 0151 351 8484 or email: safeguardingduty
The Safeguarding Duty Hub POSTER can be printed and displayed on notice boards within operational teams.
IT Systems
Rio for safeguarding
If you are not already aware of these changes, please see below documents for further information.
If you have any queries in the interim, please email: Safeguarding
What to do flow charts
Trust wide safeguarding news
Trust wide Safeguarding Training
Please click to view the Trust wide safeguarding training brochure
*Please note any external training booked via the Safeguarding Children Partnership may be subject to charges for non-attendance. Please see guidance for further information*
The new updated policies are now live and uploaded to intranet.
NSPCC Learning homepage - safeguarding training and resources
Supporting children a self-harm and suicide for parents
PAPYRUS created this Self-Harm and suicide support guide for parents following discussions with parents who have experience of supporting a young person struggling with their mental health.
It aims to provide information and guidance to help parents cope with a young person who is struggling with thoughts of suicide, to reassure them they are not alone. It is available in both English and Welsh, link below.
Mersey Care Safeguarding Links
Across the organisation previously known as Safeguarding Champions or Ambassadors, practitioners have been actively promoting and supporting the safeguarding adult and children’s agenda. As a service we appreciate the time, effort and expertise that everyone involved with this have offered and in recognition of that, we are currently in the process of strengthening the role and support offered to practitioners who undertake this.
We feel that with services coming together it is also time to relaunch the role of the Champions / Ambassadors and bring everyone together under one new name – Safeguarding Links.
More information can be found on the intranet under Safeguarding Links
Please join us for a virtual Q& A to find out more about this. Safeguarding Links - Supervision / Update
All teams should have an identified safeguarding Link - This poster should be should be printed and displayed by all teams in clinical and non clinical areas.
Links Away Day- Hold the Date- 31 October 2023- 09:30-12:30 Links Away Day- Hold the Date
The NHS Safeguarding alert protocol for missing vulnerable children and adults has been revised:
Safeguarding Lunch and Learn Sessions
There will be 1 hour sessions led by a named nurse/professional. They will provide an opportunity for emerging themes, reviews, learning and concerns to be discussed and highlighted. They provide additional information/learning not included in either mandatory or modular sessions.
They will be held on the following dates and will include the themes listed below.
To reserve a place please email stating your preference/s to: Safeguarding
Escalation and Professional Challenge
Wednesday 27 September 2023 from 12pm to 1pm
Think Family
Wednesday 29 November 2023 from 12pm to 1pm
Financial Abuse of Adults
Wednesday 31 January 2024 from 12pm to 1pm
Information Sharing and Multi-agency working- adults
Wednesday 27 March 2024 from 12pm to 1pm
Drop in session dates-safeguarding children supervision for inpatient staff
Timetable of supervision sessions
Merseyside Fire & Rescue Service important safety message- Lithium Ion batteries
Working together to tackle 'honour'-based abuse in Cheshire
Savera UK – a charity that provides support for those experiencing ‘honour’-based abuse (HBA) and harmful practices – to raise awareness of these abhorrent crimes and support victims. Survey available until midday Friday 29 September 2023 - Smartsurvey
Cheshire Fire - useful information ADF
Alert- Quora App
The Liverpool Safeguarding Team have been contacted by the Crisis CAMHS Team to express concerns around children accessing a app called Quora. This is reported to be a site that gives tips, and encouragement to children in taking their own life.
Free new MPACT GAMBLING HARMS PROGRAMME for families
A new 10-week program, especially designed for families and children (8+years) who are effected by gambling related harm has been launched. The programme is fully funded and will run from September - November 2023. For more infromation please contact http://Liza.Mcgee@forwardtrust.org.uk
Locality safeguarding news
Halton
Halton Safeguarding Adults Board is offering a number of training opportunities regarding subjects such as Safeguarding Adults responsibilities and Mental Capacity Act. All dates and information can be found on the eventbrite page for Halton SAB
Halton Safeguarding Adults Partnership Updates
Safeguarding Adults Partnership Newsletter
Partners Project evaluation report
Halton Resolve
Resolve is an emotional health & wellbeing service for children, young people & families to reduce the impact of domestic abuse on individuals, families & community Please see the Halton Resolve offer.
