Cumbria Safeguarding Children Partnership

Working in partnership to keep all children and young people safe, thriving and heard within a community where safeguarding is a shared responsibility.

If you are a professional and have concern about a child, you should report it to us immediately. Report a concern about a child

Guidance and Resources

The following information, guides, and templates can be used to support professionals in their safeguarding roles.

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Reviews and Briefings

Reviews can identify what works well and what needs to change, as well as highlight good practices and lessons learned.

Learn more about reviews and briefings

Learning Zone

Our learning and development training program is available to all staff and volunteers working with children in Cumbria.

Discover training in our Learning Zone

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By signing up to receive our e-newsletter you'll stay up to date with local safeguarding - you will receive regular local and national safeguarding updates, you'll be notified of learning opportunities, training courses and events. We also share good practice stories, news about local support services and links to other helpful resources.

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Latest News

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Youth homelessness

Action for Children has published a blog post on children affected by homelessness in the UK. The blog discusses the scale of the issue and the main causes of youth homelessness including: family breakdown; leaving care; and mental health problems.
14 January 2025
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Child sexual abuse inquiry

The BBC has published a news story exploring the 20 recommendations that were set out by the Independent Inquiry into Child Sexual Abuse (IICSA) in October 2022. The Inquiry investigated abuse in churches, schools, custodial institutions and other settings. The news story looks at what progress has been made.
14 January 2025