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The P PodEmpowering Schools with NSPCC ProgrammesGet in touch with us at The P PodIn this episode of the P-Pod, Steve Macabee speaks with Tamsin Sheldrake from the NSPCC about the organization's vital role in safeguarding children. Tamsin discusses her work within the Schools Service Team, focusing on various programs designed to educate children and support schools in addressing safeguarding issues. The conversation covers the NSPCC's 10-year strategy, the importance of a whole school approach, and the various resources available for teachers and parents. Tamsin also highlights the significance of Childline and the adult helpline, emphasising the...
2025-11-1744 minThe P PodSafeguarding Victims and Vulnerable people with the Lighthouse Safeguarding UnitGet in touch with us at The P Pod In todays episode of the P-Pod, Steve Macabee speaks with Alison Jenkinson and Tim McDonald from Avon and Somerset Police’s Lighthouse Safeguarding Unit.They unpack the unit’s vital role in protecting children and vulnerable individuals, handling over 100,000 tasks annually and work to liaise across multiagency partners and respond to the complex needs of families.Topics include domestic abuse, mental health, child exploitation, trauma-informed practice, and multi-agency collaboration and explores the challenges of information sharing, the importance of trauma-informed practice, and the evolving lands...
2025-11-0345 minThe P PodTackling Exploitation Together with the NWG (National Working Group)Get in touch with us at The P PodIn this episode of the P-Pod, Steve Macabee speaks with Lin Sands from the National Working Group (NWG) about the organisation's mission to combat child exploitation and modern slavery. They discuss the importance of collaboration with various partner organisations, the role of local networks in safeguarding, and the challenges faced by professionals in the field. Lin emphasizes the significance of language in safeguarding discussions, the impact of technology on exploitation, and the need for continuous training for practitioners. The conversation also highlights the new di...
2025-07-0756 minThe P PodWhat is the SSCP?Get in touch with us at The P PodIn this, our first episode, Training Manager Steve Macabee is joined in the studio by his colleagues from the SSCP Business Unit, Jasmine Wark - Business Manager and Rebecca Leggett - Policy & Projects Manager to answer the question, "So what exactly is a Partnership and what does it do?"Further details of topics discussed can be found on the SSCP Website: somersetsafeguardingchildren.org.ukIf you have any comments or questions from this podcast, or would like to be involved in a...
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