Useful Links/Publications
This part of the website is designed to provides professionals and parents/carers with useful websites and publications.
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Local Links and Publications
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Coventry Working Together Against Domestic Violence and Abuse (Safetotalk.org.uk)
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www.combattrafficking.eu
COMBAT Trafficking Project (Excel document)
The COMBAT Trafficking project is an EU Daphne funded Project which aims to raise awareness around the trafficking of children and young women across Coventry, Warwickshire and Solihull. The project works alongside partners in Brussels, Bulgaria and Lithuania to prevent trafficking and those vulnerable to trafficking and to try to improve the prosecution rates of perpetrators. -
Coventry Learning Gateway: Safeguarding Childrens in Education
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18th Birthday Parties - Click here for guidance notes giving a brief outline of recommendations if you plan to have 18th Birthday Parties on your premises.
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Are You Worried About a Child? - The Coventry SCB think it is very important that we all take responsibility to ensure children and young people are safe in our society that means everybody has a role to play. Attached is a poster giving information about who you can contact if you are concerned.
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Child Safety- Parent Guide (Leaflet)- This is a useful leaflet giving information to parents about how to reduce the risk of accidents to young children.
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Licensing Policy - Click here for guidance to Licensees about the Coventry Safeguarding Children Board under the Licensing Act 2003 as a Responsible Authority.
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The Coventry Parenting Handbook- This handbook is produced by the Children and Young People's Strategic Partnership (CYPSP). The handbook offers handy hints and practical tips for all parents.
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Thresholds and Practice Standards - This document provides guidance about how thresholds/ levels of need affect the type of referrals accepted by the local authority Children’s Social Care, where children and young people require specialist / targeted interventions to keep them safe and promote their welfare.
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Are You Worried About a Child? - The Coventry SCB think it is very important that we all take responsibility to ensure children and young people are safe in our society that means everybody has a role to play. Attached is a poster giving information about who you can contact if you are concerned.
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Child Safety- Parent Guide (Leaflet)- This is a useful leaflet giving information to parents about how to reduce the risk of accidents to young children.
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The Coventry Parenting Handbook- This handbook is produced by the Children and Young People's Strategic Partnership (CYPSP). The handbook offers handy hints and practical tips for all parents.
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Thresholds and Practice Standards - This document provides guidance about how thresholds/ levels of need affect the type of referrals accepted by the local authority Children’s Social Care, where children and young people require specialist / targeted interventions to keep them safe and promote their welfare.
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National Links and Publications
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Advisory Centre for Education (ACE)- A national charity that has been advising parents and carers of children aged 5-16.
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Childline- This website has information and support on a whole range of issues.
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Family Lives- Family Lives is a national charity providing help and support in all aspects of family life.
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Provision of Therapy for Child Witnesses Prior to a Criminal Trial Practice Guidance
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Safe Network - Safe Network, a project of the NSPCC and Children England was set up to help keep children safe when taking part in activities outside the home.
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SuportLine - SupportLine provides a confidential telephone helpline offering emotional support to any individual on any issue.
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The Hideout Women's Aid have created this space to help children and young people to understand domestic abuse, and how to take positive action.
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teacher.tv - Provides professionals with practical support, advice and guidance.
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Trauma and Abuse Support Centre - help for adults sexually abused in childhood
Information and Guidance on E-safety
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Chatdanger - a site all about the potential dangers on interactive services online like chat, IM, online games, email and on mobiles.
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Child Exploitation and Online Protection Centre - Child Exploitation and Online Protection (CEOP) Centre delivers a multi-agency service dedicated to tackling the exploitation of children
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Childnet - Childnet International’s mission is to work in partnership with others around the world to help make the Internet a great and safe place for children.
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Click Clever, Click Safe gives you a guide to help you enjoy the internet safely.
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CyberMentors is all about young people helping and supporting each other online.
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Digizen.org -'The Digizen website provides information for educators, parents, carers, and young people. It is used to strengthen their awareness and understanding of what digital citizenship is.'
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Kidsmart - A great resource provides information on a variety of online resources to help keep you safe
Information and Guidance on Bullying
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Anti-Bullying alliance - The Anti-Bullying alliance works to stop bullying. The ABA website provides teachers and other practitioners working with children and young people with a bank of resources for addressing bullying behaviour and discussing bullying and related issues.
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Beatbullying works with children and young people across the UK to provide them with all important opportunities to make positive and lasting changes to their lives and outlook
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Bully Free Zone - Is one of the leading peer support projects in Britain. The project aims to raise awareness of alternative ways of resolving conflicts and reducing bullying
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Bullying UK - provides help and reliable information on a variety of bullying issues.
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Kidscape - provides useful information to help you combat bullying and keep your children safe.
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Parentline Plus website is for parents who are concerned about bullying in their child's life, both outside and within school.
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Red Ballon - For children who have been bullied, this centre will provide education and support
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Safe Network - Safe Network, a project of the NSPCC and Children England was set up to help keep children safe when taking part in activities outside the home.
Policy Briefings & Practice Guides
Tri.x publishes detailed Policy Briefings about the latest changes to legislations / guidance. We are also serious about improving outcomes for children and vulnerable adults – and sharing good practice.
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