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.
31 July 2020
New parents urged to claim Child Benefit
New parents in Devon are being urged to claim Child Benefit, even if they have not yet been able to register the birth of their newborns due to the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic.
31 July 2020
Parents urged not to use a facemask on their baby
Parents and guardians of babies under three years old are advised not to cover their child’s mouth with a facemask as it could cause breathing difficulties.
30 July 2020
Early Help summer holiday arrangements
A number of Early Help arrangements are in place this summer to help you get the support you need over the holidays.
31 July 2020
New parents urged to claim Child Benefit
New parents in Devon are being urged to claim Child Benefit, even if they have not yet been able to register the birth of their newborns due to the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic.
31 July 2020
Parents urged not to use a facemask on their baby
Parents and guardians of babies under three years old are advised not to cover their child’s mouth with a facemask as it could cause breathing difficulties.
30 July 2020
Early Help summer holiday arrangements
A number of Early Help arrangements are in place this summer to help you get the support you need over the holidays.
27 July 2020
31 August deadline for 30 hours funded childcare
If you’re a working parent and have a 3 or 4-year-old child, and your income has changed, you could still be eligible for 30 hours of early learning and childcare per week from September.
20 July 2020
More libraries reopen from today
Our libraries started reopening earlier this month, and from today, Monday 20 July, more libraries will be opening to public access with the expected rules around social distancing.
15 July 2020
Kooth mental wellbeing support for young people
With the end of term approaching, we wanted to remind you that young people in Devon can access free and confidential mental health support over the summer at Kooth.com.
31 July 2020
Parents urged not to use a facemask on their baby
Parents and guardians of babies under three years old are advised not to cover their child’s mouth with a facemask as it could cause breathing difficulties.
28 July 2020
Innovations by Devon’s health visitors lead the way nationally
Devon County Council’s Health Visitor Service have been invited to share their innovations with the Institute of Health Visiting, the principle body tasked with sharing best practice to health visitors in England.
28 July 2020
Eid Al Adha guidance for our Muslim communities
Eid Al Adha should be taking place later this week, but things are going be a little different this year due to coronavirus. Please read the latest guidance and celebrate safely.
19 June 2020
Update for colleagues from Jo Olsson – 19th June
As we move into the next phase of coronavirus (COVID-19), we want to give colleagues an overview of the current situation and our future plan.
5 June 2020
DCFP statement on George Floyd
In the wake of George Floyd’s death, the DCFP Executive Group want to provide the following statement to all colleagues and families across Devon.
4 June 2020
Update for colleagues from Jo Olsson – 4th June
As we move into the next phase of coronavirus (COVID-19), we want to give colleagues a clear overview of the current situation and our plan moving forward.
3 July 2020
Small grants scheme for disabled children
If you’re a provider of a service for children and young people with SEND, we are inviting applications to our small grants scheme for financial support so that activities can run over the summer holiday.
19 June 2020
Update for colleagues from Jo Olsson – 19th June
As we move into the next phase of coronavirus (COVID-19), we want to give colleagues an overview of the current situation and our future plan.
5 June 2020
DCFP statement on George Floyd
In the wake of George Floyd’s death, the DCFP Executive Group want to provide the following statement to all colleagues and families across Devon.