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Keeping children safe in Kirklees

Kirklees Safeguarding Children Board - May 2009
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KSCB LogoInformation on this page is being transferred to a new website. For full information about the Kirklees Safeguarding Children Board, its structure, constitution, training courses, e learning, guidance for professionals, information for parents and children, please go to the new Kirklees Safeguarding Children Board website.
Procedures (external web site)
These are the procedures agencies in Kirklees work to when children are at risk of being harmed.

Child abuse

How to recognise child abuse and the steps to take if you suspect abuse.

For Children & Young People

Safety online
Keep safe online and follow the links to some smart advice. Advice for parents and children.
Babysitting advice
Advice for teenage babysitters.
   

For Families & Carers

Coping with a crying baby
This advice has been produced to help keep your baby safe.

Domestic violence
Recognising domestic violence and how to get help and support
Family rights
Organisations which provide a range of services for mothers, fathers, grandparents, step-parents, foster parents and other carers. Services include helplines, information and support

Homestart
Homestart trains volunteers to befriend parents who have at least one child under the age of 5.
Support for parents
People who can support you and lots of places you can get advice.

Post natal depression
Information on how to recognise post-natal depression and how to help.
Safe babysitting
Advice for parents and teenagers about baby sitting.

 

General

Child protection register
What the child protection register is and the meaning of registration.
Glossary of terms for safeguarding children
A guide to terminology used by agencies which safeguard and promote the welfare of children.
 
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