Whilst all Safeguarding Bedfordshire and Bedfordshire Domestic Abuse class based training is suspended during COVID19, we will continue to share learning and development resources for those who work or volunteer with children, young people, families and/ or vulnerable adults in Bedfordshire.
Whilst all Safeguarding Bedfordshire and Bedfordshire Domestic Abuse class based training is suspended during COVID19, we will continue to share learning and development resources for those who work or volunteer with children, young people, families and/ or vulnerable adults in Bedfordshire.
Safer Internet Day is the UK’s biggest celebration of online safety. Each year we cover an online issue or theme that speaks about the things young people are seeing and experiencing online. Created in consultation with young people across the UK, this year Safer Internet Day will be focusing on the issue of scams online and for young people, how to protect themselves and others, as well as what support is available to them.
CHILD EXPLOITATION IS A FORM OF ABUSE THAT INVOLVES THE MANIPULATION AND/OR COERCION OF YOUNG PEOPLE UNDER THE AGE OF 18.
On 18th March 2025 the NWG want to highlight the issues surrounding CSE In Communities; for 2025. They are encouraging everyone to think, spot, and speak out against abuse and adopt a zero tolerance to child exploitation. #CEADay25
This is a free CPD session aimed at children’s work force, social care, teachers, all schools and education staff, parents and carers.
The session addresses the significant counter terrorism risk where self-initiated extremism can lead to terrorism. A phenomenon almost exclusively that takes place online, this session will look at how and in what ways this can happen, as well as considering some online and offline solutions.
This workshop is designed to increase practitioner confidence in discussing international conflict - think war, terrorism, violence - with young people and community members. The session will teach mentoring skills and best practice facilitation to support practitioners to safely engage with at-risk young people on controversial, sensitive, and often painful subjects.
In the UK, more than one in three (36%) children in families where the youngest child is under five are living in poverty. Existing evidence shows links between a young child’s socio-economic background and their health, wellbeing and development outcomes.
On Wednesday 4th December 2024, 15.00 – 16.00, this webinar will share the findings from the research during an online webinar and we would be delighted if you could join.
This free webinar from Connect Futures addresses the significant counter terrorism risk where self initiated extremism can lead to terrorism. A phenomenon almost exclusively that takes place online, this session will look at how and in what ways this can happen, as well as considering some online and offline solutions for professionals, teachers, and communities.
Victim blaming language exacerbates the trauma experienced by survivors of abuse and hinders their access to justice and support. Serious case reviews highlight the profound negative effect of victim blaming language on victims themselves and on professional and public perceptions of victims, often leaving them in unsafe and abusive circumstances.
Join us to learn how Bedford Borough, Central Bedfordshire and Luton Safeguarding Children Partnerships are working with the NSPCC to develop a Neglect Awareness Campaign for Bedfordshire.
You will hear from 'Penelope' who shares her lived experience, alongside local practitioners, NSPCC and Childline who will highlight the importance of identifying and responding to Neglect to improve outcomes for children, young people and their families. The session will also signpost to a range of resources available to Bedfordshire based practitioners to support their work.
