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New animated film to help children & young people who are involved in family court proceedings

13 March 2026

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Young Adults discussing

Young Carers Action Day – 11 March 2026

11 March 2026

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Safer Sleep Week 2026

Safer Sleep Week: 9th to 15th March 2026

09 March 2026

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PFCC speaks up for greater inclusivity for women and girls at International Women's Day conference

06 March 2026

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Cartoon babies in dangerous situations

Child Accident Prevention Trust - Top safety tips for families this March

04 March 2026

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NSPCC Learning - Summary of the national review into the death of baby Victoria Marten

02 March 2026

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Witchcraft, spirit possession and ritualistic abuse (WSPRA) in serious case reviews

01 March 2026

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Safer Buses Survey

27 February 2026

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Launch of 'For Baby's Sake' in Essex

25 February 2026

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Retailers across Essex sentenced for selling vapes to children

23 February 2026

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Transitional Safeguarding Webinar

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ESCB Safeguarding Updates - August Bulletin out now

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Baby Summer Safety - Keep babies safe and comfortable in the summer

#BehindTheSmile - Domestic Abuse Awareness Campaign

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SETDAB Lecture Series – Multi-Agency Risk Assessment Conference (MARAC)

SUDI and practice tool video

Help and support to quit vaping

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Community Safety Survey by Safer Essex

Essex Local Offer Online Directory - latest additions

Help shape health services for babies, children and young people in Mid and South Essex

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Updated SET Safeguarding and Child Protection Procedures - 2025

Relationships survey for the Essex Whole Family Innovation Partnership

ECVYS celebration evening

RSHE Survey findings

SETDAB Domestic Abuse e-Learning Opportunities

ECVYS/VVU Youth Voices report has been published

Child Exploitation Awareness Week 23-27 June 2025

Using the Essex Youth Map to #ConnectBelongStaySafe

Childline support around sexuality and gender identity

ACL Zones of Regulation - free course for families to help manage children's emotions

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New Honour Based Abuse Identification Tool

The 2 Johns session

Drowning prevention week (14 to 21 June 2025)

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National audit on group-based child sexual exploitation and abuse - summary report

The OutHouse - Services for young people

NHS Essex - How to stay well during the summer months

Online Safety Act Report 2026

Knife Crime Awareness Week 18th - 24th May 2026

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Foster Care Fortnight 2026

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Child Neglect: A Thematic Analysis by the Child Safeguarding Practice Review Panel

Power of Movement – Youth Mental Health Conference

CSA Centre - free training available!

GOV.UK - Kids Online Safety

Consultation - New school food standards

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Protecting Lives, Building Hope: A Plan to Halve Knife Crime

National Stalking Awareness Week

The Lullaby Trust - new bereavement support services

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Children's Commissioner - A guide for parents and carers on managing children’s digital lives

NSPCC Learning - Key changes introduced in Working together to safeguard children 2026

NSPCC Talk PANTS videos

Carers Voices 'Time for Myself - Taking a break' survey

Easter opening hours - ECC Children & Families Hub

*New* SET Safeguarding and Child Protection Procedures 2026

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NSPCC - Child Neglect Statistics

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GOV.UK Understanding harmful sexual behaviour, violence and misogyny by children

Working Together to Safeguard Children 2026

Neurodiversity Celebration Week 2026

New animated film to help children & young people who are involved in family court proceedings

Young Carers Action Day – 11 March 2026

Safer Sleep Week: 9th to 15th March 2026

PFCC speaks up for greater inclusivity for women and girls at International Women's Day conference

Child Accident Prevention Trust - Top safety tips for families this March

NSPCC Learning - Summary of the national review into the death of baby Victoria Marten

Witchcraft, spirit possession and ritualistic abuse (WSPRA) in serious case reviews

Safer Buses Survey

Launch of 'For Baby's Sake' in Essex

Retailers across Essex sentenced for selling vapes to children

“Sorry doesn’t cut it – it's time to #Reflect on your behaviour”

Internet Matters.org - How do my screen time habits impact my child?

National Review Published - ‘Protecting all vulnerable babies better’

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Safer Internet Day - 10th February 2026

International Day of Zero Tolerance for Female Genital Mutilation

Essex Youth Service - You Said, We Did

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Internet Matters Report - Understanding girls’ & boys’ online experiences

Parent webinars – county lines and criminal exploitation

Childline campaign to help young people navigate the mental health challenges of being online

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ECC - Exciting roles announced in children’s residential homes: Apply today

VVU & PFCC - Essex community groups given a happy new year with £1m funding boost

Safety alert for baby sleep pillows

Podcast: The impact of domestic abuse on babies and infants

Free training for parents and carers from the Essex Sexual Health Service

PFCC - Commissioner sets out priorities for year ahead

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GOV.UK Open consultation - Establishing the Child Protection Authority in England

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