News
Here is a complete list of our published news articles.
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What happens to your safeguarding referral when it reaches the Multi Agency Safeguarding Hub (MASH)?
Published on Wednesday, February 23, 2022 by Linda Rumbold
Have you reported a safeguarding concern, but are not sure what happens next?Whether you are a concerned member of the public or a safeguarding professional this short video may help. Danielle from the Multi Agency Safeguarding Hub (MASH) explains what happens once a safeguarding referral reaches the MASH, how it is triaged for urgency, and what feedback you can expect.
Safeguarding Adults Week
Published on Wednesday, November 17, 2021 by Linda Rumbold
Safeguarding Adults Week - 15th to 21st November 2021"Safeguarding Adults Week is an opportunity for organisations to come together to raise awareness of important safeguarding issues. The aim is to highlight safeguarding key issues, facilitate conversations and to raise awareness of safeguarding best practice. So we can all be better together." (Ann Craft Trust)
Report into Safeguarding at Latitude
Published on Monday, July 26, 2021 by Amy Underwood
The Suffolk Safeguarding Partnership Team attended Latitude to help oversee the Safeguarding support at the Festival. The Chair of the Suffolk Safeguarding Partnership has written a report into the weekend, read it in full here: Suffolk Safeguarding Partnership support to Latitude Festival
Suffolk Safeguarding Partnership Annual Report
Published on Wednesday, July 21, 2021 by Amy Underwood
Have you checked out the Suffolk Safeguarding Partnerships Annual Report : SSP Annual Report 2020/2021
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Teachers from a Suffolk School go viral!
Published on Wednesday, June 23, 2021 by Amy Underwood
Check out this great video – Teachers from Ormiston Academy in Sudbury have done a take on The Greatest Showmen for their school leavers on Tik Tok - it’s gone viral on BBC and Radio 1.
Everyone's Invited Website
Published on Monday, April 12, 2021 by Amy Underwood- Suffolk Safeguarding Partnership
The Suffolk Safeguarding Partnership are aware of the website and associated reports and will respond to all referrals that are made in respect of Suffolk children with urgency and a determination to help. We continue to work closely with partners in the Police Service and Education sector to ensure that safeguarding remains a priority.
Coronavirus Vaccinations for the Over 70s
Published on Tuesday, February 9, 2021 by Sarah Barnes
People aged 70 or older in England who have not yet had their coronavirus vaccination, but would like to, can now book online using the link below or by calling 119. They do not need to wait for the NHS to contact them.
Safeguarding Adults Week- 2020
Published on Monday, November 16, 2020 by Amy Underwood
This week is Safeguarding Week. Every day this week will cover a different safeguarding theme.
World Elder Abuse Day 2020
Published on Monday, June 15, 2020 by Amy Underwood
Today is United Nations’ World Elder Abuse Awareness Day 2020!
The Herbert Protocol
Published on Thursday, May 21, 2020 by Amy Underwood
The Herbert Protocol - Refreshed
The Out of Sight? Vulnerable Young People Report
Published on Thursday, May 21, 2020 by Amy Underwood
The Out of Sight? Vulnerable Young People report highlights the scale of young people’s needs which have increased or been caused by the pandemic, and calls for a clear exit strategy for young people who are likely to be included in the early stages of release from lockdown measures. The Suffolk Safeguarding Partnership would like to thank Mark Straw from Community PRAXIS for sharing this report with us.
Read more on "The Out of Sight? Vulnerable Young People Report"
Covid-19 and early intervention: Evidence, challenges and risks relating to virtual and digital delivery
Published on Thursday, May 21, 2020 by Amy Underwood
The Covid-19 pandemic has created a global public health crisis that is having and will continue to have a profound impact on every area of life. Many services for children and families will face significant disruption, as a wide range of services – such as parenting classes, home visiting programmes, youth work, counselling services and school-based services – have traditionally been delivered face-to-face.
Keeping Yourself and others 'Safe and Sound’ Conference
Published on Thursday, May 21, 2020 by Amy Underwood
Community Action Suffolk are offering an on-demand safeguarding conference for the Voluntary Community and Social Enterprise Sector (Available from 28 May 2020)
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Volunteering during COVID-19
Published on Friday, May 15, 2020 by Amy Underwood
Community Action Suffolk have produced the links below to help if you are running or thinking of running a group of volunteers during the pandemic. There is also useful Safeguarding advice to support and keep people safe.
