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January 2025
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Dear colleague,
Welcome to this latest edition of the Friends of SACPA newsletter. Our members newsletter details all the new guidance, reports, research and resources we have curated over the last month.
The safeguarding world has certainly been on the political agenda lately with much debate about implementation of IICSA recommendations as well as the ongoing implementation of the Online Safety Act.
It looks likely that after a very long wait some of the IICSA recommendations, including mandatory reporting may make their way into upcoming legislation. Of course, effective implementation backed by the necessary resourcing of statutory agencies will be one of the important factors in making any recommendation work in practice. It would be good to see things shift for victims and potential victims though.
Likewise, a call for another independent inquiry into groups who sexually exploit children has been the subject of debate with an announcement last Friday that funding will be released for a swift inquiry, but not of the kind that may compel witnesses to give evidence. Sacpa will be keeping an eye on the learning from this rapid inquiry process and supporting members in considering how any outcomes may be implemented. Whilst the new inquiry commences refreshing ourselves on the learning from Child sexual exploitation by organised networks investigation report published in February 2022 may be helpful.
SACPA turns 5!
This month marks the 5th anniversary of SACPA. In this time we've remained at the forefront of promoting best practices, raising awareness, lobbying for meaningful change, and driving innovation in safeguarding and child protection.
The journey has been one of collaboration, learning, and unwavering commitment to creating safer environments for children and vulnerable individuals and we thank all our members, experts and the wider safeguarding community for their support along the way. Here's to 5 years of making a difference and championing safeguarding excellence - with many more years ahead.
SACPA Conferences
SACPA's Digital Safeguarding Conference is our contribution to Safer Internet Day. Join us on February 12, 2025 as we celebrate and raise awareness around internet safety. We're looking for volunteers to share their online safety practice with delegates at the conference – if you are willing to do so, please contact us via info@sacpa.org.uk.
SACPA Membership
In addition to the members version of our newsletter, SACPA members receive reduced cost CPD, bespoke training delivery and consultancy services such as supervision, audit and health checks as well as access to the members newsletter with the latest links to guidance and reports.
Do think about it and let me know if you would like to talk further about the benefits for you and your organisation. You can do this via info@sacpa.org.uk.
I hope you enjoy this month’s newsletter offering, and please do stay in touch.
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* Whilst we endeavour to check the reliability and appropriateness of reports, resources etc. Inclusion in Sacpa newsletter is not an endorsement of reports content.
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The SACPA Advanced Certificate in Child Safeguarding Practice
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The course is organised around a combination of four intensive on-line study days which contain a variety of teaching methods and opportunities to learn in different ways, which include short lectures, presentations and discussions led by students, together with group problem solving exercises and case studies.
Course outline for option 1:
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Safeguarding through the lens of Child/Student Voice
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Contextual safeguarding, Child-on-Child, Exploitation and Radicalisation
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Victims, Survivors and trauma-informed practice
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Leaders, Governance and Partnerships.
Study days for our option 1 module are: January 23, March 27, June 12 and June 25.
CLICK HERE for more information to join option 1.
Course outline for option 2:
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Sexual Violence
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Safer Organisations
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Mental Health
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Digital Safeguarding
Study days for our option 2 module are: February 5, March 18, May 15, and June 18.
CLICK HERE for more information to join option 2.
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Best wishes,
Claire Dan
Director, SACPA and Director of Safeguarding
BSA Group
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Safeguarding round‑up
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Safeguarding news
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X leads 'race to the bottom' on child safety: Child safety campaigners and experts have warned that despite Elon Musk's interventions in British politics around calls for a national inquiry into grooming gangs, the billionaire's X social media platform is leading a "race to the bottom on safety" following brutal cuts to its moderation teams. Read more...
Children's hospital targets mental health stigma: The Cambridge Children's Hospital, opening in 2029, will be the first in Europe to "fully combine care for both physical and mental illnesses", the FT reports, "helping to tackle stigma and speed up diagnoses". Read more...
Safeguarding Children’s Rights in the UAE: An Overview of Federal Law on Child Protection (Wadeema’s Law): Wadeema’s Law, or Federal Law No. 3 of 2016, is a vital child protection law in the UAE, named after a tragic case of abuse. It guarantees children’s rights to life, education, healthcare, and protection from abuse. Read more...
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Advice and guidance
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The members' area of our website contains a comprehensive catalogue of guidance and legislation.
Please click here to visit the members' area of the website.
Safeguarding Children’s Rights in the UAE: An Overview of Federal Law on Child Protection (Wadeema’s Law): Wadeema’s Law, or Federal Law No. 3 of 2016, is a vital child protection law in the UAE, named after a tragic case of abuse. It guarantees children’s rights to life, education, healthcare, and protection from abuse. Read more...
The Shocking Surge in Child Radicalisation: A Practical Guide for Parents and Schools to Safeguard Children and Teens: MI5’s Ken McCallum warns of a “staggering” rise in children being investigated for terrorism in the UK, with online right-wing extremism drawing them in through “canny” memes, highlighting the growing threat of radicalisation via the internet. Read more...