Halton Safeguarding Children's Partnership website
Knowsley
Knowsley LSCP Training oppurtunities
Follow this link to the Knowsley LSCP Training System
Knowsley Safeguarding Children Partnership Training Opportunities 2023-24
National Patient Safety Alert - Potent synthetic opioids implicated in heroin overdoses and deaths
A Knowsley inbox has been set-up to improve the notification of drug alerts as part of Local Drug Information System (LDIS)
Referrals to CGL Team
Liverpool
Liverpool LSCP Training oppurtunities
Follow this link to the Liverpool LSCP training system
Safeguarding Adult Review (SAR) Publication
SAR ‘Mr A’ (previously referred to as MSAR 16) Executive Summary Publication on the LSAB website
Liverpool Neglect Strategy and Level of need information from the LSCP
Reducing Parental Conflict Awareness Training
Reducing Parental Conflict Awareness Training sessions for September to December 2023.
Women's Health Training Course
A Women’s Health, 8 week accredited Training Course
The next course starts in October - Timetable.
Applications or enquiries in respect of the course can be sent to women
Safeguarding adults lunch and learn sessions from ADASS and LGA
Partners in Care and Health (PCH) Safeguarding Team have scheduled a series of Zoom webinars from September onwards.
Discriminatory Abuse Toolkit Launch -Thursday 21 September –1:00 – 2:00pm
Learning from SARs – Mental Health -Wednesday 27 September – 2:00-4:00pm
To Register- https://lgaevents.local.gov.uk/lga/1850/home
Sefton
Sefton LSCP Training oppurtunities
7 Minute Briefing Support Services for Patients Addicted to Prescription Medicines
7 Minute Briefing DHR 'Charles'
SWACA sponsored theatre in Liverpol
SWACA will be (non-financially) sponsoring a new Play in Liverpool called ‘The Game of Love‘ running between the 28 September 2023 and 30 September 2023, at the Casa Theatre in Liverpool.
The play "The Game of Love" will cover various topics relating to domestic / child abuse. More information can be found on the booking site.
Hate Crime Awareness sessions
The sessions are free to anyone working or volunteering within Sefton.
These sessions will cover:
- Increase awareness of Hate Crime and Hate Incidents
- Encourage increased reporting of Hate Crimes and Hate Incidents
- Increased awareness of the role of Merseyside Police, Crown Prosecution Service, Police and Crime Commissioner, Sefton Hate Crime JAG and other agencies
- Awareness of what action we can all take to report and prevent Hate Crime
Session date/times:
- 14 November 2023 from 1pm to 3pm via Teams
- 16 January 2024 from 1pm to 3pm via Teams
- 12 March 2024 from 9:30am to 1pm at Ainsdale Learning Centre
Please share across your networks.To book please email: SSAB
Domestic Abuse Through An LGBT+ Lens
Tuesday 19 September 2023 from 1pm -2pm Galop Link
St Helens
St Helens LSCP Training oppurtunities
Follow the link to the St Helens LSCP
Bonding Before Birth - Useful Information
https://parentinfantfoundation.org.uk/our-work/imhaw/
Warrington
Warrington LSCP Training oppurtunities
Follow the link to the Liverpool LSCP training system
WSP/WSAB News
Warrington Safeguarding Partnership & Warrington Safeguarding Adults Board Newsletter
Professional Curiosity 7 minute Briefing
National Safeguarding Children Panel Resources
Domestic abuse: For Baby’s Sake
In response to themes considered in the Panel’s Briefing and webinar about domestic abuse, here are links to two short films (‘For Baby’s Sake’ and ‘Is my behaviour abusive?’) illustrating a whole family response to domestic abuse. In both films, parents share their stories
Parental Relationships Spectrum: a tool for professionals and families to help distinguish between relationship conflict and domestic abuse:
Trauma-informed approaches training
Trauma Informed Practice and Professional Curiosity – Adult Safeguarding Training will be delivered over 1 hour 15mins via teams (you only need to attend one session)
Training dates and links are below
19 September 2023 - 12pm to 1:15pm Click here to join the meeting
27 September 2023 - 12pm to 1.15pm Click here to join the meeting
New Working together to Safeguard Children 2023 – Consultation Events
Launch of the Working Together to Safeguard Children statutory guidance consultation t includes details of the opportunities for all agencies to participate in consultation events.
