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.
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.
10 July 2019
Major investment to improve special needs education in Devon
More than £1 million is to be spent on improving special needs education in Devon. Devon County Council’s Cabinet approved the investment at its meeting on Wednesday 10 July.
9 July 2019
Pathways – support for young people with complex health needs
Transferring young people with complex needs from a Consultant Paediatrician to a Consultant Adult Physician.
5 July 2019
NSPCC – How safe are our children?
The NSPCC has published its annual How safe are our children? report. This year the report focuses on online child abuse.
4 July 2019
Early Years Pupil Premium for Children in Care
You will need to completed the Early Years Pupil Premium Form for Children In Care for funding and supported by a copy of the appropriate order.
17 June 2019
Children and Young People’s Plan 2019-2022: we want to hear your feedback
We have developed the Children and Young Peoples Plan from the things that staff, parents and children have told us are important. We are now checking we have got this right.
1 June 2019
30 hours free childcare benefitting Devon families
Debbie and Jamie from Devon share how they could only afford childcare for one day a week before taking up #30hours.
10 July 2019
Major investment to improve special needs education in Devon
More than £1 million is to be spent on improving special needs education in Devon. Devon County Council’s Cabinet approved the investment at its meeting on Wednesday 10 July.
2 July 2019
SEND and Early Help survey
A Devon-wide survey of all agencies that engage with the DCFP is being carried out to gauge agencies’ understanding of SEND and Early Help.
21 June 2019
New head’s improvements win backing from inspectors
The new headteacher of a North Devon secondary school has won the strong support of independent inspectors for the improvements he is making to students’ education.
5 July 2019
NSPCC – How safe are our children?
The NSPCC has published its annual How safe are our children? report. This year the report focuses on online child abuse.
2 July 2019
SEND and Early Help survey
A Devon-wide survey of all agencies that engage with the DCFP is being carried out to gauge agencies’ understanding of SEND and Early Help.
24 June 2019
VOYC – Group 2 Awareness in Safeguarding Training
This course gives those working with children a greater understanding of the child protection identification, responding, recording and reporting processes.
10 July 2019
Major investment to improve special needs education in Devon
More than £1 million is to be spent on improving special needs education in Devon. Devon County Council’s Cabinet approved the investment at its meeting on Wednesday 10 July.
9 July 2019
Pathways – support for young people with complex health needs
Transferring young people with complex needs from a Consultant Paediatrician to a Consultant Adult Physician.
2 July 2019
SEND and Early Help survey
A Devon-wide survey of all agencies that engage with the DCFP is being carried out to gauge agencies’ understanding of SEND and Early Help.
9 July 2019
Pathways – support for young people with complex health needs
Transferring young people with complex needs from a Consultant Paediatrician to a Consultant Adult Physician.
17 June 2019
Children and Young People’s Plan 2019-2022: we want to hear your feedback
We have developed the Children and Young Peoples Plan from the things that staff, parents and children have told us are important. We are now checking we have got this right.
10 June 2019
Getting to know… Jackie Colby
Juggling a busy day job as Safeguarding Lead for the Devon Children and Families Partnership (DCFP), alongside being a reservist, is a challenge Jackie Colby relishes.
