The DfE has today (8th July) published Keeping children safe in education (KCSiE) 2026 which will come into force from 1st September 2026.
You can access the guidance here
The DfE has published new statutory guidance for schools and colleges
The DfE launched a consultation on 22nd June to gather views on proposed changes to...
There are still spaces left on the TOFP (Time out for Parents) – programmes for July – September 2026. Virtual sessions are delivered by using MS Teams. (Families will be offered support to join if needed). These are relaxed and non-judgmental workshops where tools and strategies for family life are shared, and where parents and carers are...
This week marks Learning Disability Week 15-21st June, a national awareness campaign dedicated to ensuring that people with learning disabilities are seen, heard and valued. The NSPCC is using the opportunity to highlight important safeguarding resources for professionals working with children and young people who have additional needs.
Professionals: Join Connect for a series of bite-sized training sessions during Alcohol Awareness Week. Designed to be short, focused, and easy to fit around your schedule...
Hosted by Marmalade Trust, Loneliness Awareness Week is the world's largest campaign to inspire conversations about loneliness and promote connection activities happening across the world...
"BETTER UNDERSTOOD. STILL OVERLOOKED."
World Elder Abuse Awareness Day 2026 Campaign Launch...
Wiltshire Safeguarding Vulnerable People Partnership (SVPP) is recruiting an Independent Scrutineer, initially for 12 months with the opportunity to extend...
DBS has launched a podcast for employers and safeguarding professionals covering topics such as...
HMPPS are running a programme of free virtual events in June/ July focusing on how children’s needs can be better recognised, understood and responded to through that lens.
Welcome to the Wiltshire SVPP’s e-newsletter bringing you the latest news and updates from the SVPP, including the Wiltshire Community Safety Partnership (CSP).
Economic abuse is often missed when we talk about domestic abuse, but it’s an issue that affects many.
‘Finance Fortnight’ is a two-week social media campaign led by FearFree, SWA...
11-17 May 2026 is Mental Health Awareness Week.
Find out more about how you can get involved by visiting the Mental Health Foundation website here.
For local support, please visit the Wiltshire Council website here.
The Child Safeguarding Practice Review Panel published in February a new report Protecting all vulnerable babies better – a national review into the broader safeguarding issues raised by the death of baby Victoria Martin...
On 18th March 2026, the Department for Education published an update to Working Together to Safeguard Children along with the Children’s social care national framework. You can find the updated guidance...
Do you work with adults aged 60+ in Wiltshire?
Are you interested in learning more about domestic abuse and how to support those affected?
SVPP Newsletter Issue 26
As part of Child Exploitation Awareness Week, we would like to invite you to a learning event hosted by the Community Safety Partnership Children & Young People’s Exploitation Working Group.
Connect (Wiltshire’s Drug and Alcohol Service) are running drug and alcohol training with course dates throughout 2026. This training has been designed to strengthen your confidence, knowledge, and practical skills when supporting young people affected by substance use...
We are re-launching our Children's Practitioner Forum with the first meeting to be held on 10th March 2026
We are pleased to confirm the upcoming dates for our ‘Reducing Parental Conflict: One Plus One Digital Resources’ professional practitioner training for 2026/27. These sessions will be delivered virtually via Microsoft Teams and face to face across the County...
Christmas can be a joyful time - but it can also feel long and exhausting, especially with a young baby. Before you pick them up, pause and check the 3 Cs:
* Calm – are you calm?
* Careful – can you be careful?
* Caring – will you be caring?
SVPP Safeguarding Week took place during the week 17th - 21st November 2025. This was a week of free webinars to raise awareness of safeguarding and partnership working...
From 25th November to 10th December, the annual 16 Days of Action campaign will be running across Wiltshire & Swindon. This year, the focus is on Children and Young People’s Healthy Relationships...
Wiltshire Council are running free Smokefree Champions Training which is available to anyone working with Wiltshire residents in the community...
A short film has been created through a collaboration of over 90 local authority fostering services, including Wiltshire Council. It tells the story of Tom, an 11-year-old boy...
Dorset & Wiltshire Fire and Rescue have issued safety advice for the use of emollient creams.
Please see further details and information video here...
The partnership annual report for 2024/ 2025 has been published.
Wiltshire Council Public Health are collaborating with 4Mental Health to deliver free training dates on self-harm awareness. The training provides practical tools to support people affected by self-harm...
Recovery month aims to increase awareness, challenge stigma, and celebrate the success of those in recovery from all addictive behaviours, including drug and alcohol use and gambling...
Prevent Week of Action free online sessions available to professionals at Wiltshire Council and Governors and parents...
YGAM are providing free, online gaming and gambling harm prevention workshops for youth facing professionals in Wiltshire during September 2025...
