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Children's neglect framework and practice guidance - September 2020
Guidance for Swindon professionals when working with families where there are concerns about neglect. Latest version published September 2020.Children's neglect framework and practice guidance
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Cross border protocol
Guidance focusing specifically on safeguarding responsibilities in relation to children who move across local authority borders. Latest version published October 2019.Cross border protocol
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Additional child protection procedures for disabled children
Guidance on additional procedures that safeguarding professionals need to follow when working with disabled children. Latest version published August 2022.Additional child protection procedures for disabled children
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Appendix - Swindon additional child protection procedures for disabled children
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Disabled children: Intimate care guidance
Guidance for safeguarding professionals providing intimate care to disabled children. Complements additional guidance for working with disabled children. Latest version published March 2014.Disabled children: Intimate care guidance
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Unborn baby protocol
Document providing practitioners with guidance to assist with decision making with pre-birth assessments and safeguarding referrals to children’s social care. Latest version published January 2022.Escalation policy
Multi-agency policy on resolution of professional disagreements relating to the safeguarding and protection of children in Swindon. Latest version published September 2019.Example child protection policy for community organisations
Document providing a template for community organisations to create a child protection policy. Latest version updated May 2022.Example child protection policy for community organisations
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Female genital mutilation (FGM): Multi-agency guidance
Guidance about FGM for practitioners and volunteers who work with children and young people and/or adults and for groups who work with the parents of children. Latest version published September 2022.Female genital mutilation (FGM): Multi-agency guidance
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7 minute brief action plan
Template to complete when using a SSP 7 minute or learning briefing as a record.7 minute brief action plan
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Care Act independent advocacy in Section 42 enquiries
Briefing to discuss suspected adult needs for care and support if they are experiencing, or are at risk of abuse or neglect. Latest version published October 2020.Care Act independent advocacy in Section 42 enquiries
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Size: 219.56 KB
Capturing the voice of the child in records
Briefing that explains what we mean by the child’s voice, referring not only to what children say directly, but to many other aspects of their lives. Latest version published May 2021.Capturing the voice of the child in records
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Size: 1.14 MB
Child protection conferences model
Briefing showing the required elements for moving towards a Family Safeguarding model. Latest version published October 2020.Child protection conferences model
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Coercive control
Briefing outlining the term used to describe a pattern of behaviour which seeks to take away the victims sense of liberty or freedom. Latest version published December 2020.Coercive control
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Early help hub
Details about the Hub offering advice, support and direct interventions at the earliest point of identified need. Latest version published September 2020.Early help hub
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Effective information sharing and consent
Briefing showing how effective information sharing underpins integrated working, a vital element of both early intervention and safeguarding. Latest version May 2021.Effective information sharing and consent
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Size: 1.13 MB
Graded care profile 2 (GCP)
Briefing outlining the assessment tool which supports professionals in identifying and assessing neglect. Latest version published June 2020.Graded care profile 2 (GCP)
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Harmful gambling
Briefing to help you recognise the signs and symptoms of harmful gambling and how it can affect young people. Latest version published September 2020.Harmful gambling
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Mental capacity act
Act designed to protect and empower individuals aged 16 and over to safeguard their human rights if they lack mental capacity to make their own decisions. Latest version published October 2020.Mental capacity act
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Multi agency child protection standards for safeguarding children
Briefing that provides a framework for professionals and families to understand how organisations work together to safeguard children. Latest version published May 2020.Multi agency child protection standards for safeguarding children
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Multi agency mental health audit
Briefing from the Swindon Safeguarding Partnership multi agency mental health audit. Latest version February 2021.Multi agency mental health audit
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Neglect framework and practice guidance
Briefing on the persistent failure to meet a child’s basic physical/psychological needs, resulting in serious impairment of the child’s health and development. Latest version published October 2020.Neglect framework and practice guidance
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Professional disagreement and escalation
Briefing showing process of challenging a decision made by another professional or organisation. Latest version published November 2020.Professional disagreement and escalation
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Rapid reviews
This briefing places a duty on local Safeguarding Partnerships to undertake a rapid review for serious child safeguarding cases. Latest version published May 2020.Rapid reviews
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Resource pack - Professional Curiosity
Resource pack for sharing learning and improving practice. Latest version published January 2021.Resource pack - Professional Curiosity
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Size: 1.32 MB
Safeguarding adolescents resource pack
Resource pack for sharing learning and improving practice. Latest version published March 2021.Safeguarding adolescents resource pack
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Size: 2.62 MB
Self-neglect
Briefing outlining the reasons for self-neglect, its complexity, its impact on a person’s health, wellbeing or living conditions and negative impact on others. Latest version published October 2021.Self-neglect - 7-minute brief
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Size: 982.74 KB
Supporting vulnerable children and families during COVID-19
This briefing sets out key findings and recommendations, from a thematic analysis of Rapid Reviews, relating to serious child safeguardingincidents. Latest version published May 2021.
