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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 August 2023.Cross border protocol
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Size: 572.62 KB
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 October 2024.Appendix - Swindon additional child protection procedures for disabled children
(PDF)
Size: 202.15 KB
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 October 2024.Disabled children: Intimate care guidance
(PDF)
Size: 330.27 KB
Multi-Agency Process for the Resolution of Professional Disagreements Relating to Safeguarding Protection of Children (Escalation Process)
Multi-agency policy on resolution of professional disagreements relating to the safeguarding and protection of children in Swindon (escalation process). Latest version published February 2024.Example child protection policy for community organisations
Document providing a template for community organisations to create a child protection policy. Latest version updated June 2024.Example child protection policy for community organisations
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Size: 397.15 KB
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
(PDF)
Size: 376.15 KB
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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Size: 301 KB
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. Published June 2024.Capturing the voice of the child in records
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Size: 1.14 MB
Voice of the child learning from case reviews briefing
(PDF)
Size: 185.36 KB
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
(PPTX)
Size: 155.08 KB
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 April 2023.Coercive control
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Size: 605.34 KB
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
(PPTX)
Size: 153.49 KB
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
(PDF)
Size: 113.41 KB
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 June 2024.Mental capacity act
(PDF)
Size: 612.38 KB
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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Size: 105.87 KB
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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Size: 905.78 KB
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 March 2025.Neglect framework and practice guidance
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Size: 450.16 KB
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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Size: 116.5 KB
Professional Curiosity resource packs
Resource packs for sharing learning and improving practice.Professional Curiosity Resource Pack
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Size: 1.32 MB
Professional Curiosity Learning Resource SABN
(PDF)
Size: 66.97 KB
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 June 2024.Self-neglect - 7-minute brief
(PDF)
Size: 937.97 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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Size: 397.94 KB
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
(PPTX)
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
(PPTX)
Size: 1.56 MB
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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Size: 938.12 KB
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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Size: 144.37 KB
Multi-agency policy and guidance on responding to self-neglect
Guidance, procedures and welfare and safety plan appendices for responding to self-neglect and hoarding concerns and enquiries in Swindon. Last updated August 2024.Multi-agency policy and guidance on responding to self-neglect – June 2024
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Size: 999.47 KB
Quick guide to self-neglect procedures
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Size: 105.27 KB
Appendix 1A - Welfare and Safety Plan
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Size: 76.11 KB
Appendix 1B - Welfare and Safety Plan Practitioner Guidance
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Size: 126.81 KB
Appendix 3 - Proposed Agenda for MDT Meetings
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Size: 15.55 KB
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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Size: 77.07 KB
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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Size: 460.7 KB
Safeguarding adults leaflet
Leaflet providing all you need to know about reporting abuse or neglect.Safeguarding adults leaflet
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Size: 317.64 KB
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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Size: 716.99 KB
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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Size: 710.91 KB
Multi-Agency Risk Assessment Conference (MARAC) referral
MARAC referral form and DASH risk assessment checklist document. Latest versions published March 2022.Understanding what constitutes a safeguarding concern
Suggested multi-agency framework to support practice, recording and reporting.Understanding what constitues a safeguarding concern
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Size: 419.29 KB
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 January 2025.Bruising in Non-Mobile Infants leaflet
Information for parents and carers about bruising or injury on babies and children who are not independently mobile. Updated in January 2025.Bruising in Non-Mobile Infants leaflet
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Size: 508.16 KB
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
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 February 2023.Safeguarding discharge planning protocol - February 2023
