Child abuse
Child abuse can take a range of different forms. It is any action by another person (adult or child) that causes harm to a child. It can be defined as physical abuse, emotional abuse, sexual abuse or neglect.
Keeping children safe
Keeping children safe isn’t just about protecting them from physical abuse. It is important to be aware of issues such as cyberbullying, online grooming and sexually harmful behaviour.
Health and wellbeing
All children and young people deserve to be healthy and happy. Good physical and emotional health plays an important part in helping them to live a fulfilled life.
Life chances
We want all children in Devon to have the best start in life and, as they grow into young adults, to have access to opportunities for training, education, employment and apprenticeships to help them gain the skills they need to become independent and thrive.
Children and Young People’s Plan 2019 – 2023
We are passionate that every child in Devon should have the best possible start in life and the opportunity to thrive. To help, we are working together to be there for children and families with the right support, at the right time, and in the right place.
Training and resources for professionals
We believe that training and workforce development is essential to help protect children and young people in Devon. We provide a range of information and resources for professionals and volunteers, including a calendar of training events and links to online learning.
Safer recruitment
The Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) helps employers make safer recruitment decisions and prevent unsuitable people from working with vulnerable groups, including children.
Policies and procedures
Safeguarding policies and guidance, links to the South West Child Protection Procedures resource, as well as professional information about specific topics.
Training and resources for professionals
We believe that training and workforce development is essential to help protect children and young people in Devon. We provide a range of information and resources for professionals and volunteers, including a calendar of training events and links to online learning.
Safer recruitment
The Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) helps employers make safer recruitment decisions and prevent unsuitable people from working with vulnerable groups, including children.
Policies and procedures
Safeguarding policies and guidance, links to the South West Child Protection Procedures resource, as well as professional information about specific topics.
5 March 2021
Returning to school and college on 8 March
What you need to know for the return to school and college next week.
4 March 2021
Together for Childhood safeguarding workshop
A week of engaging bite-size sessions for professionals working in safeguarding children and adults is taking place from 22 to 26 March.
4 March 2021
NAPLIC annual conference 2021
This year’s National Association of Professionals concerned with Language Impairment in Children conference takes place on 8 May.
11 February 2021
A message from our new Chief Officer for Children’s Services
Melissa Caslake is delighted to have joined Devon County Council and has shared the following update for Children’s Services staff and partners.
19 January 2021
Chief Officer for Children’s Services Update
Devon’s new Chief Officer for Children’s Services, Melissa Caslake, will start with the County Council on 1 February 2021.
15 January 2021
New YouTube channel for pre-school children
With TailfeatherTV, children can explore and engage with fun topics through dance, singing, signing, learning, and playing.
5 March 2021
Returning to school and college on 8 March
What you need to know for the return to school and college next week.
12 February 2021
Make Your Mark 2020 results
The results of the Make Your Mark national youth ballot are in! Here are the priority topics that young people in Devon want addressing.
11 February 2021
A message from our new Chief Officer for Children’s Services
Melissa Caslake is delighted to have joined Devon County Council and has shared the following update for Children’s Services staff and partners.
12 February 2021
Make Your Mark 2020 results
The results of the Make Your Mark national youth ballot are in! Here are the priority topics that young people in Devon want addressing.
11 February 2021
A message from our new Chief Officer for Children’s Services
Melissa Caslake is delighted to have joined Devon County Council and has shared the following update for Children’s Services staff and partners.
10 February 2021
Holiday activities and food programme
Devon County Council is seeking a wide range of partners to help develop the countywide holiday activities and food programme.
4 March 2021
Together for Childhood safeguarding workshop
A week of engaging bite-size sessions for professionals working in safeguarding children and adults is taking place from 22 to 26 March.
11 February 2021
A message from our new Chief Officer for Children’s Services
Melissa Caslake is delighted to have joined Devon County Council and has shared the following update for Children’s Services staff and partners.
19 January 2021
Chief Officer for Children’s Services Update
Devon’s new Chief Officer for Children’s Services, Melissa Caslake, will start with the County Council on 1 February 2021.
4 March 2021
NAPLIC annual conference 2021
This year’s National Association of Professionals concerned with Language Impairment in Children conference takes place on 8 May.
4 March 2021
Autism Progression Framework
A new Progression Framework from the Autism Education Trust has been announced, with a number of training opportunities available.
4 March 2021
News plans to boost support for Devon’s special needs children
A radical plan to bring Devon’s school improvement services and support for special needs children back in-house has been unveiled.