Council puts savings aside for young people in its care
Devon County Council have started putting additional savings into the accounts for every child who is in its care for 12 months or more.
This week is social work week 2022
We want to thank everyone for the work that you do and the difference that we make to children and families across Devon.
Keeping babies safe
Support and guidance is available to help you cope with a crying baby and ensure safer sleeping for your infant.
Restorative Practice job opportunities
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.
Centre of Expertise on Child Sexual Abuse resources
It’s vital professionals have the knowledge, skills and confidence to recognise when children might be showing them that something is wrong.
Making participation in decision-making protective
The Safer Young Lives Research Centre have created a handy graphic detailing how young people’s participation in decision-making can be protective
SaFest 2021 starts today
Events will be running all week (22-26 November 2021), with a range of fantastic keynote speeches and workshops taking place.
Head of Children’s Social Care recruited
We are delighted to announce that Dr. Lisa Bursill has been appointed to the role of Devon County Council’s Deputy Chief Officer for Children’s Services (Head of Children’s Social Care).
NYAS launch surveys for big new campaign
In Autumn this year, National Youth Advocacy Service (NYAS) will be launching a flagship campaign focused on children’s belongings and moving home.