Trading Standards - "The Language of Scams" - how you are persuaded to part with your money
Published on Wednesday, May 6, 2020 by Amy Underwood
This publication shows how criminals use language in subtle and powerful ways to scam people out of money. It highlights how, far from the popular idea of the gullible or vulnerable person ‘falling for’ a scam, the reality is that scammers are highly skilled manipulators of language who use techniques designed to make people feel at ease and disguise any cause for concern.
Keeping adults safe: How to spot and respond to signs of abuse or neglect
Published on Friday, May 1, 2020 by Sadie Cable
Now more than ever, professionals need to be vigilant in spotting signs of abuse in adults. The landscape around us has changed, and the way in which worrying signs may present themselves may be different, but abuse does not disappear.
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Appendix D – Temporary revised guidance on safeguarding in schools during COVID-19 pandemic
Published on Tuesday, April 28, 2020 by Amy Underwood
Appendix D – Temporary revised guidance on safeguarding in schools during COVID-19 pandemic
See it, Recognise it, Report it – keeping Suffolk’s residents safe from harm
Published on Tuesday, April 28, 2020 by Anthony Douglas
Today's article in the East Anglian Daily Times features our Independent Chair, Anthony Douglas, giving an update on what the Suffolk Safeguarding Partnership are doing during the Pandemic and how you can do your bit to support the Safeguarding effort in the County.
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Schools guidance on coronavirus (COVID-19)
Published on Monday, April 27, 2020 by Amy Underwood
The Schools team regularly update their guidance on how schools in Suffolk are affected by COVID-19, including closures and the provision for key workers. There is a really useful section on Safety Measures in Schools, Emotional Wellbeing Information for School Leaders and Pupils, along with advice on Travelling to School during the Pandemic.
Access to PREVENT Training from Home during COVID-19
Published on Friday, April 24, 2020 by Amy Underwood
There is now access to online counter terrorism training from home. Counter Terrorism officers are making their internationally renowned, online training for the public easier to access from home. You can access the 45 minute course here:
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New Safeguarding Children Training Group 2-3 (COVID Interim Measure)
Published on Friday, April 24, 2020 by Amy Underwood
You are now able to book onto the New Safeguarding Children Training Group 2-3 (COVID Interim Measure) via CPD on course code M-ESGC2020
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Safeguarding and remote education during coronavirus (COVID-19)
Published on Tuesday, April 21, 2020 by Amy Underwood
Most children are being educated at home during the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak, so school leaders and teachers are having to adjust to remote education strategies. While this is happening, it is important that schools continue to follow safeguarding procedures.
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Guidance for NHS & Social Care Staff : Check if a COVID-19 patient has an attorney or deputy
Published on Monday, April 20, 2020 by Amy Underwood
Guidance - NHS and social care staff: check if a COVID-19 patient has an attorney or deputy.
Emergency MCA DoLs Guidance During the Coronavirus Pandemic
Published on Thursday, April 16, 2020 by Amy Underwood
The Department of Health and Social Care have issued some updated emergency guidance on the use of MCA and DOLS during the pandemic.
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Advice if your child is ill during COVID-19
Published on Wednesday, April 15, 2020 by Amy Underwood
If your child is ill during the Coronavirus Pandemic it is unlikely to be symptoms of the virus but this chart that has been issued by Healthier Together and Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health can help you decide the best course of action to take.
Safeguarding Video for Volunteers
Published on Wednesday, April 15, 2020 by Amy Underwood
Waltham Forest Council have produced a great video to help support Volunteers and raise their awareness of Safeguarding during the current Coronavirus Pandemic.
Safeguarding During the Coronavirus
Published on Friday, February 21, 2020 by Amy Underwood
Here at the Suffolk Safeguarding Partnership we are committed to Safeguarding Children, Adults and Young People. Now more than ever you may be feeling anxious and unsure who to turn to if you need support or advice.
Books Beyond Words
Published on Thursday, February 20, 2020 by Amy Underwood
Today we are promoting the 'Books Beyond Words Website'.
COVID-19 Suffolk Response
Published on Wednesday, February 19, 2020 by Anthony Douglas
The stress of the lockdown is affecting many individuals and families across Suffolk.