- NEW WSCP 7 Point Briefings
- Spotlight On...Economic Abuse
- Safeguarding Week 2026 Recap
- WSCP Website Updates
- Wakefield CAMHS: Updated Contact Information & Referral Process
- Welcome to the WSCP Training Brochure - What's on Offer this September?
- #Look Closer Programme of Learning - October 26 to March 27
- Blue Light Training for Treatment Resistant Drinkers
- The Social Media Ban: What It Means for the Children's Workforce - FREE Training
- NWG Events
- Education Updates
- Protect Children's Back to School Photos
- Child Safety and Parenting Resources
- Child Safeguarding Practice Review Panel Updates
- Centre of Expertise on Child Sexual Abuse - Guidance & Resources
- NSPCC - Useful Guidance
- Help Shape Future Editions of this E-Bulletin
- Useful Links
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1. NEW WSCP 7 Point Briefings
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Wakefield Safeguarding Children Partnership (WSCP) has published three new 7-point briefings highlighting key learning from recent safeguarding reviews. The briefings provide valuable insights for practitioners and reinforce the importance of professional curiosity, multi-agency working and understanding the lived experience of children and young people.
Rapid Review concerning a 1- year old child - June 2025
In this incident a 3-month-old baby sustained injuries consistent with abusive head trauma at home.
Practice Learning Circle concerning a teenage child - September 2025
WSCP undertook a practice learning circle concerning a teenage child following their sudden and tragic death in September 2025. The child’s death was as a result of an attempt to end their life by suicide
Rapid Review concerning a 1-year old child - October 2025
This review concerned a 1-year-old child who sustained injuries that appeared to be deliberately inflicted.
Click the button below to access the full 7-point briefings and explore the key learning and recommendations arising from these reviews (scroll down to the 7 point briefing section).
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2. SPOTLIGHT ON...Economic Abuse
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Spotting the Signs of Economic Abuse: Why It Matters for Children
Economic abuse is one of the most common forms of domestic abuse, yet it often goes unnoticed. Once you know the signs, however, they can be easier to recognise and responding early can make a significant difference to the safety and wellbeing of both adults and children.
Friends, family members and new partners are often the first people victim-survivors turn to for help, advice or information. Would you know what to say or do if someone you cared about came to you for support?
The Impact on Children:
Economic abuse rarely affects only the adult victim. Children living in households where economic abuse is taking place can experience significant harm, even if they are not directly targeted.
Children may:
- Witness controlling and coercive behaviours around money and resources.
- Experience poverty or material deprivation despite household income being available.
- Miss out on school trips, extracurricular activities, hobbies or social opportunities because finances are tightly controlled.
- Feel worried, anxious or responsible for family financial difficulties.
- Experience instability if the non-abusive parent is prevented from working, accessing benefits or maintaining financial independence.
- Continue to be affected after parental separation, where economic abuse is used to maintain control through child maintenance, legal costs or withholding financial support.
For safeguarding professionals, signs of economic abuse may present through concerns about attendance, participation in school activities, emotional wellbeing, housing instability, or unmet basic needs. Understanding the role of economic abuse can help practitioners identify underlying risks and provide more effective support to children and families.
By increasing awareness of economic abuse, we can better identify families who may be struggling and ensure children receive the help and protection they need.
Surviving Economic Abuse provides information on recognising economic abuse, understanding its impact and accessing support.
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3. Safeguarding Week 2026 Recap
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We would like to express our apologies for the technical issues we had during safeguarding week and the webinar Modern Slavery & Child Trafficking: Vulnerabilities and Windows of Intervention. Due to unforeseen circumstances the webinar was cut short and many of you expressed your desire to find out what happened to child ‘F’, as well as wanting to know more about the excellent work the YJS do with their intervention programme using their ‘communication passport’, which is an excellent tool designed for neurodivergent children. We are really pleased to announce that we have now completed the new recordings as well as uploading the original presentations from the West Yorkshire Police training departments onto the relevant webpage. Please find the link to part 1,2 & 3 of the webinar. Once you have followed this link, scroll down to the learning exchange recordings, grab a cuppa and finish watching the sections you missed! Evaluations:
We normally have a really good response rate for our evaluations but due to the webinar kicking people out, we didn’t get chance to give you the link… Learning Exchanges / Evaluation Form / Wakefield Safeguarding Children Partnership Your responses really do help us to bring you the most up to date and relevant training so if you get a spare 3 minutes, we would love to hear your thoughts! Once we have received your filled out form please let us know if you would like to receive the slides by sending an email to wscpevents@wakefield.gov.uk. Thank you for attending and for your patience as we prepared the recordings for you 😊. And if you missed the event, please feel free to access the recap at your convenience. Check out the feedback received so far: Regional Evaluation Form for Safeguarding week 2026
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The WSCP Business Unit have been busy updating the content on some of our published webpages. Please see the links below for the sections that have been updated this month:
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5. Wakefield CAMHS: Updated Contact Information & Referral Process
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Wakefield CAMHS is reminding professionals, families and partner organisations that its Single Point of Access (SPA) telephone number changed in December 2025 and that referrals are now accepted only via the online referral form or by telephone. Wakefield CAMHS telephone number:01924 316200Please note that referrals by letter are no longer accepted. The updated referral form and eligibility criteria were introduced to improve accessibility and ensure children and young people can access the right support as quickly as possible. For further information, including referral criteria and the online referral form, visit the Wakefield CAMHS service page: https://www.southwestyorkshire.nhs.uk/services/camhs-wakefield/Download the Wakefield CAMHS Contact Leaflet:
Wakefield CAMHS Contact LeafletNeed urgent support?If a child or young person is at immediate risk of harm, call 999 or attend A&E. The CAMHS ReACH Crisis Team is available 8am to 8pm, seven days a week. |