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Third sector, religious organisations, local authorities & council spotlight
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Latest news
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New rules aim to protect children: New proposals in the Children's Wellbeing and Schools Bill aim to enhance child safety, particularly in light of the tragic case of Sara Sharif, who was murdered after being removed from school. MP Munira Wilson emphasised that schools are “a key safeguarding partner” in identifying at-risk children. Read more...
Minister: Tech giants must obey online safety laws: Technology Secretary Peter Kyle says tech giants must obey UK laws on online content. Campaigners have voiced concern over Meta’s decision to do away with content moderation teams amid fears that it could make it easier for misinformation to spread. Read more...
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'Covid cohort' hit hardest by decline of state school sport: An investigation by Telegraph Sport into the state of sport in state schools has found that more than half of children are failing to meet recommended guidelines for sport and physical activity. Read more...
Government urged to mandate two hours of PE per week: The Association for Physical Education (afPE) has urged the Government to require schools to provide at least two hour of PE each week, in light of a Telegraph Sport investigation which found that the majority of 14 to 16-year-olds are missing that target, while more than half of state school pupils aged 16-18 are now doing no school sports at all. Read more...
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Education spotlight
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Latest news
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Children’s Wellbeing and Schools Bill: Today the UK government introduces its landmark Children’s Wellbeing and Schools Bill. The bill proposes a range of measures with £50m of funding that focus on children’s education and safeguarding. Read more…
Ofsted and CQC to meet with parents of kids with SEND not in school: Ofsted has announced that inspectors will join representatives of the Care Quality Commission (CQC) to carry out a number of "thematic visits" to meet parents of children with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) who are not in school to assess what support they are receiving. Read more...
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Internet Safety Tips for Children in Schools: The internet is a powerful tool, but ensuring children’s safety online is a critical responsibility for teachers. Open conversations about internet safety equip children with the knowledge to navigate risks independently. Read more…
SEND reform the 'greatest challenge' in education: An editorial in the Guardian proposes that the "urgent need for reform" of services for children with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) is "arguably the greatest challenge facing the Education Secretary, Bridget Phillipson". Read more...
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Online spotlight
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Latest news
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Mother fights for social media access: Ellen Roome is advocating for 'Jools' Law' in Parliament following the unexplained death of her 14-year-old son, Jools Sweeney, in April 2022. Despite no signs of depression, a coroner concluded he took his own life, possibly linked to an online challenge. Read more...
Belfast school introduces magnetic pouches for phones: Karen Quinn, the principal of Victoria College in Belfast, has written to parents to announce that the school will be requiring pupils to secure their mobile phones in lockable magnetic pouches during the school day, as part of efforts to help pupils be "good communicators".Read more...
Adults could be blocked from adding children as friends online: Adults could be blocked from adding children as friends online under potential changes to the Online Safety Act. Peter Kyle, the science secretary, said he was open to campaigners’ demands to tighten the law so that strangers cannot contact children or send them friend requests. Read more...
Midland firefighter jailed for exploiting children online posing as a teenager: A paedophile firefighter who paid children across the UK to send him naked pictures has been jailed for seven years. Robert Stevenson, 31, trawled through social media offering girls money for explicit images while working for Derbyshire Fire and Rescue Service. Read more...
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Sports spotlight
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Latest news
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Safeguarding Lessons: A Key Frontier in Donor and Funder Investment Strategies: As we prepare for the #Paris2024 Olympic Games, recognizing the heightened importance of #safeguarding is vital, not just in sports but across all organizations. Drawing on lessons from two landmark UK sports safeguarding reviews, we see a clear trend: ignoring safeguarding exposes sports communities and organizations generally to significant risks that threaten their very existence. Read more…
Away day trips and fixtures – safeguarding considerations: Travelling to away fixtures can be a regular activity for many clubs and teams. Trips may vary from short journeys across town to play another local team, to overnight stays, or even events overseas. This article outlines a number of safeguarding considerations when travelling with children and young people on day trips and events. Read more…
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Local martial arts club leads the way with new Safeguarding Code: Proaction Martial Arts, a prominent martial arts club operating across Northants, Beds, Bucks, and Oxon, is leading the charge in sports safeguarding, having successfully attained the Safeguarding Code in Martial Arts "mark."Read more...
Expansion of water-based sports activities at Cotswold lakes: Cotswold Lakes Trust is set to expand access to water-based sports activities at Cleveland Lakes in the Cotswold Water Park, to meet an increase in demand from members of the public. Read more...
UK Sport and Sport England move to strengthen safeguarding and welfare across sport: UK Sport and Sport England have today committed to action across five areas which are designed to support improved safeguarding and wellbeing for everyone involved in sport. Read more...
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CPD, training and events
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Working with Affluent Families: when neglect becomes a concern Thursday 30 January, 10:00 - 12:00
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The power relations between safeguarding practitioners and parents can provide an additional layer of complexity where there is resistance to intervention and support, and the signs of neglect can often be emotional/mental rather than physical. This interactive seminar that also involves delegates in group work and reflective practice draws on messages from research and practical application to explore affluent neglect and working with affluent parents.