Supporting vulnerable children and families during COVID-19
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Suspected bruising on children
Briefing outlining details about bruising, the most common presenting feature of physical abuse in children. Latest version published December 2020.Suspected bruising on children
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Size: 12.22 MB
Swindon advocacy movement brief
An independent charity offering a clear and consistent voice for the rights of people with care and support needs. Latest version published October 2020.Swindon advocacy movement brief
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Swindon advocacy movement presentation
An independent charity offering a clear and consistent voice for the rights of people with care and support needs. Latest version published October 2020.Swindon advocacy movement presentation
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Swindon and Wiltshire sexual assault referral centre (SARC)
SARC is a safe place providing confidential practical and emotional support to anyone impacted by rape and serious sexual assault. Latest version published December 2020.Swindon and Wiltshire sexual assault referral centre (SARC)
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Swindon Safeguarding Partnership Annual Report
Report published by three statutory partners responsible for putting in place effective arrangements to support activity to safeguard children, young people and adults with care and support needs.Swindon Safeguarding Partnership Annual Report 2019-20
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Size: 2.79 MB
Adults escalation policy for Swindon
Document for the resolution of multi-agency professional differences.Adults escalation policy for Swindon
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Self-neglect – Multi-agency policy and guidance on responding to self-neglect
Guidance and procedure for responding to self-neglect and hoarding concerns and enquiries in Swindon. Published September 2021.Adult safeguarding and domestic abuse guide to support practitioners and managers
This guide sets out the overlaps between safeguarding and domestic abuse including approaches and legal frameworks.Deciding if you need to raise a safeguarding concern
Process to follow if you are concerned that an adult is at risk of or is experiencing abuse or neglect.Deciding if you need to raise a safeguarding concern
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Guidance to safeguarding adults in Swindon
Checklist for maintaining good practice in responding, reporting and recording when someone has a concern.Guidance to safeguarding adults in Swindon
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Swindon Safeguarding Partnership Newsletters 2020-21
Newsletters available from May 2020 to end of 2021.Swindon Safeguarding Partnership Newsletter - 2 December 2021
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Swindon Safeguarding Partnership Newsletter - 27 October 2021
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Swindon Safeguarding Partnership Newsletter - 30 September 2021
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Swindon Safeguarding Partnership Newsletter - 19 August 2021
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Size: 1.07 MB
Swindon Safeguarding Partnership Newsletter - 21 July 2021 - Ofsted issue
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Swindon Safeguarding Partnership Newsletter - 1 July 2021
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Swindon Safeguarding Partnership Newsletter - 27 May 2021
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Swindon Safeguarding Partnership Newsletter - 6 May 2021
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Swindon Safeguarding Partnership Newsletter - 24 April 2021
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Swindon Safeguarding Partnership Newsletter - 24 March 2021
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Swindon Safeguarding Partnership Newsletter - 1 March 2021
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Swindon Safeguarding Partnership Newsletter - 9 February 2021
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Swindon Safeguarding Partnership Newsletter - 12 January 2021
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Swindon Safeguarding Partnership Newsletter - 9 December 2020
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Swindon Safeguarding Partnership Newsletter - 17 November 2020
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Swindon Safeguarding Partnership Newsletter - 27 October 2020
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Swindon Safeguarding Partnership Newsletter - 5 October 2020
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Swindon Safeguarding Partnership Newsletter - 23 September 2020
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Swindon Safeguarding Partnership Newsletter - 10 September 2020
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Swindon Safeguarding Partnership Newsletter - 10 August 2020
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Swindon Safeguarding Partnership Newsletter - 27 July 2020
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Swindon Safeguarding Partnership Newsletter - 13 July 2020
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Swindon Safeguarding Partnership Newsletter - 29 June 2020
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Swindon Safeguarding Partnership Newsletter - 15 June 2020
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Swindon Safeguarding Partnership Newsletter - 1 June 2020
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Swindon Safeguarding Partnership Newsletter - 18 May 2020