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Size: 728.52 KB
Think family practice guidance
Multi-agency practice guidelines for the assessment, support and case management of families. Latest version published March 2024.Think Family Practice Guidance 2024
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Size: 520.39 KB
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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Size: 578.66 KB
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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Size: 477.62 KB
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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Size: 690.15 KB
Adult safeguarding policy and procedures
Swindon Safeguarding Partnership's policy and procedures document for safeguarding adults. This version published September 2024.Adult safeguarding policy and procedures
(PDF)
Size: 727.53 KB
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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Size: 736.86 KB
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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Size: 604.68 KB
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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Size: 644.35 KB
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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Size: 558.13 KB
Education safeguarding policy template
Published December 2021.Education safeguarding policy template
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Size: 96.33 KB
Keeping Children Safe in Education 2023
Summary of changes to national guidance. Published June 2023.Keeping Children Safe in Education 2023
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Size: 1.2 MB
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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Size: 489.21 KB
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
(PDF)
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
Child Exploitation Risk Assessment Framework (CERAF)
Child Exploitation Risk Assessment Framework (CERAF) guidance document and form. Published August 2024.Child Exploitation Risk Assessment Framework (CERAF) Guidance 2024
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Size: 1.17 MB
Child Exploitation Risk Assessment Framework (CERAF) Form 2024
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Size: 93.57 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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Size: 290.64 KB
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: 415.02 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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Size: 18.04 KB
Prevent duty
Powerpoint presentation for 7-minute briefings.Prevent duty
(PDF)
Size: 826.62 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
(PDF)
Size: 540.67 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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Size: 844.7 KB
Multi agency meeting guidance working with adults
Multi agency meeting guidance working with adults
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Size: 543.82 KB
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
(PDF)
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 - April 2024
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Size: 1.05 MB
SSP_practice_brief___Making_a_good_referral_form
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Size: 858.88 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
(PDF)
Size: 6.95 MB
SSP Practice Brief Adult Exploitation
SSP Practice Brief Adult Exploitation
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Size: 1.48 MB
SSP action plan proforma
SSP action plan proforma
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Size: 280.67 KB
SUDI 7 minute brief
SUDI 7 minute brief
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Size: 175.24 KB
SAR policy
SAR policy
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Size: 1.05 MB
Non fatal strangulation - March 2023
Non fatal strangulation - March 2023
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Size: 691.61 KB
Counter Corruption Unit Wiltshire Police - 7 minute briefing May 2023
Counter Corruption Unit Wiltshire Police - 7 minute briefing May 2023
(PDF)
Size: 556.1 KB
Adults large scale organisation abuse procedures May 2023
Adults large scale organisation abuse procedures May 2023
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Size: 767.45 KB
Financial abuse and exploitation - May 2023
Financial abuse and exploitation - May 2023
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Size: 1.17 MB
Open2Change referral form
Open2Change referral form
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Size: 148.5 KB
Domestic abuse within families - learning from reviews
Domestic abuse within families - learning from reviews
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Size: 1.76 MB
Mental Capacity Act 16 to 17 year olds learning from reviews
Mental Capacity Act 16 to 17 year olds learning from reviews
(PDF)
Size: 1.17 MB
CONTEST factsheet July 2023
CONTEST factsheet July 2023
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Size: 96.11 KB
Trauma-informed practice learning from reviews - Practice brief
practice brief provides some useful information and links to resources for professionals and services to assist them to adopt a trauma-informed approach. Published August 2023.Trauma-informed practice learning from reviews - Practice brief
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Size: 1.43 MB
SSP practice brief - Working with resistance or disguised compliance
This resource aims to address the complex issue of resistant behaviours including ‘disguisedcompliance and non engagement’ to fully understand how it might present itself. Latest version July 2024.