Book now
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Sexual Harassment and Sexual Violence Monday 3 February, 14:30 - 16:30
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This half day interactive online seminar is led by sexual violence expert Maria Pulz. The seminar will introduce the scope and prevalence of sexual violence and misconduct among children, and go into depth on recommended best practice in prevention and response. The seminar will involve delegate discussion and interaction using case study examples.
Book now
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Harmful behaviour risk assessments Monday 10 Febraury, 10:30 - 15:30
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This seminar will look at taking a risk assessed approach to all forms of harmful behaviour in young people. It will look at this both from an individual and a whole-setting perspective. We will examine the range of harmful behaviours present in settings today and look at how to identify and respond to them. We will do this with reference to the latest version of Keeping Children Safe in Education and Ofsted’s review of sexual abuse in schools.
Book now
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SACPA Members Safeguarding Practice Forum Tuesday 11 February, 09:15 - 10:15
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Sacpa member safeguarding practice forums are free networking events for SACPA members and part of the SACPA mission to bring safeguarding leaders and practitioners together for mutual support and learning.
This forum is open to SACPA member colleagues who have pre-booked and confirmed their place via the booking page function.
Book now
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Compliance in Safer Working Practice Tuesday 11 February, 10:30 - 11:30
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This webinar is essential for all involved with compliance oversight of safer working practice. We look at the foundations of safer working practice and explore contexts through case study examples and evaluate our implementation of policy.
Book now
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Harmful Behaviour Risk Assessments Wednesday 20 November, 10:30 - 15:30
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This seminar will look at taking a risk assessed approach to all forms of harmful behaviour in young people. It will look at this both from an individual and a whole-setting perspective. We will examine the range of harmful behaviours present in settings today and look at how to identify and respond to them. We will do this with reference to the latest version of Keeping Children Safe in Education and Ofsted’s review of sexual abuse in schools.
Book now
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Digital Safeguarding Conference Wednesday 12 February, 09:30 - 16:30
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This year’s Sacpa digital safeguarding conference promises to bring you the latest developments in policy, research and practice from subject matter specialists in the field. This year there is a particular focus on AI and deep fakes, working with parents, the mobile phone debate and evidence-based recovery programmes for children affected by technology assisted child sexual abuse.
Book now
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Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL) Level 3 Certificate for Educational Guardians (1 Day) Thursday 13 February, 09:30 - 16:30
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This one-day DSL training has been prepared specifically for educational guardians in their role of DSL but is also suitable for other individuals responsible for safeguarding in their business. The programme aims to develop the knowledge, skills and understanding required to fulfil their roles and responsibilities with integrity and to a high standard.
Book now
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An Introduction to Safeguarding Level 2 Certificate Thursday 20 February, 13:30 - 15:30
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This training is a vital safeguarding refresher for those working with children but who are not themselves the Designated Safeguarding Lead. This course has been updated to include amendments to new statutory guidance, standards and lessons learned from recent reviews.
Book now
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Safeguarding Children with additional needs: the legalities of reasonable adjustment Tuesday 25 February, 14:00 - 15:00
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The emphasis on the need for awareness of special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) in safeguarding guidance continues to grow. It is critical to avoid unlawful discrimination and to discharge the duty to make reasonable adjustments under the Equality Act 2010 as well as understand evolving Government guidance on best practice in supporting children with SEND.
Book now
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Managing Allegations and Low-level Concerns Friday 28 February, 09:30 - 10:30
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This webinar is suitable for Trustees, Governors and Leaders responsible for oversight and maintenance of safer organisations, designated and deputy designated safeguarding leads, values guardians and nominated persons responsible for co-ordinating response to low-level-concerns, colleagues responsible for safer recruitment and HR processes from all sectors.
Book now
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Safeguarding supervision
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Supervision aims to provide a safe, reflective and scheduled setting which provides a confidential and supportive opportunity to consider working practice and responses to scenarios and experiences.
Sacpa supervision is delivered through regular, recorded one-to-one meetings conducted virtually. Sacpa delivers tailored supervision packages through the consultancy service including one-to-one and group supervision sessions on a monthly, bi-monthly or quarterly basis depending on the needs of the supervisee(s).
Prices are available on application – for more information on safeguarding supervision, including costs, please contact Claire Dan, Head of Safeguarding, Sacpa and BSA Group, via claire.dan@bsagroup.org.uk.
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SACPA Certified Supplier Scheme
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SACPA Certified Suppliers have demonstrated commitment to providing the highest levels of service and support to the safeguarding sector.
All SACPA Certified Suppliers have the ability to use the Certified Supplier Logo on their branding and communications. The Certified Supplier Scheme aims to connect members and organisations.
Please note: The suppliers listed are not endorsed by SACPA, nor does the association accept any liability for the quality of the goods/services listed on this page. All suppliers below have entered into a commercial arrangement with Sacpa to promote their goods/services.
SACPA Certified Suppliers
If you are interested in joining the Sacpa Certified Supplier Scheme, please get in touch.
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