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.
2 April 2025
Devon Safeguarding Digest – April 2025
Welcome to the Devon Safeguarding Digest. This regular update will help you stay up to speed with safeguarding news and local policy changes.
2 April 2025
Conflict, Resolution and Challenge Survey
We are seeking practitioner views from across our partnership in relation to Conflict, Resolution and Challenge processes.
31 March 2025
New Integrated Domestic Abuse Support Service
The Devon Domestic Abuse Alliance aims to transform how people in the county access and receive domestic abuse support.
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.
2 April 2025
Devon Safeguarding Digest – April 2025
Welcome to the Devon Safeguarding Digest. This regular update will help you stay up to speed with safeguarding news and local policy changes.
2 April 2025
Conflict, Resolution and Challenge Survey
We are seeking practitioner views from across our partnership in relation to Conflict, Resolution and Challenge processes.
31 March 2025
New Integrated Domestic Abuse Support Service
The Devon Domestic Abuse Alliance aims to transform how people in the county access and receive domestic abuse support.
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.
6 October 2022
Short breaks coffee mornings
Sessions for parents and carers to help us improve the short breaks offer for disabled children and their families.