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Risk enablement and positive risk taking policy, procedures and guidance
A framework to support risk enablement and positive risk taking in adult social care. Includes risk assessment form. Updated June 2022.Risk enablement and positive risk taking policy, procedures and guidance
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REP risk assessment form
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Safeguarding adults easier to read guide
Document outlining what abuse is and what can you do to help stop it.Safeguarding adults easier to read guide
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Safeguarding adults staff guide
Guide for all staff on what they need to know about reporting suspected abuse or neglect of adults.Safeguarding adults staff guide
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Size: 169.03 KB
Safeguarding adults review framework 2019
This document sets out the Swindon LSAB agreed framework for undertaking a systematic evaluation of inter-agency involvement.Safeguarding adults review framework 2019
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Safeguarding adults leaflet
Leaflet providing all you need to know about reporting abuse or neglect.Safeguarding adults leaflet
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Safeguarding adults in Swindon poster
Poster giving step by step guide to reporting abuse and making a referral.Safeguarding adults in Swindon poster
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Slavery and modern trafficking statement 2018
This plan details the overall strategy for the local response to referred individuals who may be survivors of human trafficking or modern slavery in Wiltshire and Swindon.Slavery and modern trafficking statement 2018
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Size: 4.33 MB
South West position of trust framework
A framework and process for responding to allegations and concerns against people working with adults with care and support needs.South West position of trust framework
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Multi-Agency Risk Assessment Conference (MARAC) referral
MARAC referral form and DASH risk assessment checklist document. Latest versions published March 2022.Understanding what constitues a safeguarding concern
Suggested multi-agency framework to support practice, recording and reporting.Understanding what constitues a safeguarding concern
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Your guide to safeguarding in Swindon
This booklet tells you about the way we keep people safe from abuse.Your guide to safeguarding in Swindon
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Size: 1.74 MB
Pan BSW Policy on Unsuspected Bruising or Injuries in Children who are not Independently Mobile
Policy on suspected bruising or unexplained injury in a child who is not independently mobile. Latest version published November 2022.Bruising in Non-Mobile Infants leaflet
Information for parents and carers about bruising or injury on babies and children who are not independently mobile. Latest version published November 2022.Bruising in Non-Mobile Infants leaflet
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Forced marriage practice guidance
Guidance designed to provide professionals/ practitioners with information about responding to indications that a young person is at risk of a forced marriage. Latest version published September 2015.Forced marriage practice guidance
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Size: 401.12 KB
Health Attendance at Strategy Discussions
Guidance for health professional’s attending/contributing to strategy discussions held under Swindon child protection procedures. Latest version published November 2022.Health Attendance at Strategy Discussions
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Size: 1.16 MB
Multi-agency standards for safeguarding children
Document outlining the expectations of agencies and professionals who work with children who require a statutory child protection response. Latest version published August 2021.Multi-agency standards for safeguarding children
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Size: 1.08 MB
Online safety social media policy
This guidance provides a building block for organisations to develop their own advice and guidance about social media safer working practice. Latest version published July 2018.Online safety social media policy
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Safeguarding discharge planning protocol
Support for multi-agency staff to make appropriate arrangements for the safe discharge and transfer of children and young people from acute hospital settings. Latest version published March 2017.Safeguarding discharge planning protocol
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See the adult, see the child practice guidelines
Multi-agency practice guidelines for the assessment, support and case management of families. Latest version published January 2018.See the adult, see the child practice guidelines
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Working with fathers - 7-minute brief
7-minute brief on the subject 'Working with fathers'. Published October 2021.Working with fathers - 7-minute brief
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Safeguarding unborn babies - 7-minute brief
7-minute brief document on the subject 'Safeguarding unborn babies'. Published October 2021.Safeguarding unborn babies - 7-minute brief
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Practitioners guide to strategy discussions - 7-minute brief
7-minute brief document on the subject 'Practitioners guide to strategy discussions'. Published October 2021.Practitioners guide to strategy discussions - 7-minute brief
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Adult safeguarding policy and procedures
