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.
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.
23 August 2019
Digital Engagement and Information Officer
Are you a creative, innovative and talented practitioner who can lead and deliver digital work that communicates clear and engaging content to a variety of audiences?
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.
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.
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.
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.
17 July 2019
Senior Devon councillor leads coalition on fair funding for schools
Devon County Council’s deputy leader and Cabinet member for schools, James McInnes, is helping to lead the coalition as national chairman of the fair funding group f40.
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.
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.
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.
1 August 2019
Devon Domestic and Sexual Violence and Abuse Strategy survey
Take this survey to help us understand if the current strategy to end sexual violence and domestic violence and abuse is working, and where it can be improved.
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.
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.
19 August 2019
How we aim to improve outcomes for children and young people with SEND and their families
Ofsted approval for Devon’s SEND Written Statement of Action