Warrington Safeguarding Partnership Continuum of need Guidance
Warrington Safeguarding Adults Board
7 min brief- The Role of the LADO
Multi agency contribution for Systemic Parenting Assessment
A new template is being used to capture the views of different agencies with families and children you work with open to Children’s Social Care.This is for when the parents are having a Parenting Assessment completed by the Social worker, this could be at Child Protection, Pre-Proceedings or Care Proceedings level and on the odd occasions when there are complex needs when the children are on Child In Need Plans.
Warrington Parent and Carer Network WARRPAC
The Annual Working Together Conference report and our Summer newsletter
Warrington current Children in Care and Safeguarding & QA Service structure charts
CIC and Care Leavers Structure
Safeguarding and Quality Assurance Service
Cheshire Police Counter Corruption Prevention
Please see the Cheshire Police Counter Corruption Prevention leaflet with the signs and signals of Abuse of Position of Trust for a Sexual Purpose (APSP), as well as the reporting methods for reporting any concerns.
Non-Fatal Strangulation and Suffocation Conference
In partnership with the Institute For Addressing Strangulation, Cheshire Constabulary are hosting a Non-Fatal Strangulation and Suffocation Conference for key stakeholders and decision makers within local partnerships and organisations.
This conference will be held on Monday 23 October 2023 at the Cheshire Constabulary Headquarters, Clemonds Hey, Oakmere Road, Winsford, CW72UA. This will be an all-day event. Please reserve the date in your diary. More information to follow.
Footsteps 2000 Ltd
Trustee of Footsteps 2000 regarding the closure of Warrington Services. Warrington Closure Letter
The Safeguarding Duty Hub is available for all staff across the Trust to access safeguarding advice and support in practice. The Safeguarding Duty Hub offers the provision of specialist safeguarding and children and adult practitioners and it is available from 9am to 5pm Monday-Friday through a single point of access Trust wide.
To discuss any safeguarding matters please contact a central hub of specialist safeguarding practitioners.
Safeguarding Duty Hub Telephone: 0151 351 8484 or email: safeguardingduty
The Safeguarding Duty Hub POSTER can be printed and displayed on notice boards within operational teams.
IT Systems
Rio for safeguarding
If you are not already aware of these changes, please see below documents for further information.
If you have any queries in the interim, please email: Safeguarding
What to do flow charts
Trust wide safeguarding news
Trust wide Safeguarding Training
Please click to view the Trust wide safeguarding training brochure
*Please note any external training booked via the Safeguarding Children Partnership may be subject to charges for non-attendance. Please see guidance for further information*
The new updated policies are now live and uploaded to intranet.
NSPCC Learning homepage - safeguarding training and resources
Supporting children a self-harm and suicide for parents
PAPYRUS created this Self-Harm and suicide support guide for parents following discussions with parents who have experience of supporting a young person struggling with their mental health.
It aims to provide information and guidance to help parents cope with a young person who is struggling with thoughts of suicide, to reassure them they are not alone. It is available in both English and Welsh, link below.
Consultation on new Working Together 2023
The DfE have launched a consultation on Working Together 2018 which proposes a number of key changes to the existing MASA framework
The Consultation opened last week and closes on 6 September 2023 and it is the DfEs intention to bring the changes in before Christmas.
Links for Events (note you must register to attend):
4 Sept 2023 from 3pm to 4:30pm - Working Together to Safeguard Children 2023 open access consultation event Tickets
Mersey Care Safeguarding Links
Across the organisation previously known as Safeguarding Champions or Ambassadors, practitioners have been actively promoting and supporting the safeguarding adult and children’s agenda. As a service we appreciate the time, effort and expertise that everyone involved with this have offered and in recognition of that, we are currently in the process of strengthening the role and support offered to practitioners who undertake this.
We feel that with services coming together it is also time to relaunch the role of the Champions / Ambassadors and bring everyone together under one new name – Safeguarding Links.
More information can be found on the intranet under Safeguarding Links
Please join us for a virtual Q& A to find out more about this. Safeguarding Links - Supervision / Update
All teams should have an identified safeguarding Link - This poster should be should be printed and displayed by all teams in clinical and non clinical areas.
