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Language Matters

Children who have disabilities

NSPCC Learning has published a Why language matters blog on using child-first language when talking about children who have disabilities.
18 November 2024
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Gender based violence

16 Days of Activism Against Gender Based Violence 25 November - 10 December 2024

Cumberland and Westmorland and Furness Community Safety Partnerships have developed a series of learning events during the 16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence. This is an annual international campaign that kicks off on 25 November, the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women, and runs until 10 December, Human Rights Day. All sessions are delivered via Teams. There is no need to book, simply log in at the required time.
13 November 2024
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Department for Education

Kinship Care

The Department for Education (DfE) has published statutory guidance on kinship care, setting out how local authorities in England should support children who are cared for by extended family or friends.
25 October 2024
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Young boy looking sad

Physical Punishment

The NSPCC has published a news story about ending the use of physical punishment against children.
17 September 2024
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PANTS children activity pack

Early Years PANTS resources

NSPCC Learning, with the PSHE Association, has updated its Talk PANTS resources for nurseries and primary schools to help keep children safe from sexual abuse.
17 September 2024
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Department for Education

Keeping Children Safe in Education

The Department for Education (DfE) has updated Keeping Children Safe in Education statutory guidance for schools and colleges 2024, published 2 September 2024.
2 September 2024
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Be smart on the internet

Online safety - training video

As part of Safer Internet Day in Cumbria, the CSCP delivered a virtual briefing session on Multi-agency online safety, advice for teachers/parents on monitoring, online crimes and prevention
5 June 2024