Swindon Safeguarding Partnership's policy and procedures document for safeguarding adults. This version published October 2021.Adult safeguarding policy and procedures
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Size: 1.32 MB
Parents guide to online exploitation
Document providing information about how criminals use the internet to exploit children. Published November 2021.Parents guide to online exploitation
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Language practice briefs for those at risk of exploitation
SSP 7-miniute brief documents. Latest version published May 2022.Using appropriate language for those subject to or at risk of exploitation
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Size: 1.31 MB
Practice brief: exploitation and language - words matter
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Size: 1.16 MB
Safeguarding is for everyone - Know your role
SSP 7-miniute brief document. Published November 2021.Safeguarding is for everyone - Know your role
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Size: 1.61 MB
Making words matter - A practice knowledge briefing
Briefing on the importance of attending to language when working with children subject to or at risk of exploitation.Making words matter - A practice knowledge briefing
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Safeguarding children – Oral Health
7-minute briefing detailing the causes of tooth decay, good practice, dental neglect and finding a dentist.Safeguarding children – Oral Health
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Size: 1.26 MB
Self-neglect - Multi-agency resources for responding to self-neglect
Document extracted from 'Multi-agency policy and guidance on responding to self-neglect'. Updated December 2021.Self-neglect - Multi-agency resources for responding to self-neglect
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Size: 1.21 MB
Domestic abuse advice information help sheet November 2021
Contact information, telephone numbers and web addresses for services offering advice and support.Domestic abuse advice information help sheet November 2021
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Adult carer awareness/Swindon Carers Centre support - 7-minute brief
7-minute brief document on the subject 'Adult carer awareness/Swindon Carers Centre support'. Published December 2021.Adult carer awareness/Swindon Carers Centre support - 7-minute brief
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DSL handbook
Designated Safeguarding Lead handbook. Latest version published November 2021.DSL handbook
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Education safeguarding policy template
Published December 2021.Education safeguarding policy template
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Keeping children safe in education - Summary of changes in September 2021
Summary of changes to national guidance. Published September 2021.Keeping children safe in education - Summary of changes in September 2021
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Child sexual abuse - Intra-familial sexual abuse, harmful sexual behaviour, peer-on-peer abuse and consent
Practice brief document. Updated September 2022. Updates relate to changes to child on child abuse (formerly known as peer on peer abuse) and learning from a local case review.Risk outside the home - adopting a contextual safeguarding approach
7-minute briefing providing understanding and response to young people’s experiences of significant harm experienced beyond their families.Risk outside the home - adopting a contextual safeguarding approach
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Swindon safety mapping exercise
Approach to safeguarding that supports practitioners to recognise and respond to the harm young people experience outside of the home.Swindon safety mapping exercise
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Size: 1.22 MB
ROTH - Safety mapping and planning with young people in Swindon
This document can be used for safety planning with children, families and networks and has been adapted for use in Swindon. Published in January 2022.ROTH - Safety mapping and planning with young people in Swindon
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Size: 3.44 MB
Swindon Safeguarding Partnership Newsletters 2022
SSP newsletters published in calendar year 2022.Swindon Safeguarding Partnership Newsletter - 31 October
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Swindon Safeguarding Partnership Newsletter - 17 August 2022
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Size: 1.01 MB
Swindon Safeguarding Partnership Newsletter - 21 July 2022
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Size: 960.98 KB
Swindon Safeguarding Partnership Newsletter - 24 May 2022
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Size: 1.12 MB
Swindon Safeguarding Partnership Newsletter - 26 April 2022
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Size: 948.44 KB
Swindon Safeguarding Partnership Newsletter - 7 March 2022
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Swindon Safeguarding Partnership Newsletter - 24 January 2022
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Size: 1.19 MB
Child Exploitation Risk Assessment Framework (CERAF)
Child Exploitation Risk Assessment Framework (CERAF) guidance document and form. Published January 2022.Child Exploitation Risk Assessment Framework (CERAF) - Guidance notes
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Size: 486.33 KB
Child Exploitation Risk Assessment Framework (CERAF) - Form
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Size: 151.5 KB
CYP support referral form - Swindon Domestic Abuse Support Service
