Devon Safeguarding Digest – December 2024
Introducing our new monthly Devon Safeguarding Digest! This regular update will help you stay up to speed with safeguarding news and local policy changes.
New Family Plan Template
The new plan, which will make it simpler for both practitioners and families to use and understand, will launch on the 2 December 2024.
SaFest 2024 gets under way today
Devon’s annual online safeguarding festival kicked off today, and there’s still plenty of time and opportunity for you to get involved!
Revised Safer Me assessment and referral forms
The Safer Me Assessment has been streamlined and the MACE submission form and the Context Conference Referral Forms have been updated.
SaFest 2024 – virtual safeguarding festival
This year, SaFest will be taking place from 25 – 29 November 2024. This annual week-long safeguarding symposium is now online and fully funded – and anyone is welcome to attend!
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,
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.
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.
Pre-birth Referral Pathways – Update
All professionals in contact with pregnant mothers should routinely assess the needs of the mother and unborn baby.