ICON week is taking place next week. This is a really good opportunity to raise awareness and share the key messages with parents and those colleagues in your team who may not have heard about this important preventitive programme.

 Abusive Head Trauma (AHT), previously known as Shaken Baby Syndrome, is a devastating form of child abuse.

The ICON Programme is a preventative programme, based around helping parents cope with a crying baby. The word ‘ICON’ represents the following message:

I – Infant crying is normal

C – Comforting methods can sometimes soothe the baby

O – It’s OK to walk away

N – Never, ever shake a baby

There are lots of useful and easy to share key ICON messages on the WSSCP website and these can be found by using (and sharing) the link below: 

ICON information and resources

We are also asking professionals to change their email signatures to raise awareness for the week. To use the ICON email signature click on the link below:

ICON week signature for professionals to use to promote ICON week

There is now an easy read information sheet on FGM that can be accessed. This includes information on what FGM is, why it happens, who may be at risk of FGM and is all in a very easy to understand format. 

To view this resource click on the link below -            

FGM easy read resource

Free online trainig sessions titled “How to help a young person who has self-harmed” is available for professionals, volunteers or anyone in a role supporting young people who self-harm.

There are multiple dates available. To book your place, click on the link below:

https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/free-training-sessions-on-how-to-help-a-young-person-who-has-self-harmed-tickets-348674453677?aff=ebdsoporgprofile