In advance of forthcoming Regional Guidance on 'Children who go Missing' our local Partnership guidance on 'Children who go Missing' in Wolverhampton is given below. This should be read in conjunction with your own agency's pathways.

‘Children running away and going missing from home, care or view' is a safeguarding issue. The DfE published statutory guidance in January 2014 which primarily addressed the responsibilities on Local Authorities to children who run away or go missing from home care.

DEFINITION

The Association of Chief Police Officers (ACPO) recently reviewed the definition of Missing Children as follows:

‘Anyone whose whereabouts cannot be established will be considered as missing until located, and their well-being (or otherwise) confirmed.’

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Children and young people who are exposed to gangs, gang-related activity and youth violence - whether through their family, their peers, the area they live in, or the internet and social media - are potentially at risk of significant harm. Any staff member who is aware of that a child / young person is exposed to such risks should initiate a suitable multi-agency response that maximises opportunities for engagement with support services and reduces the likelihood of harm.

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Information for parents - Advice for Parents and Carers on Gangs

NSPCC / Childline - information, advice and help around gangs and young people

Wolverhampton GPs are making more safeguarding children referrals. It may sound strange, but this is good news.

Raise awareness of FGM for the International Day of Zero Tolerance. Read More ...

Young people are being encouraged to make themselves aware of how to stay safe online and avoid risky or dangerous situations. Read More...

The aim of the Disrespect NoBody campaign is to prevent young people, both boys and girls aged 12 to 18 years old from becoming perpetrators and victims of abusive relationships. Read More ....

New Safeguarding Training Pathway for School staff and Governors Read More ....

Only one week to go to Orange Day (25th Nov) and you can now access two free e-learning courses: one on Female Genital Mutilation and a second on Forced Marriage. Read More....

Held on 24th November, this event was extremely well received by staff from primary, secondary and special schools, and PRUs in the city.  Read More ...

Feedback on a recent event for schools and a forum for listening to the views and experiences of front-line staff from WSCB's partner agencies. Read more ....

WSCB outlines its role to learn lessons from the recent tragic death of a 2 year old from Wednesfield.

Recent media coverage has highlighted abuse that has taken place, and that is alleged to have taken place, in football clubs across the country.

The board and its partners are fully aware of allegations of historical sexual abuse being made within the world of football. Read More....

The National Working Group on Child Abuse Linked to Faith or Belief Read More ...

West Midlands Police is running its ‘Control isn’t love’ campaign throughout December and into the New Year Read More...

Seen and Heard e-learning resource Read More..

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Understanding Hoarding

Hoarding is the persistent difficulty in discarding or parting with possessions, regardless of their actual value.

Commonly hoarded items can include newspapers, magazines, paper and plastic bags, photographs, household supplies, food and clothing.

Such behaviour can often have harmful effects – emotional, physical, social, financial and even legal – for a hoarder, their family, friends and those who may care for them in a professional capacity.

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Understanding Hoarding

Hoarding can seriously affect a person's wellbeing and safety. Hoarding can lead to a fire starting which could put lives at risk.

Commonly hoarded items can include newspapers, magazines, paper and plastic bags, photographs, household supplies, food and clothing.

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The latest WSCB annual report has now been published. Read More...

Birmingham Safeguarding Adults Board has produced a film about hoarding – Keith’s story Read More..