6. Welcome to the WSCP Training Brochure - What's on Offer this September?
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Take a look at all the latest training which features:
- Child Exploitation Learning Exchanges
- Multi-Agency Neglect Training
- OCTOBER DATE ADDED: Working Together a Shared Responsibility
- Engaging with Men Training
- Supporting & Safeguarding LGBTQIA+ Young People
- Every Sleep a Safe Sleep Training
- Relationship Matters: Reducing Parental Conflict Toolkit Training
- Perinatal Mental Health – Impact of Parental Mental Illness on Children
- Ready to Relate / Infant Parents Relationship Cards Training Sessions
- Risk and Resilience Framework Training
- Partner/External Training
- YHMAST Bridging the Gap: Transitional Safeguarding Conference
- Access to recorded training sessions, podcasts, videos, one-minute guides and more.
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7. #Look Closer Programme of Learning - October 26 to March 27
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The Children’s Society’s Look Closer campaign is a national safeguarding initiative designed to help professionals and the wider public recognise and respond to the signs of child exploitation and abuse in everyday settings.
Their next programme of free online learning sessions will run from October 2026 to March 2027, offering valuable opportunities to strengthen knowledge, increase professional curiosity, and develop confidence in identifying and disrupting exploitation.
The sessions are delivered online via Microsoft Teams and are suitable for professionals working with children, young people and families across a range of sectors. Please click here to find out what training is available including session links. |
8. Blue Light Training for Treatment Resistant Drinkers
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Please click here to find out about the Blue Light training being offered by Turning Point Inspiring Recovery.
A Blue Light client is someone with alcohol problems who either does not engage with treatment or does not benefit from it, placing a significant burden on public services. This training will give you the tools to:-
- Identify Blue Light clients
- Support them effectively
- Work within a district wide multi-disciplinary approach
Understanding the impact of parental alcohol use is essential when working with children and families. This training will help practitioners recognise risks, support families effectively and improve outcomes for children. Details of how to register can be found on the flyer above.
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9. The Social Media Ban: What It Means for the Children's Workforce - FREE Training
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The proposed social media ban is expected to come into effect in 2027 and will have implications for schools, colleges, safeguarding practitioners, youth workers, local authorities, charities, and other professionals working with children and young people. This FREE webinar by SWGfL/UKSIC will provide an overview of the proposed measures and explore the practical steps organisations can take now to prepare. They will also discuss the opportunities and challenges created by the legislation, including issues around enforcement, education, safeguarding, and the wider digital lives of children and young people. Booking link: The Social Media Ban: What does it mean for schools and professionals? Tickets, Tuesday 15 September • 4 PM - 5 PM GMT+1 | Eventbrite |
FREE - A Strategic Vision for Eradicating Modern Slavery in the UK
The final report “Decade of Dignity: A Strategic Vision for Eradicating Modern Slavery in the UK" is available for you to download.
The NWG Network is delighted to provide another platform to share the final report via a free online webinar taking pace on the 15th September 10.30am - 12.30pm. Register to attend here.
FREE - NWG Diversity Forum - Theme Misogyny
The Diversity Forum is aimed at professionals and others who work or have a vested interest in safeguarding Children and families.
The forum will focus on misogyny and look at the issue through a reflective angle. Are we doing enough to influence change?
Click here to find out more about the forum's learning outcomes and objectives and to register to attend .
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Prevent Training for Education Settings
Virtual training sessions are available to anyone working within an education setting in England, focussing on the implementation of Prevent. Click here to find out more.
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Wakefield CAMHS
Wakefield CAMHS have made changes to their referral form and contact details, see section 5 above for further details or download the updated CAMHS contact leaflet. |
The Future in Mind Mental Health Support Team in Wakefield
Mental Health Support Teams (MHST) provide early intervention and support for children and young people experiencing emerging emotional wellbeing and mental health needs. The service is available across all mainstream schools, colleges and alternative provision settings in the Wakefield district. Download the MHST leaflet for professionals for more information.