Each year, 10th September marks World Suicide Prevention Day and this year the theme is all about 'Changing the Narrative on Suicide'...
Wiltshire Family Hub, in partnership with Medley, have launched The Baby Wardrobe project to provide preloved and new parcels of clothing for children aged 0-12 months...
SVPP are hosting a series of training sessions outlining the functions of LADO.
Available dates are...
Ketamine use is on the rise among young people and adults so Connect are providing a free 30 minute online training course on all things ketamine...
Fearless is the dedicated youth service from independent charity Crimestoppers.
Welcome to the Summer edition of Wiltshire SVPP’s e-newsletter bringing you the latest news and updates from the SVPP, including the Wiltshire Community Safety Partnership (CSP).
There is a free craft event for bereaved children aged 5-12 on Wednesday 16th July 3.30-5pm.
Information on lithium batteries and safety advice on e bikes and mobility scooters. Please see below YouTube clip and share with relevant colleagues: Electric Bike and Mobility Scooter Safety Advice
Dorset & Wiltshire Fire and Rescue are hosting a free Hoarding Workshop on 23rd September 2025...
Change the Script - campaign toolkit available here on transforming the perceptions and views on social work. Watch the new Change the Script film to hear the real stories of social work: https://youtu.be/GYvmqU9_7mA?feature=shared
On 18th March 2025, a webinar was hosted by the Wiltshire Council Emerald Child Exploitation team, as part of Child Exploitation Awareness Week. You can access recordings from the webinar...
Welcome to the Spring edition of Wiltshire SVPP’s e-newsletter bringing you the latest news and updates from the SVPP, including the Wiltshire Community Safety Partnership (CSP).
A new illustrated child friendly version of Working Together to safeguard children is available for download: Statutory Guidance - Working Together Guidance
Local and National Events
National Hoarding Awareness Week is an opportunity to create a greater awareness of the issues faced for those who may hoard belongings at high levels, and for those who work alongside them...
Collaborate Digital has been commissioned by Wiltshire Council Public Health to provide creative healthy relationships education at schools and colleges across Wiltshire...
Wiltshire Police recently changed the system used by officers to record Public Protection Notices to PRONTO. PRONTO has allowed for PPNs to...
Swindon Safeguarding Partnership have developed a learning session following the completion of SAR Robert.
This year, the campaign is dedicated to improving the recognition of and response to stalking victims across the healthcare sector...
A new helpline has been launched for Royal Navy, British Army and Royal Air Force personnel and their families who are victims/survivors of Domestic Abuse, Sexual Violence or Stalking...
Wiltshire Police have recorded a short podcast on the subject of Clare's Law, also known as the Domestic Violence Disclosure Scheme (DVDS), which allows individuals to ask the police if their partner has a history of abuse...
Julian House are currently rolling out free Gypsy, Roma and Traveller Domestic Abuse Training for Wiltshire professionals. This is a 1.5 hour training session to raise awareness and understanding of domestic abuse in GRT communities and the additional barriers to support that GRT survivors face...
The Nelson Trust offer support groups for women who are affected by at least two of the three areas of the Trilogy of Risk:
Domestic Abuse - Substance Use - Poor Mental Health
Connecting You is a new online forum where people who have experienced abuse can meet anonymously to share...
Safer Sleep Week 2025 runs from 10 – 16 March and will focus on...
Spurgeons/Wiltshire Family Hubs have made a collaboration with St Johns Ambulance and Wiltshire Libraries. There will be First Aid Awareness sessions taking place in...
SVPP have published new multi-agency guidance for professionals, exploring cannabis use and its impact on parenting capacity. The guidance can be found on our Resource Hub...
Welcome to Issue 18 of Wiltshire SVPP’s e-newsletter bringing you the latest news and updates from the SVPP, including the Wiltshire Community Safety Partnership (CSP).
We are excited to share that new dates and locations are available for the 12-week Wellbeing in Nature programme, specifically designed for men...
Avon and Wiltshire Mental Health Partnership (AWP) have recorded a webinar to raise awareness of the relationship between Domestic Abuse and Suicide...
Spotlight themes and key findings in the review can be downloaded here.
FearFree (Specialist Domestic Abuse Support Service in Wiltshire) have recently hosted two webinars to inform practitioners about the support they are able to provide. These webinars were recorded and are available for viewing...
Babies cry, even at Christmas, but you can cope.If you need help, then ask. You never know who may have that piece of helpful advice or some spare time to give you a break.Remember the three C’s:...
ICON Week newsletter including highlights and information. Please download your copy here.
Wiltshire and Swindon public health teams have updated their Local Drug Information System (LDIS) in line with Public Health England guidance.