SSP practice brief - Working with resistance or disguised compliance
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Size: 1.92 MB
Swindon carers centre - adult carer awareness - November 2023
Swindon carers centre - adult carer awareness - November 2023
(PDF)
Size: 562.08 KB
SBC - Contact Swindon FAQs
Frequently asked questions about the service.SBC - Contact Swindon FAQs
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Size: 172.32 KB
Neglect Strategy 2024-2027
Neglect Strategy 2024-2027
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Size: 815.21 KB
Causing enquiries guidance - April 2024
Causing enquiries guidance - April 2024
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Size: 803.92 KB
Appendix 1 - Caused enquiry form
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Size: 15.93 KB
Safeguarding unborn babies and under 1s presentations
Series of documents relating to safeguarding unborn babies and under 1's.Bruising in non-mobile babies presentation
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Size: 881.56 KB
Building resilience and promoting early attachment
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Size: 627.15 KB
Dads matter too
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Size: 1.33 MB
Icon presentation
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Size: 2.96 MB
Learning from case reviews presentation
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Size: 665.04 KB
Perinatal mental health presentation
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Size: 2.54 MB
Promoting safer sleep presentation
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Size: 1.64 MB
System improvements for under 1 commissioning
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Size: 2.52 MB
Tools for practice presentation
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Size: 3.02 MB
What happens after abuse and neglect is reported
This leaflet summarises the adult safeguarding role in Swindon.What happens after abuse and neglect is reported
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Size: 362.52 KB
What is abuse and neglect
Leaflet explaining the difference between abuse and neglect, adult safeguarding and types of abuse.What is abuse and neglect
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Size: 116.28 KB
Top Tips on having courageous conversations
Document providing information to improve conversations, be prepared and motivational. Latest version published June 2024.Top Tips on having courageous conversations - June 2024
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Size: 485.35 KB
Top Tips from Swindon experts with experience
Document providing bulleted list of helpful tips. Latest version June 2024.Top Tips from Swindon experts with experience - June 2024
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Size: 225.46 KB
Presentation slides - Live Well
Case study on self-neglect from the Healthy Communities Manager, at Live Well Swindon. Latest version June 2024.Presentation slides - Live Well
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Size: 720.1 KB
SSP Multi-agency Safeguarding Supervision Framework and Principles
Document aims to agree and establish key principles across all agencies and is aimed at all staff who work with children, young people, adults who are ‘at risk.SSP Multi-agency Safeguarding Supervision Framework and Principles - June 2024
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Size: 622.99 KB
Early Intervention Youth and Community Strategy 2023-2027
Early Intervention Youth and Community Strategy to encompass the direction of Swindon’stwo-year Children's Services Improvement Plan.
Early Intervention Youth and Community Strategy 2023-2027
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Size: 2.42 MB
Example of completion of a Welfare and Safety Plan
Document providing top tips on using this tool from experts with experience. Latest version July 2024.Example of completion of a Welfare and Safety Plan
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Size: 378.15 KB
Hoarding support group leaflet
Leaflet showing dates of upcoming hoarding support group meetings and where they take place. Latest version for 2024-2025.Hoarding support group leaflet
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Size: 617.3 KB
Autism and learning disability Information and training
Document providing links to resources including information about Oliver McGowan mandatory training.Autism and learning disability Information and training
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Size: 251.31 KB
Sarahs Law and CSODS – child sex offender disclosure scheme
7 minute brief discussing Sarah's Law, which allows you to find out if someone is at risk.Sarahs Law and CSODS – child sex offender disclosure scheme
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Size: 1.17 MB
Children Looked After presentation slides
Slides for webinar relating to Children Looked After and Care Experienced Young People: Who arethey and what are their needs and how
best to support them.
Children Looked After presentation slides
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Size: 1.18 MB
Looked After Children quiz answers
Quiz answers for webinar relating to Children Looked After and Care Experienced Young People: Who are they and what are their needs and howbest to support them.
