Swindon LSCB - News Archive
Swindon News Archive
On this page we have gathered together older news articles that have appeared on the Swindon LSCB website.
May 2007
New Service for Children & Young People Who Exhibit Sexually Harmful Behaviour
The pilot of a new service for children and young people who exhibit sexually harmful behaviour will be launched in Swindon on 1st June 2007.
National LSCB Event
The first-ever national LSCB event was held at the National Motorcycle Museum in Solihull on 13 March.
U-Turn
The Young People’s Substance Misuse Service is re-branding itself as 'U-Turn'.
STOP PRESS: The U-Turn Launch is on Wednesday 20 June at 3pm!
February 2007
Hidden Harm – Three Years On
On 9 February The Advisory Council on the Misuse of Drugs (ACMD) published Hidden Harm - Three Years On, Realities, Challenges and Opportunities.
Swindon LSCB Road Shows to Launch New Procedures
More than 370 local professionals joined us on our road show bus to find out more about the new South West Child Protection Procedures!
November 2006
"Someone to turn to" - Safeguarding Distance Learning
The NSPCC has recently launched a new EduCare distance learning programme ‘Someone to turn to’ that underpins the knowledge required for the new Vocationally Related Qualification (VRQ) Level 3 in Safeguarding Children and Young People. Full article.
October 2006
'Safeguarding Swindon's Children - Together We Can Do It!'
Attracting nearly 200 participants from a wide range of organisations, the Launch Conference of Swindon’s Local Safeguarding Children Board gave many positive messages about the commitment of local professionals to keeping Swindon’s children safe.. Full Conference Report
New Vetting & Barring Scheme
In response to recommendation 19 of the Bichard Inquiry Report, the government is planning to introduce a new vetting and barring scheme for people whose jobs bring them into contact with children and vulnerable adults. Full article.
The Impact of Parental Mental Health
The Social Care Institute for Excellence (SCIE) has recently published a report on how parental mental health problems affect families. Full article.
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