Ofsted focused visit report published
Devon’s vital children’s services have provided a well-coordinated and effective response to the challenges of COVID, according to Government inspectors.
New campaign to raise awareness of online child exploitation
Devon & Cornwall Police and Dorset Police have joined forces to create the new ‘Look sus? Tell us’ campaign.
Domestic Abuse Bill receives Royal Assent
The bill provides protection to millions of people who experience domestic abuse and strengthens measures to tackle perpetrators.
Child Exploitation Awareness day
Child exploitation encompasses sexual and criminal exploitation, trafficking, modern slavery and other forms of adolescent vulnerability.
Twilight Information Sessions for parents and carers
Parents and Carers in South Devon are being invited to join three, free online sessions to enable them to enhance their support of young people through challenging times.
Together for Childhood safeguarding workshop
A week of engaging bite-size sessions for professionals working in safeguarding children and adults is taking place from 22 to 26 March.
A message from our new Chief Officer for Children’s Services
Melissa Caslake is delighted to have joined Devon County Council and has shared the following update for Children’s Services staff and partners.
Chief Officer for Children’s Services Update
Devon’s new Chief Officer for Children’s Services, Melissa Caslake, will start with the County Council on 1 February 2021.
Chief Officer for Children’s Services recruited
We are delighted to announce that Melissa Caslake has been appointed to the role of Devon County Council’s Chief Officer for Children’s Services.