The NHS Safeguarding alert protocol for missing vulnerable children and adults has been revised:
Safeguarding Lunch and Learn Sessions
There will be 1 hour sessions led by a named nurse/professional. They will provide an opportunity for emerging themes, reviews, learning and concerns to be discussed and highlighted. They provide additional information/learning not included in either mandatory or modular sessions.
They will be held on the following dates and will include the themes listed below.
To reserve a place please email stating your preference/s to: Safeguarding
Escalation and Professional Challenge
Wednesday 27 September 2023 from 12pm to 1pm
Think Family
Wednesday 29 November 2023 from 12pm to 1pm
Financial Abuse of Adults
Wednesday 31 January 2024 from 12pm to 1pm
Information Sharing and Multi-agency working- adults
Wednesday 27 March 2024 from 12pm to 1pm
Drop in session dates-safeguarding children supervision for inpatient staff
Timetable of supervision sessions
Merseyside Fire & Rescue Service important safety message- Lithium Ion batteries
Locality safeguarding news
Halton
Halton Safeguarding Adults Board is offering a number of training opportunities regarding subjects such as Safeguarding Adults responsibilities and Mental Capacity Act. All dates and information can be found on the eventbrite page for Halton SAB
Halton Safeguarding Adults Partnership Updates
Safeguarding Adults Partnership Newsletter
Partners Project evaluation report
Halton Resolve
Resolve is an emotional health & wellbeing service for children, young people & families to reduce the impact of domestic abuse on individuals, families & community Please see the Halton Resolve offer.
Halton Safeguarding Children's Partnership website
Knowsley
Knowsley LSCP Training oppurtunities
Follow this link to the Knowsley LSCP Training System
Knowsley Safeguarding Children Partnership Training Opportunities 2023-24
National Patient Safety Alert - Potent synthetic opioids implicated in heroin overdoses and deaths
A Knowsley inbox has been set-up to improve the notification of drug alerts as part of Local Drug Information System (LDIS)
Referrals to CGL Team
Liverpool
Liverpool LSCP Training oppurtunities
Follow this link to the Liverpool LSCP training system
Safeguarding Adult Review (SAR) Publication
SAR ‘Mr A’ (previously referred to as MSAR 16) Executive Summary Publication on the LSAB website
Liverpool Neglect Strategy and Level of need information from the LSCP
Reducing Parental Conflict Awareness Training
Reducing Parental Conflict Awareness Training sessions for September to December 2023.
Women's Health Training Course
A Women’s Health, 8 week accredited Training Course
The next course starts in October - Timetable.
Applications or enquiries in respect of the course can be sent to women
Safeguarding adults lunch and learn sessions from ADASS and LGA
Partners in Care and Health (PCH) Safeguarding Team have scheduled a series of Zoom webinars from September onwards.
Discriminatory Abuse Toolkit Launch -Thursday 21 September –1:00 – 2:00pm
Learning from SARs – Mental Health -Wednesday 27 September – 2:00-4:00pm
To Register- https://lgaevents.local.gov.uk/lga/1850/home
Sefton
Sefton LSCP Training oppurtunities
SWACA sponsored theatre in Liverpool
SWACA will be (non-financially) sponsoring a new Play in Liverpool called ‘The Game of Love‘ running between the 28 September 2023 and 30 September 2023, at the Casa Theatre in Liverpool.
The play "The Game of Love" will cover various topics relating to domestic / child abuse. More information can be found on the booking site.
Hate Crime Awareness sessions
The sessions are free to anyone working or volunteering within Sefton.
These sessions will cover:
- Increase awareness of Hate Crime and Hate Incidents
- Encourage increased reporting of Hate Crimes and Hate Incidents
- Increased awareness of the role of Merseyside Police, Crown Prosecution Service, Police and Crime Commissioner, Sefton Hate Crime JAG and other agencies
- Awareness of what action we can all take to report and prevent Hate Crime
Session date/times:
- 12 September 2023 from 9:30am to 1pm at Ainsdale Learning Centre
- 14 November 2023 from 1pm to 3pm via Teams
- 16 January 2024 from 1pm to 3pm via Teams
- 12 March 2024 from 9:30am to 1pm at Ainsdale Learning Centre
Please share across your networks.To book please email: SSAB
St Helens
St Helens LSCP Training oppurtun