We have been made aware that when we originally shared this newsletter, a few of the articles were showing as missing – we hope you’re now able to enjoy the complete edition.


We have been very busy over the past few months at the partnership, and we are excited to share our latest updates with you. This edition of the newsletter will focus on the vital role DSLs play in education, the recent publication of a Serious Case Review, the upcoming BSCP Neglect Practice Week, and the March West Midlands MASA Regional Development Day.

Additionally, our Practitioner Spotlight interview features Denise Mills, Education Safeguarding Officer, who takes us through her role, responsibilities, and what safeguarding means to her.

We hope you enjoy the newsletter. If you have any content suggestions for future editions, please don’t hesitate to contact Katherine Adams (BSCP Communications Officer).

 
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Birmingham Safeguarding Children Partnership – Spring 2024
 
Welcome to our Spring newsletter!

We have been made aware that when we originally shared this newsletter, a few of the articles were showing as missing – we hope you’re now able to enjoy the complete edition.


We have been very busy over the past few months at the partnership, and we are excited to share our latest updates with you. This edition of the newsletter will focus on the vital role DSLs play in education, the recent publication of a Serious Case Review, the upcoming BSCP Neglect Practice Week, and the March West Midlands MASA Regional Development Day.

Additionally, our Practitioner Spotlight interview features Denise Mills, Education Safeguarding Officer, who takes us through her role, responsibilities, and what safeguarding means to her.

We hope you enjoy the newsletter. If you have any content suggestions for future editions, please don’t hesitate to contact Katherine Adams (BSCP Communications Officer).

 
 
 
Empowering School Safeguarding: The Crucial Role of Designated Safeguarding Leads (DSLs) in Multi-Agency Child Protection
 
Empowering School Safeguarding: The Crucial Role of Designated Safeguarding Leads (DSLs) in Multi-Agency Child Protection
 
Whilst Education isn’t a fourth statutory safeguarding partner, Working Together To Safeguard Children 2023 has further strengthened the role of the sector […]
 
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Learning from Case Reviews: The importance of early planning and continuity of care for children with complex needs
 
Learning from Case Reviews: The importance of early planning and continuity of care for children with complex needs
 
In February, Birmingham Safeguarding Children Partnership published a Serious Case Review following an incident in 2017 in which a 3-year-old […]
 
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Safeguarding News

West Midlands Multi-Agency Safeguarding Arrangements (MASA) Network Regional Development Day

On Tuesday 26th March, the BSCP co-hosted the West Midlands MASA Network Regional Development Day, which focused on the ‘Effective […] View more

BSCP Neglect Practice Week: Tackling Childhood Neglect in Birmingham

From the 22nd – 26th of April the BSCP will be hosting Neglect Practice Week; a week of free webinars […] View more

A new directory to help family and friends of people arrested for online sexual offending access support

In 2021, there were over 850 arrests across the UK for viewing sexual images of under-18s every single month. Many […] View more


Practitioner Spotlight

We sat down with Denise Mills from Birmingham City Council’s Education Early Help and Safeguarding Team, to chat about her role as an Education Safeguarding Officer and what safeguarding means to her.

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Upcoming Training Courses

Graded Care Profile 2 (GCP2) Training for Practitioners
Various dates and venues

Professional Curiosity & Challenge
Friday 26th April 2024 (09:15 – 16.30)
Venue: The Legacy Centre of Excellence – 144 Potters Lane, Birmingham

Safeguarding Disabled Children & Young People
Wednesday 15th May 2024 (09:30 – 16:30)
Venue: The Saffron Centre – 256 Moseley Road Birmingham B12 0BS

Identifying, Supporting and Protecting Girls and Women from FGM (CPD Advanced)
Wednesday 22nd May 2024 (10:00 – 12:30)
Venue: Microsoft Teams


We hope you enjoyed the newsletter! The next edition will be published in Summer.

In the meantime, if you would like to contact us, please email BSCP.ContactUs@birminghamchildrenstrust.co.uk

 
 
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