Looked After Children quiz answers
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Size: 185.13 KB
Supporting ICON Week and preventing abusive head trauma in babies
Documents supporting ICON week taking place from 23 to 27 September 2024.Babies cry, you can cope
(PDF)
Size: 258.03 KB
ICON week 2024 - Communications toolkit
(PDF)
Size: 383.39 KB
Adultification - September 2024
7 minute brief providing information on Adultification - context, challenges and reflective practice.Adultification - September 2024
(PDF)
Size: 438.41 KB
Sudden Unexpected Death in Infancy (SUDI) Policy – BSW, October 2024
This policy has been developed as a result of findings from a SUDI audit carried out in B&NES and Swindon in 2022.Sudden Unexpected Death in Infancy (SUDI) Policy – BSW, October 2024
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Size: 1.37 MB
Sudden unexplained death in infancy (SUDI) prevention guidance and pathway – BSW – October 2024
This guide supports all staff, including those working with adults who are parents, to deliver safer sleep messages or advice.BSW Multi-agency pre-birth protocol to safeguard unborn babies - October 2024
Protocol applying to all professionals who have identified any concerns for the unborn baby, providing a robust framework for responding to safeguarding concerns at the earliest opportunity.BSW Multi-agency pre-birth protocol to safeguard unborn babies - October 2024
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Size: 350.16 KB
Adult exploitation screening tool and guidance
Screening tool and guidance document, to be used to help inform professional judgement where you suspect there is a possible risk of exploitation.Guidance for Adult Exploitation Screening Tool
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Size: 345.95 KB
Adult Exploitation Screening Tool
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Size: 76.93 KB
Early intervention support for children and families in Swindon
Document providing advice and guidance on early intervention support. Latest version September 2024.Early intervention support for children and families in Swindon
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Size: 2.65 MB
Look Say Sing Play webinar for professionals flyer
Professional's webinar to hear more about Look, Say, Sing, Play and the new resources you can access to support Swindon families.Look Say Sing Play webinar for professionals flyer
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Size: 149.16 KB
Look Say Sing Play webinars for parents and carers
Opportunity for parents/carers to access the information and resources.Look Say Sing Play webinars for parents and carers
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Size: 88.71 KB
Serious violence campaign digital toolkit
Serious violence campaign digital toolkit
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Size: 207.1 KB
Right help at the right time journey through the front door
Latest version - November 2024.Right help at the right time journey through the front door
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Size: 4.59 MB
Swindon Safeguarding Partnership All Age Exploitation Strategy 2024-2027
Document outlining the partnership approach we are taking, aimed at professionals who are working to reduce exploitation in Swindon.Swindon Safeguarding Partnership All Age Exploitation Strategy 2024-2027
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Size: 1.66 MB
Scams - 7 minute briefing
Document providing information about the different types of scams, how to recognise them and find support and additional resources. December 2024.Scams - 7 minute briefing
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Size: 442.69 KB
Agencies roles and responsibilities
Table of contact details and information to support the resolving of different situations.Agencies roles and responsibilities
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Size: 246.19 KB
Seven golden rules for safeguarding information sharing
7-minute briefing providing rules on information sharing.Seven golden rules for safeguarding information sharing - 7 minute briefing
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Size: 385.63 KB
Seven golden rules for safeguarding information sharing
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Size: 130.36 KB
Swindon Safeguarding Partnership Response to Childhood Obesity in the Context of Neglect
Document providing insights into child obesity.Fabricated or Induced Illness and Perplexing Presentations in Children and Young People – Chronology template
Document to complete in order to construct a chronological list of involvement by an agency.Mental Capacity Act learning events recordings
Access the recordings of each of the Mental Capacity Act presentations. January 2025.Mental Capacity Act learning events recordings - January 2025
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Size: 107.01 KB
1. Mental Capacity and Best Interest Decision Making slides
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Size: 10.58 MB
2. DoLS and Restraint slides
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Size: 7.62 MB
3. Mental Capacity Act decision making for young people slides
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Size: 12.35 MB
4. Mental Capacity Act executive functioning fluctuating capacity slides
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Size: 6.89 MB
BaNES, Swindon and Wiltshire (BSW) Multi Agency Guidance Fabricated or Induced Illness and Perplexing Presentations in Children and Young People – February 2025
Information about fabricated and induced illness, what to look for and useful resources to support professionals.Fabricated or induced illness and perplexing presentations pathway explainer
Information to provide support about the Red and Amber pathways, referrals and further action.Fabricated or induced illness and perplexing presentations pathway explainer
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Size: 561.52 KB
Homelessness, rough sleeping and safeguarding adults resource
Information from the 'Working across housing, social care and safeguarding to tackle long term rough sleeping' webinar.Homelessness, rough sleeping and safeguarding adults resource
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Size: 123.34 KB
Useful practice model: Look, listen, ask and checkout
This simple model can be very effective in supporting professional curious practice, and identifying causes for concern.Useful practice model: Look, listen, ask and checkout
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