Our policies and procedures
Whether you are an experienced practitioner or not, you don't need to work out how to keep children safe alone. There are policies and procedures to help you know what to do.
Training, reviews and resources
Training and workforce development is essential to help protect children and young people in Devon. We provide a range of information and resources for professionals and volunteers.
Reporting a safeguarding concern
If you need to report a safeguarding concern for a child and think that they may require Children’s Social Care involvement, please complete a request for support form.
Whether you are an experienced practitioner or not, you don't need to work out how to keep children safe alone. There are policies and procedures to help you know what to do.
Training and workforce development is essential to help protect children and young people in Devon. We provide a range of information and resources for professionals and volunteers.
If you need to report a safeguarding concern for a child and think that they may require Children’s Social Care involvement, please complete a request for support form.
Understanding Working Together 2026 – free bitesize briefing
The session will include an overview of what’s changed in Working Together 2026 and what it means for you
Take part in the the 2026 Victims’ Survey
The Victims’ Commissioner for England and Wales has launched the 2026 Victims’ Survey and needs your help
Devon Safeguarding Digest: April 2026
The Devon Safeguarding Digest is a regular update to help you stay up to speed with safeguarding news and local policy changes.
Devon Safeguarding Digest: April 2026
The Devon Safeguarding Digest is a regular update to help you stay up to speed with safeguarding news and local policy changes.
Devon Safeguarding Digest: March 2026
The Devon Safeguarding Digest is a regular update to help you stay up to speed with safeguarding news and local policy changes.
Devon Safeguarding Digest – February 2026
The Devon Safeguarding Digest is a regular update to help you stay up to speed with safeguarding news and local policy changes.
Upcoming fully-funded neglect conference with AFTA Thought
Featuring live drama-based training from AFTA Thought to explore how we can recognise, understand and respond to child neglect
Join a restorative practice conference with Mark Finnis
Join one of these conferences to explore how we can work in a more connected, consistent and relationship-focused way.
SaFest is happening this week – and there’s still time to join!
Our annual online safeguarding festival, SaFest, is now underway – and you can still join us this us throughout the week.
Take part in the the 2026 Victims’ Survey
The Victims’ Commissioner for England and Wales has launched the 2026 Victims’ Survey and needs your help
Work for us! Business Support Data Officer
You’ll play a key role in ensuring our partnerships have the high‑quality information they need to improve outcomes for children and families.
Working Together to Safeguarding Children 2026
The Department for Education has published a refreshed version of this statutory guidance on multi-agency working.
Working Together to Safeguarding Children 2026
The Department for Education has published a refreshed version of this statutory guidance on multi-agency working.
Understanding Working Together 2026 – free bitesize briefing
The session will include an overview of what’s changed in Working Together 2026 and what it means for you
Crossing the Line – upcoming free webinar by Care Knowledge
Crossing the Line asks its audience to rethink how they see victims and perpetrators when tackling county lines and gang involvement.
Training Bulletin December 2025
Here’s a selection of the key training opportunities, courses and workshops coming up over the next few months.