Essential information for professionals and practitioners
Whether you are new to Devon or are just looking for some guidance, we’ve rounded up the key information that professionals and practitioners need to know.
South West Child Protection Procedures
South West Child Protection Procedures aims to support safeguarding practice and provide a consistent approach to safeguarding children and young people.
Levels of Need
We have adopted a multi-agency model to help professionals assess safeguarding needs for children and young people. Our Levels of Need framework has been created to provide consistency for professionals working across geographical areas.
Reporting a safeguarding concern
If you need to report a safeguarding concern for a child and think that they may require Children’s Social Care involvement, please complete a request for support form.
South West Child Protection Procedures
South West Child Protection Procedures aims to support safeguarding practice and provide a consistent approach to safeguarding children and young people.
Levels of Need
We have adopted a multi-agency model to help professionals assess safeguarding needs for children and young people. Our Levels of Need framework has been created to provide consistency for professionals working across geographical areas.
Reporting a safeguarding concern
If you need to report a safeguarding concern for a child and think that they may require Children’s Social Care involvement, please complete a request for support form.
10 October 2024
Fill in our Survey for Thematic Review Responses to Neglect
We are conducting a survey to gather your valuable feedback on recognising and responding to neglect. Your responses will directly contribute to strengthening partnership working and help us improve our practices.
20 September 2024
Early Help Reshape in Devon County Council
Devon County Council is pleased to announce that the reshape of Children’s Social Care Early Help services has now taken place, with the new service configuration going live from the 1 September.
6 September 2024
Fully Funded Multi-Agency Learning Events
We’re hosting four fully-funded multi-agency learning events in September, and it would be great to see you there! The aim of these events is to provide a greater multi-agency understanding
30 April 2024
Thematic Review: Physical Harm to Infants under 2
The review focused on two of our priorities: improving outcomes for pre-birth services and support service for infants, and enhancing multi-agency collaboration.
5 September 2023
Partnership becomes Devon Safeguarding Children Partnership
From 5 September 2023, the Partnership will become the Devon Safeguarding Children Partnership.
24 November 2022
New speech and language courses to help young children catch up after COVID-19
We have created new courses for parents and carers and professionals to help children catch up and reach their potential.
5 September 2024
Changes to reporting Critical Incidents in schools and educational settings
Please be aware that the process for reporting a Critical Incident impacting a school or educational setting in Devon will be changing from 4 September 2024 onwards. If a school
29 April 2024
Mentors in Violence Prevention training
Several partners will be supporting the school-based programme, which uses a peer-leadership approach to tackle harmful behaviours.
5 September 2023
Partnership becomes Devon Safeguarding Children Partnership
From 5 September 2023, the Partnership will become the Devon Safeguarding Children Partnership.
5 September 2023
Partnership becomes Devon Safeguarding Children Partnership
From 5 September 2023, the Partnership will become the Devon Safeguarding Children Partnership.
13 April 2023
HOPE Programme for Long Covid
NHS England South West are running a four-week course, starting on 26 April, for anyone with Long Covid who is aged 16-18.
6 October 2022
Latest edition of Young Carers newsletter
The newsletter contains all of the latest news, links, resources, information and upcoming events that young carers can get involved in.
6 September 2024
Addressing Child Neglect in Devon
In recent months there have been three rapid reviews in Devon that have brought to light critical issues surrounding child neglect. These cases underscore the importance of vigilance, multi-agency collaboration,
30 April 2024
Thematic Review: Physical Harm to Infants under 2
The review focused on two of our priorities: improving outcomes for pre-birth services and support service for infants, and enhancing multi-agency collaboration.
30 April 2024
Using the online Request for Support Form
From June 6 2024, all partner organisations should be making all referrals using the Request for Support Form.
5 September 2023
Partnership becomes Devon Safeguarding Children Partnership
From 5 September 2023, the Partnership will become the Devon Safeguarding Children Partnership.
10 January 2023
Innovation Grants Scheme 2023-24 opens for applications
The scheme can provide up to £5,000 to organisations to support children and young people (0-18) with special educational needs and disabilities.
2 December 2022
Disabled Children’s Futures – Innovation Grants
An information session for providers and professionals is taking place on Monday 12 December 2022.