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
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
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.
21 October 2019
Takeover Challenge 2019 comes to Devon
Formerly Takeover Day, Takeover Challenge is a national event. It was previously led by the Children’s Commissioner for England and, since 2018, has been led by First News. The event
18 October 2019
Become exploitation-aware for Anti-Slavery Day
Become exploitation-aware for Anti-Slavery Day on Friday 18th October Modern slavery and human trafficking are major local and national issues. These forms of exploitation affect people of all ages, genders
18 October 2019
Free Exploitation Prevention Toolkit training
The South Devon & Dartmoor Community Safety Partnership are offering FREE bitesize training sessions on exploitation prevention including:- Introduction to the Exploitation Prevention Toolkit Information on how people are groomed
3 October 2019
New deal for Devon’s children and families launched
An ambitious new vision for how public services will come together to better help and support children and their families in Devon is being launched this week.
23 August 2019
The Speech, Language and Communication Framework
A new tool to help professionals improve how they support the development of essential communication skills in the children and young people they work with.
12 August 2019
Have you thought about becoming a childminder?
Would you like to set up a childminding business? This two-day course, run by Devon’s Early Years and Childcare Service, will prepare you for Ofsted registration.
3 October 2019
New deal for Devon’s children and families launched
An ambitious new vision for how public services will come together to better help and support children and their families in Devon is being launched this week.
23 August 2019
The Speech, Language and Communication Framework
A new tool to help professionals improve how they support the development of essential communication skills in the children and young people they work with.
22 August 2019
SEND and Early Help survey
A Devon-wide survey of all agencies that engage with the DCFP is being carried out to gauge understanding of SEND and Early Help.
3 October 2019
New deal for Devon’s children and families launched
An ambitious new vision for how public services will come together to better help and support children and their families in Devon is being launched this week.
27 September 2019
Devon CCG given ‘green star’ for engagement
NHS England have published ratings for every CCG in England on how effectively they manage engagement with patients and the public. Out of 195 CCGs nationally, NEW Devon CCG and
5 August 2019
Consultation to include yellow lines in care worker parking scheme begins
Devon County Council is proposing to launch an enhanced scheme from this autumn on a trial basis using a new parking permit. This will allow care and health workers visiting people (children and families and patients) at home to additionally use yellow lines in certain circumstances for up to an hour.
18 October 2019
Become exploitation-aware for Anti-Slavery Day
Become exploitation-aware for Anti-Slavery Day on Friday 18th October Modern slavery and human trafficking are major local and national issues. These forms of exploitation affect people of all ages, genders
3 October 2019
New deal for Devon’s children and families launched
An ambitious new vision for how public services will come together to better help and support children and their families in Devon is being launched this week.
22 August 2019
SEND and Early Help survey
A Devon-wide survey of all agencies that engage with the DCFP is being carried out to gauge understanding of SEND and Early Help.
3 October 2019
New deal for Devon’s children and families launched
An ambitious new vision for how public services will come together to better help and support children and their families in Devon is being launched this week.
23 August 2019
The Speech, Language and Communication Framework
A new tool to help professionals improve how they support the development of essential communication skills in the children and young people they work with.
22 August 2019
SEND and Early Help survey
A Devon-wide survey of all agencies that engage with the DCFP is being carried out to gauge understanding of SEND and Early Help.
