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The Child Sexual Assault Referral Centre (CSARC) are holding monthly open days for professionals to meet some of the staff, understand the patient journey and join an on-line presentation, followed by Q&A’s. Both virtual and face-to-face sessions are by appointment only, To view dates and for full details please click on the link below –
View the CSARC Open Days 2023
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Elective Home Education (EHE) was identified as a priority in all three areas of Sussex due to the increase in numbers of children being EHE since the COVID-19 Pandemic began.
In April 2022 the three Safeguarding Children Partnership’s across Sussex undertook an audit of 18 children (six in each area) aged 8 to 16 years old (Key
Stages 2, 3 and 4), who were EHE and who had recent multi-agency safeguarding involvement through Early Help, Child in Need or Child Protection planning. These
briefings set out the key learning for West Sussex professionals coming out of this
audit. To read the Learning Briefing in full click on the links below -
WSSCP Elective Home Education Audit Learning Briefing for Managers
WSSCP EHE Audit Learning Briefing
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The East Sussex Safeguarding Children Partnership (ESSCP) undertook a Local Child Safeguarding Practice Review (LCSPR), following a serious safeguarding incident in 2021, involving the neglect of a large group of siblings. In early 2022, the partnership also conducted ‘rapid reviews’ of agency information on two further separate safeguarding incidents, where there was significant neglect of children in the family. There are some key learning points which can be taken into your practice. To read the Learning Briefing in full click on the link below -
East Sussex - Family CC - LCSPR / Neglect
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The Local Authority Designated Officers (LADOs) are pleased to announce that they have recently launched their LADO introduction e-learning module.
This online learning module is for everyone in West Sussex who has contact with adults who work or volunteer with children and / or young people in the county. It will help you to know what to do when you have concerns about an adult's behaviour towards children and young people.
Once you have completed this training, if you apply what you have learnt you will be able to:
- Recognise inappropriate behaviour by adults aged 16 and over who work, volunteer with or care for children and young people
- Share your concerns in the right way and with confidence
- Explain the role of the LADO
- List what you should refer to the LADO
- Describe how we manage allegations and safeguarding concerns
- Plan your next steps in better protecting the children and young people in West Sussex.
WSCC staff should use the following link LADO Introduction
External organisations ( anyone not WSCC) should use this link LADO Introduction Module for external organisations
For any access queries please email learninganddevelopment@westsussex.gov.uk
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Are you looking for a new challenge? To develop a new skill? Keen to get back into training delivery?
We are currently looking to grow our training pool and are seeking practitioners with a high level of safeguarding knowledge and experience to join us! We are looking for volunteers who are able to support the delivery of training courses (both virtually and face to face sessions). This is a voluntary role and you will need to gain agreement from your manager prior to contacting us.
We offer a variety of training sessions –
- Working together to Safeguard Children
- Working together to Safeguard Children Refresher
- Neglect
- Professional Curiosity
- And more……
The WSSCP training has an excellent reputation and is extremely popular with agencies across West Sussex. You can click on the following link to view the WSSCP Training Calendar
Whether you have capacity to support delivery every month or just 2 to 3 times per year we would like you to get in contact. If you have a subject specialism, we would also love to hear from you.
Please respond to Lucy.Short@westsussex.gov.uk , copying in your manager and telling us about your experience in training, and the courses you would be keen to support.
We look forward to hearing from you.
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The WSSCP has a wide range of training available to help support your safeguarding practice. You will train within a multi-agency group, and have the opportunity to meet other practitioners from different agencies, which will provide you with an understanding of how organisations different to your own fulfil their safeguard responsibilities.
There are still some places available on the following training sessions. Book your place today!
Positive Contributions to Safeguarding Reviews - This 3 hour session is a unique opportunity for those who are, or are likely to be, directly involved in safeguarding review and learning processes – including Rapid Reviews, Child Safeguarding Practice Reviews and other learning opportunities.
8th February –Visit the Learning & Development Gateway to book your place
13th February – Visit the Learning & Development Gateway to book your place
16th February – Visit the Learning & Development Gateway to book your place
Safeguarding Hot Topic: Fabricated or Induced Illness (FII) and Perplexing Presentations (PP) - This session will provide an opportunity to discuss practice based issues around this focus topic.
30th January – Visit the Learning & Development Gateway to book your place
Safeguarding Hot Topic: Child Sexual Abuse (CSA) - This session will provide an opportunity to discuss practice based issues around this focus topic.
18th January 2023 –Visit the Learning & Development Gateway to book your place
You can also view the WSSCP Training Calendar
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There are currently several opportunities for secondary pupils across Years 8 and 9 with the CyberFirst programme:
- Trailblazers course for Year 8 students
- Girls’ Cyber Security Development Days being held in February and March for Year 8/9 girls
- Adventurers course for Year 9 students
These are great opportunities for young people to be exposed to cyber security and hopefully encourage them to consider Computer Science as a GCSE option and plan for a career in cyber security.
Click on the link below to view the supporting flyers that provide more information on these opportunities to young people, and more information can be found on the NCSC Cyber First website: CyberFirst courses - NCSC.GOV.UK
Cyber First Girls Development Days 2023
Adventures from CyberFirst Flyer
Trailblazers
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Please see the following upcoming Digital Safety webinars for 2023, suitable for both professionals and residents to attend. Please do share across your networks,
You can book directly by visiting Eventbrite.co.uk and search for ‘staying safe against scams’ or ‘sextortion’.
Any difficulty booking please contact CommunitySafety.Wellbeing@westsussex.gov.uk to reserve a place. Alternatively you can book via the Learning & Development Gateway (Learning pool) using the links below:
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TACKLING CHILD EXPLOITATION -INTRODUCTION - WHAT AND WHO IS THE
BRIEFING FOR?
The Practice & Knowledge Briefing on “Attending to Language when working with Children subject to or at risk of Exploitation” has been co-produced and co-developed with a number of key stakeholders including Experts by Experience. The working has consisted of the NWG Network, representatives from the NHS, Higher Education, the Police, Children’s Social Care, Third Sector Organisations and SPACE. The guidance is aimed at all practitioners involved in safeguarding children and young people subject to or at risk of exploitation including frontline practitioners and senior leaders within social care, mental health and criminal justice services. As this Briefing is intended for a wide audience the evidence included is aimed to provide relevant and important key learning across all settings. The Briefing draws on both evidence and research as well as practice and knowledge from academics, practitioners and Experts by Experience to describe why language is important, the impact of language on a developing child and young person and suggests ways to support practitioners and services in attending to language.
To read the full briefing click on the link below -
Attending to Language when working with children subject to or at risk of Exploitation: A Practice & Knowledge Briefing
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Mental Health Initiative of the Year Winner -Sussex Health and Care Partnership: Operation Warren - Responding to Children and Young People’s Mental Health -
West Sussex has seen an increase in completed suicides in young people, which required a multi-agency coordinated response. Operation Warren was established with the project vision to ensure a seamless multi-agency response to prevent further child deaths. The team brings together professionals from health, social care and charitable organisations to respond to concerns which could point to potential suicide or self-harm. Operation Warren has two distinct functions: first, identification and planning by a triage team, and second, support and intervention delivered to educational establishments by a dedicated school’s team.
The judges said the service response was proactive and adopted an integrated approach that is saving lives.
To read the full article click on the link below -
HSJ Patient Safety Awards 2022: Mental Health Initiative of the Year | HSJ Awards | Health Service Journal
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