News and events
Here you can keep up to date with news and events from the Herefordshire Safeguarding Children Board and the Herefordshire Safeguarding Adults Board, as well as from local and national partner agencies.
Click on recently published news items below, or browse older news items by month on the right hand side of the page.
News in March 2017
NOW LIVE! - NEW HSCB multi-agency policies and procedures manual
Friday 31 March 2017 2.50pm
The new Herefordshire Safeguarding Children Board multi-agency policies and procedures manual is now available on the new West Midlands Safeguarding Children Procedures website. Please click the link http://westmidlands.procedures.org.uk/ to access t… read more on article: "NOW LIVE! - NEW HSCB multi-agency policies and procedures manual "
Modern Slavery - Free Online Training
Thursday 30 March 2017 12.08pm
Modern slavery is a global problem that affects more than 35 million people worldwide. It could be happening right under your nose, but without knowing the red flags, victims may be passing by, unnoticed. You can make a difference. The Learning Poo… read more on article: "Modern Slavery - Free Online Training"
Initial and Core Assessments replaced by Single Social Work Assessment
Wednesday 29 March 2017 11.49am
In September 2016 Herefordshire Council introduced the Single Social Work Assessment as a replacement for the Initial and Core Assessments that have been in place for many years. Colleagues will be aware that the single assessment was introduced to … read more on article: "Initial and Core Assessments replaced by Single Social Work Assessment "
Summary of police guidance on sexting
Friday 10 March 2017 11.16am
Summary of police guidance on sexting The NSPCC has published a summary of the College of Policing’s guidance for police in England and Wales responding to cases involving young people who are sexting. Key issues include: the Outcome 21 reporting co… read more on article: "Summary of police guidance on sexting"
Violence against women and girls
Friday 10 March 2017 11.04am
Violence against women and girls insight pack The Home Office has updated its Violence against women and girls (VAWG) communications insight pack, which gives information about issues related to VAWG. Topics covered include: domestic violence and se… read more on article: "Violence against women and girls "