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Keeping Children Safe in Education
Click here to access the NSPCC CASPAR briefing summarising changes in the Department for Education’s (DfE) 2026 edition of Keeping children safe in education (KCSIE). The statutory guidance will come into force and replace KCSIE 2025 on 1 September 2026. |
Reminder: DSL Opinion Form
These opinion forms are your voice as education settings at the WSCP so if you have anything to share please do complete and submit these forms which are sent out 6 times a year.
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Reminder: DSL Forums & Network Meetings Open to All!
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12. Protect Children's Back to School Photos
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How to protect your children's back to school photos
As children return to school, parents, carers and other family members want to capture pictures of this special time of year. And there are now a host of ways to share, from Facebook posts and Instagram reels to TikTok videos.
It's great to have choices – and it’s your choice to keep your photos private or share them on social media.
If you decide to share photos of your children online, taking some simple steps can help to keep them safe and limit the risk of them being seen by people who might misuse them. You’ll be helping to ensure that your children’s back-to-school moments are shared with the right people. Click here to read the NSPCC's advice about how to keep your children's images safe. |
13. Child Safety and Parenting Resources
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Child Accident Prevention Trust (CAPT) Updates
- Back to school safety - Starting a new school year often means new journeys and greater independence with children starting to walk to and from from school alone or with friends. Click here to explore practical tips to help children travel confidently and safely to and from school.
- Window & balcony safety - Warm weather can increase the risk of children falling from open windows and balconies, when they are more likely to be left open/unlocked. Check out the simple steps families can take to prevent serious accidents and keep children safe at home. See also the WSCP's falls from windows and balconies webpage.
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The Lullaby Trust Latest
- Safer sleep reminder - Parents/carers should be reminded then when placing a baby to sleep they need to remember their ABCs. Always sleep a baby on their Back in a Clear cot or sleeping space! Learn more about the basics of safer sleep.
- Worried about the heatwaves? - If you're worried about keeping the baby you care for as safe as possible during the heatwaves, The Lullaby Trust's hot weather guidance can walk you through everything you need to know, and their 'How to dress your baby for sleep' webpage guides you through how to dress the baby you care for, depending on the temperature. Remember: In really hot weather, it’s fine for baby to be in a short sleeve vest or even just a nappy.
- Baby Safety Spotlight - Rolling - Many families contact The Lullaby Trust when their baby starts rolling. Click here to learn more about sleeping positions including when a baby starts rolling by themselves.
- Brand New: Early Years Hub - The Lullaby Trust have created a brand new area on their website especially for early years professionals. Here you can find tailored advice and training. Visit the early years hub.
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Canal & Rivers Trust Water Safety Advice
Click here to read the Canal & Rivers Trust top tips for staying safe by the canal this summer. Calling all professionals - where possible please share this important information with any parents/carers that you work with.
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14. Child Safeguarding Practice Review Panel Updates
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Adolescent SuicideThis month the Child Safeguarding Practice Review Panel have published a new suite of resources on adolescent suicide. Suicide is one of the leading causes of death among children in England and the second most common cause of death in serious child safeguarding incidents in recent years. The new resources will help practitioners identify, prevent and respond to suicide risk in adolescents. Click here to access the resources. Webinar Recording: Safeguarding Children Not in School
A recording of the Child Safeguarding Practice Review Panel's webinar on safeguarding children not in school is now available to watch. If you were unable to attend, we encourage you to watch the recording and share it with colleagues and networks. You can also access the full range of learning resources on this topic through their Learning Hub.
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15. Centre of Expertise on Child Sexual Abuse - Guidance & Resources
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NEW: Scale and Nature of Child Sexual Abuse
This month the Centre of Expertise on Child Sexual Abuse (CSA Centre) have published their latest Scale and Nature report, providing a detailed account of what they currently know about child sexual abuse and how it is being responded to in England and Wales. Click here to read the report.
Sharing Information to Tackle Child Sexual Abuse
Click here to download a comprehensive guide to finding, sharing and using information from different agencies and organisations to better respond to child sexual abuse.
Sign up to the CSA Centre's Free Introductory Webinars
Book your place on the CSA Centre's popular free webinar series for professionals and build your knowledge, skills and confidence in using their practice resources when responding to child sexual abuse. Upcoming dates include:
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16. NSPCC - Useful Guidance
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Take a look at some of the latest resources, guidance and learning opportunities recently published by the NSPCC.
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17. Help Shape Future Editions of this E-Bulletin
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The WSCP e-bulletin is here to support professionals across the partnership, and we want to make sure we're covering the topics that matter most to you. Whether there's a safeguarding issue you'd like to learn more about, a resource you'd recommend, or an example of good practice you'd like to share, we'd love to hear your ideas. Send your suggestions or feedback to: wscp@wakefield.gov.ukGot a suggestion for next months e-bulletin?
Your feedback helps us shape future editions and ensure the e-bulletin remains relevant, informative and useful for practitioners across Wakefield. To be considered for inclusion, please send your content or ideas by the week before publication. The e-bulletin is usually circulated on or around the last working day of each month.
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