Our child protection procedures aim to support safeguarding practice and provide a consistent approach to safeguarding children and young people.
These should be used regularly by practitioners, especially those who need clarification about policies and procedures or who are unsure about how to respond to a safeguarding issue they encounter during their work.
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 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.
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.
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.
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.
We believe that every child has the right to have their voice heard. We will make sure that children can share their views on living in Devon and shape services that support them. We are committed to listen, hear and understand the views of all children and young people, parents and carers.
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.
The Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) helps employers make safer recruitment decisions and prevent unsuitable people from working with vulnerable groups, including children.
Safeguarding policies and guidance, links to the South West Child Protection Procedures resource, as well as professional information about specific topics.
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.
The Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) helps employers make safer recruitment decisions and prevent unsuitable people from working with vulnerable groups, including children.
Safeguarding policies and guidance, links to the South West Child Protection Procedures resource, as well as professional information about specific topics.
Devon has been named as Mind Of My Own’s most improved organisation!
You can help Devon County Council’s early years team ensure there is enough high-quality, affordable childcare to enable parents and carers to work or train.
The UK Youth Parliament is run by young people, for young people, and we’re currently looking for candidates to put themselves forward for election.
You can help Devon County Council’s early years team ensure there is enough high-quality, affordable childcare to enable parents and carers to work or train.
Support and guidance is available to help you cope with a crying baby and ensure safer sleeping for your infant.
As part of Devon Children’s Services Restorative Approach, we are recruiting to a number of roles to support practitioners with expertise in relational and restorative practice.
The UK Youth Parliament is run by young people, for young people, and we’re currently looking for candidates to put themselves forward for election.
As part of Devon Children’s Services Restorative Approach, we are recruiting to a number of roles to support practitioners with expertise in relational and restorative practice.
With the start of the academic year just around the corner, here’s some useful information to help you and your child prepare for September.
As part of Devon Children’s Services Restorative Approach, we are recruiting to a number of roles to support practitioners with expertise in relational and restorative practice.
Children who receive benefits-related free school meals and their families can take part in our HAF scheme for free over the Christmas break
Join a free online event exploring the COVID and the impact on mental health of school closures. The session takes place at 5pm on 13 December
Safeguarding Network has arranged a short webinar to explore initial learning points from the information shared to date.
We are seeking an Independent Scrutineer to support the progress of our safeguarding partnership work across Devon.
As part of Devon Children’s Services Restorative Approach, we are recruiting to a number of roles to support practitioners with expertise in relational and restorative practice.
The current direct payments policy enables some flexibility when a child’s short break provision availability is affected.
As part of Devon Children’s Services Restorative Approach, we are recruiting to a number of roles to support practitioners with expertise in relational and restorative practice.
Children who receive benefits-related free school meals and their families can take part in our HAF scheme for free over the Christmas break