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Joint Targeted Area Inspection Announced
Information about the Joint Targeted Area Inspection in Norfolk announced on 25 November 2024. The inspection will focus on the multi-agency response to children, including unborn children, who are victims of domestic abuse.
Norfolk's Local Plan For Multi-Agency Safeguarding Arrangements (MASA) 2024
Norfolk's MASA, which sets out how the statutory partners work together to keep children safe from harm, is now published. This iteration of the plan is fully compliant with Working Together 2023 and includes details of our Lead and Delegated Statutory partners as well as more information on how education supports the arrangements as well as the crucial role that data and intelligence plays in our safeguarding work.
Norfolk's Joint Agency Group Supervision: QA and Monitoring System
The Norfolk Safeguarding Children Partnership is pleased to announce the launch of the revised model of Joint Agency Group Supervision (JAGS). Please take a minute to read the revised guidance and use the MS Form if you would like to request a JAGS.
Increase in DBS check related costs
DBS is increasing their application fees, with the increases coming into effect on 2 December 2024.
UASC Future You webinar on 03 December at 16:30
Future You are running a free webinar for unaccompanied minors and their supporters on navigating the journey to Higher Education.
Designated Safeguarding Leads (DSLs) Webinar: The Family Help Model, 1-2pm Wednesday 27 November
This webinar will be led by Jenifer Dewar, Norfolk County Council's Assistant Director of Family Help and High Needs. DSLs will have the opportunity to learn more about the new Family Help Teams that are providing multi-disciplinary support to vulnerable children and families in Norfolk.
INTRAN and Anti-Bullying Week 2024: Addressing Silent Suffering
Information from INTRAN on supporting children and young people and best practice tips for using interpretation services.
Networking Event for Educators & Early Years Professionals - 12 Nov 24
Free networking event at Open Academy.
Bite Sized Briefing: Anti-Bullying Week
Watch our newly launched bite sized briefing, supporting your school or setting to celebrate Anti-Bullying Week as easily as possible.
Gangs and County Lines awareness session for parents and carers
Details of a session on 14 November being run by St Giles on behalf of the NSCP for parents and carers about Gangs and County Lines.
Domestic Homicide Review Webinar on 08 November 2024
This webinar will focus on working with perpetrators and understanding what programmes are in place in Norfolk to support active work with perpetrators of domestic abuse.
Safeguarding Webinar for Designated Safeguarding Leads from Matthew Project and Change Grow Live
This 60-minute webinar from The Matthew Project and Change Grow Live (CGL) is for trained DSLs.