SVPP Safeguarding Week took place in November 2024.
20 webinars were successfully delivered during the week, with over 500 attendees across all sessions, from a wide variety of agencies. To find out how you can access recordings...
There is now a new form to complete when you make a MARAC referral.
The 'Trilogy of Risk' is the term used to describe circumstances in which a person is impacted by domestic abuse, substance use and poor mental health in combination...
Welcome to Issue 16 of Wiltshire SVPP’s e-newsletter (summer edition), bringing you the latest news and updates from the SVPP, including the Wiltshire Community Safety Partnership (CSP).
We have made a poster all about who we are, what we do and how you can connect with us. Please click below to download the poster and display in your staff spaces.
The Wiltshire Threshold for Access to Safeguarding Services Matrix was developed by...
Updated Early Support Assessment paperwork is now available
Dorset & Wiltshire Fire and Rescue Service have created a Safe and Well Visits information clip for partner agencies.
A Safe & Well visit is a free service. During a visit, we discuss fire risks that can occur in the home and offer advice on how to stay safer from fire within the home. With the consent...
Wiltshire Police are seeking the support of partners in sharing information relating to crimes, through a partnership intelligence sharing tool on their website. You can find the Community Partners Information Sharing Form here...
The Lullaby Trust publishes guidance and resources on safe sleeping and the prevention of sudden unexpected death in infancy.
The sudden and unexpected death of a baby is usually referred to by...
Welcome to Issue 8 (summer edition) of Wiltshire SVPP’s e-newsletter, bringing you the latest news and updates from the SVPP, including the Wiltshire Community Safety Partnership (CSP).
The Child Safeguarding Practice Review Panel have published their latest newsletter. Please click on the following link to see the newsletter...
Policing is in the spotlight more than ever due to the horrific examples of sexual violence, domestic abuse, violent crime and sexual misconduct...
A new Wiltshire Neglect Framework has recently been developed and is designed to...
Information and intelligence from our communities is key and, if you report your concerns, action will be taken. Help us keep the South West clear of drugs by spotting the signs of this activity and reporting it to our charity. Criminals recruit children and vulnerable adults through promises of friendship, money, drugs, clothes...
Connect Wiltshire is a free drug and...
SWIFT is a consent-based programme run within Wiltshire Police...
The SVPP have published their Strategic Plan for 2023-2026. This sets out our priorities for the next few years and the work we will do to address them.
Rise:61 was founded by local residents in 2014 after living and doing detached youth work on the estate of Bemerton Heath, Salisbury since 2009. We work with over 100 young people a year. Services offered include Bike Hub, Creative Hub, Active Hub...
Are you an organisation that operates in the night-time economy in Swindon or Wiltshire? You can join others by helping to create Safer Nights...
Wiltshire Council has created an online interactive community directory to help people find out what warm spaces and community...
Welcome to Issue 14 of Wiltshire SVPP’s e-newsletter (summer edition)...
The SVPP Annual Report for 2021-2022 can be downloaded here. The report sets out key activity during this period and its impact, including case reviews. Please disseminate within your organisation.
Welcome to Issue 9 of Wiltshire SVPP’s e-newsletter, bringing you the latest news and updates from the SVPP, including the Wiltshire Community Safety Partnership (CSP).
The guidance provides a framework for the management of very complex...
Community Care Inform have produced some bite-sized guidance on domestic abuse and older couples...
Private Fostering Awareness Information...
Welcome to Issue 10 of Wiltshire SVPP’s e-newsletter, bringing you the latest news and updates from the SVPP, including the Wiltshire Community Safety Partnership (CSP).
Welcome to Issue 11 of Wiltshire SVPP’s e-newsletter, bringing you the latest news and updates from the SVPP, including the Wiltshire Community Safety Partnership (CSP)...
SVPP hosted a Virtual Briefing to update you on the key changes set out in Working Together 2023 which was published in December 2023. It also summarised how this guidance relates to the Social Care...
Please see linked the March 2024 edition of the CDOP Newsletter...
The recording of the Family Hub - What You Need to Know webinar is now available
Welcome to Issue 12 of Wiltshire SVPP’s e-newsletter, bringing you the latest news and updates from the SVPP, including the Wiltshire...
The next self- neglect and hoarding forum is taking place on 5th December 2024...
Presentations from our March 2024 BSW Virtual Summit on Safeguarding Unborn Babies and Under 1s are now available...
The Integrated Front Door team (formally Children's Multi Agency Safeguarding Hub, or MASH) have a new email address...
Julian House in partnership with Wiltshire Council are providing a new safe accommodation service that will provide...
The revised Multi-agency thresholds for safeguarding children document has been published