Support referral form for children and young people to access the Swindon Domestic Abuse Support Service. Latest version published March 2022.CYP support referral form - Swindon Domestic Abuse Support Service
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Size: 66.97 KB
Whats happening tool
A tool to support parents and carers.Whats happening tool
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Size: 274.82 KB
All around me tool
Tool for parents, carers and schools.All around me tool
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Size: 181.7 KB
SSP practice brief - DASH risk identification checklist and MARAC
Briefing document on domestic abuse, stalking, harassment, honour-based violence (DASH) risk identification checklist (RIC) and multi-agency risk assessment conferences (MARAC). Published March 2022.SSP practice brief - DASH risk identification checklist and MARAC
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Size: 1.96 MB
Support for adults in Swindon experiencing suicidal ideation
Documents aimed at staff working within agencies in Swindon and contains a summary of available help and support for adults who are experiencing suicidal ideation. Updated May 2022.Support for adults in Swindon experiencing suicidal ideation
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SSP practice brief - Suicide awareness prevention and local resources
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Size: 1.13 MB
Risk outside the home - Toolkit of resources for professionals
Document providing resources for safeguarding professionals on risk outside the home (ROTH). Published March 2022.Risk outside the home - Toolkit of resources for professionals
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Size: 2.85 MB
Local child safeguarding practice review guidance
This guidance provides multi-agency safeguarding arrangements across Swindon with a framework for the commissioning and dissemination of learning.Local child safeguarding practice review guidance
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Size: 1.66 MB
Health Professionals Attendance at Child Protection Conferences Protocol
Proposal suggesting a change to current practice so that children living in Swindon, aged 5 and under, and made subject to a Child Protection plan, have the most appropriate health professional.Health Professionals Attendance at Child Protection Conferences Protocol
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Size: 767.62 KB
ROTH - framework template
Template for listing details of the young person who may be at risk outside the home.ROTH - framework template
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Prevent duty
Powerpoint presentation for 7-minute briefings.Prevent duty
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Size: 825.3 KB
Vulnerability and protective factors in pregnancy to early parenthood
A resource to support practitioners working with families from 0-5 years across BANES, Swindon and Wiltshire.Vulnerability and protective factors in pregnancy to early parenthood
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Size: 560.17 KB
Perinatal mental health
7-minute briefing Power Point presentation for mental health support in Swindon. Latest version July 2022.Perinatal mental health
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Hoarding guidance
Document setting out a framework for collaborative multi-agency working in Swindon, using a ‘person centred approach’ model to support individuals demonstrating hoarding behaviours.Hoarding guidance
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Size: 853.33 KB
Child Q - safeguarding practice review
7-minute briefing also highlighting the presence of 'adultification bias'.Child Q - safeguarding practice review
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Multi agency meeting guidance working with adults
Multi agency meeting guidance working with adults
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Female genital mutilation policy - September 2022
Female genital mutilation policy - September 2022
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Size: 379.95 KB
SSP practice brief - Discriminatory abuse
Briefing document on discriminatory abuse. Published September 2022.SSP practice brief - Discriminatory abuse
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Size: 954.67 KB
Right Help at the Right Time – PowerPoint Sept 2022
Right Help at the Right Time – PowerPoint Sept 2022
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Size: 3.03 MB
Right Help at the Right Time – PowerPoint Sept 2022 – with audio and presentation notes
Right Help at the Right Time – PowerPoint Sept 2022 – with audio and presentation notes
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Size: 13.57 MB
SSP Parent Carer Resource Child Exploitation October 2022
SSP Parent Carer Resource Child Exploitation October 2022
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Size: 1.48 MB
SSP Practice brief - female genital mutilation October 2022
SSP Practice brief - female genital mutilation October 2022
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Size: 1.16 MB
SSP practice brief - Modern slavery human trafficking national referral mechanism (NRM) - October 2022
SSP practice brief - Making a good referral
SSP practice brief - Making a good referral guidance document - 3 November 2022
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SSP_practice_brief___Making_a_good_referral_form
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Size: 816.79 KB
Swindon youth safety strategy - March 2022
Document which sets outs the foundations for a four year ambitious action plan.Swindon youth safety strategy - March 2022
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Size: 6.95 MB
SSP Practice Brief Adult Exploitation
SSP Practice Brief Adult Exploitation
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Size: 1.48 MB
