Hello and welcome to the December edition of the CSCP newsletter. The work of the partnership has the city's children at its heart and we hope to provide you, our safeguarding professionals, with as much support and information as possible to help you do your incredibly important jobs.
Please do let us know what you think of the items in the newsletter and we can then look to provide you with what you need in future updates.
I hope you have a great Christmas and New Year.
Best wishes, Derek
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Coventry Children’s Services & Coventry Youth Partnership have teamed up to create a document around language.
This document has been created to show some of the words, phrases and acronyms that young people in Coventry have said they do not want professionals to use, and some suggested alternatives.
As the weather gets colder, kids and teens might enjoy spending more time at home and, as they grow, start wanting a bit more independence.
The NSPCC have created some guidance for parents and carers around leaving children at home alone and things to be aware of.
They will also have access to a quiz, and some top tips.
Please share this link far and wide with parents & carers.
Coventry Safeguarding Children’s Partnership offers a comprehensive suite of training around child exploitation. Exploitation is a priority of the Partnership, and it is crucial that professionals and those working with children and young people in Coventry have access to suitable training and resources.
Training: Child Exploitation Awareness E-Learning: Free & available to anyone working in Coventry and local businesses. Email cscptraining@coventry.gov.uk for more information and booking details.
Child Exploitation Online Training: This online training is delivered by Horizon staff which is directly aimed to raise awareness and understanding of exploitation in Coventry, processes and local support. This training is available to those who work with children and young people on a regular basis.
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Discover Coventry’s SEND Local Offer
The Coventry Special Educational Needs and Disability (SEND) Local Offer brings together clear, reliable information about services for children and young people with special educational needs and disabilities and their families.
This comprehensive online resource consolidates everything there is to know about the support available across education, health, and social care in Coventry including information about nurseries, schools, colleges, or specialist services like Educational Psychology, and guidance on health services such as GPs, therapists, and hospital care.
It also includes details on social care support, including short breaks and disability services for children and adults.
Why visit the Coventry SEND Local Offer?
- centralised information: find all SEND-related services in one place
- family-friendly guidance: designed to support parents, carers, and young people
- up-to-date resources: regularly updated to reflect the latest local services and opportunities
- inclusive support: covers education, health, and social care for all ages
Who can benefit?
- parents and carers seeking advice and services for children with SEND
- young people looking for support as they transition through education and into adulthood
- professionals working with families who need quick access to local resources
Did you know that Coventry Safeguarding Children’s Partnership offers free sessions to children and young people?
The session includes speaking to young people about safeguarding and where they feel safe and unsafe in the city.
These sessions are completely adaptable to the cohort of children and your organisation.
Whether you’re a school or a club we can deliver a session right for you! Get in touch now to secure you spot for 2026 by emailing cscptraining@coventry.gov.uk
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Coventry Safeguarding Children’s Partnership regularly update and develop new OMG’s in line with recurring themes and useful tips and resources! See below for our newly updated OMG’s.
These are printable guides that can be shared across services and organisations.
‘Top tips on making a MASH referral’
We recognise that making a MASH referral can be a new process to some practitioners, therefore we have highlighted the process and top tips in the OMG that can be found here:
‘Understanding the voice of the child’
Understanding and capturing children’s voices is not only crucial to the work that we do, but also a key learning point in many local and national reviews. Here you will find a guide to enhance your practice:
Website: www.coventry.gov.uk/cscp
X: @covCSCPandCSAB
Facebook: Coventry Safeguarding Board and Partnership
Instagram: Coventry_lscb
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