"Hello and welcome to the latest newsletter from the CSCP, which as always provides a range of updates to assist colleagues across the safeguarding partnership in the vital work you do with our children and young people. Your feedback is welcome so please let us know what you think and any suggestions you may have for future items".
Derek Benson - Independent Chair
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CSCP are delighted to announce a learning event facilitated by the Centre of Expertise on Child Sexual Abuse on 9 May 2023. The event will take place on Microsoft Teams from 1pm – 4pm. It will be facilitated by Anna Glinski, the Deputy Director of the Centre of Expertise. The session will focus on overcoming the barriers to CSA and how we can improve practice in our professions and as a collective network.
This session is free to attend for all multi-agency professionals in Coventry. To book onto this learning event please email cscptraining@coventry.gov.uk and state your name, organisation, and job role.
This session will be recorded and uploaded to our website.
Your Voice Matters is a chance for students to get involved in a discussion around Safeguarding within the local area, through discussion groups held in schools between Partnership representatives and students.
This is a fantastic opportunity for Children and Young People to discuss what they understand about safeguarding and whether they have any concerns within their area. From these discussions we are able to discuss any findings with the responsible partners and help amend any issues that may be arising.
To get your school involved, email:
Lauren.grindley@coventry.gov.uk
Natasha.brookes@coventry.gov.uk
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The CSCP have launched a new free, online, Level 1 Safeguarding E-learning module. This e-learning is available to community members and those working in Coventry. The training will provide an overview of different types of abuse, safeguarding and support services. The session will take around 40 minutes to complete with a 10-question assessment. All delegates will receive a certificate of completion.
To book onto this session please email cscptraining@coventry.gov.uk a link will then be shared via email to access the e-learning.
Child Friendly Cov is about us all working together as partners, ensuring that we always keep children and young people at the heart of what we do as a whole city.
On 15 February 2023, children and young people from schools across Coventry met with Council representatives, business leaders and professionals from across the partnership to celebrate the launch of Child Friendly Cov.
Children and young people have told us what they want Child Friendly Cov to look like, and this has led to four key pledges which underpin this project.
These are that children and young people in Coventry should always:
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 In order for Child Friendly Cov to be a success, and for Coventry to be the best city in the UK for children and young people to live and grow up in, we need to work together, to ensure that Coventry is a place where children and young people are valued, supported and enjoy themselves.
Organisations from across the city have already pledged their commitment to supporting Child Friendly Cov, and you are able to do the same by registering your support through the Child Friendly Cov website: www.childfriendlycov.co.uk
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Do you work with Children and Young People in Coventry?
Are you unsure where to get Mental Health support and advice?
Coventry City Council and partners will be hosting a free event for professionals to have a chat with Mental Health Services and find out more.
There will also be a series of presentations where services will be explaining their offer, criteria and other useful information as well as offering the opportunity to answer any questions you may have.
Refreshments (tea/coffee) will be provided so feel free to grab a drink and have a chat with services.
The event will take place between 9.30am and 2pm on Tuesday 16 May, coinciding with Mental Health Awareness Week. It will be held in Committee Room 2 and 3 of the Council House (Earl Street Coventry CV1 5RR).
Drop in at any time! Signing up will help us get a better understanding of attendee numbers but please come and go throughout the morning as you please.
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New fund to help those struggling with energy bills or heating issues.
Thanks to support from Coventry Building Society, local energy experts Act on Energy has got a new funding pot to help people across Coventry who may be struggling with their energy bills or perhaps need help towards repair, servicing or replacement boilers and heating systems.
The new scheme called Coventry Energy Fund is designed to help those who
- Live in Coventry
- Have a combined gross household income of less than £30,000 a year
- Have no household savings
- Have someone living with a vulnerability (such as a long term health condition like COPD; pregnancy; disabled and in receipt of DLA or PIP or in receipt of free school meals). There is some discretion to this part of the scheme so it’s well worth checking to see if you qualify.
Applicants will be required to provide evidence of their customer account with their energy or water provider
Local energy advice charity, Act on Energy, is administering the scheme and you can apply online.
You can also call our freephone advice line for more info on 0800 988 2881.
Website: www.coventry.gov.uk/cscp
Twitter: @covCSCPandCSAB
Facebook: Coventry Safeguarding Board and Partnership
Instagram: Coventry_lscb
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